The general aim of the course is to communicate knowledge of how technical production systems can be analysed, evaluated and improved based on an environment and sustainability perspective.
AL1106 Environmental Technology and Sustainable Production 6.0 credits
This course will be discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2024
Decision to discontinue this course:
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Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Headings with content from the Course syllabus AL1106 (Autumn 2021–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
- Describe and use the concept sustainable development based on different models, perspectives and definitions.
- Describe and explain basic global and national environmental problems and environmental goals.
- Describe and identify safety aspects and risks for the operation of specific technical production systems
- Be familiar with laws and regulations in the environmental arena
- Be able to define and explain fundamental concepts in environmental technology from an industrial perspective in connection to water treatment, waste management and flue gas treatment
- Describe, compare and analyse technical solutions in production systems based on environmental impact and sustainability
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
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Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
Will be announced at the start of the course
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- PRO1 - Project, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- SEM1 - Seminars, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Written examination, 2.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
The course is assessed through a larger project work (report and presentation) (PRO 1), participation in seminars and study visits (SEM 1) as well as a written examination (TEN 1).
• PRO1 – Project assignment, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A-F P, F
• SEM1- Seminars, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
• TEN1- Examination, 2.0 credits in grading scale A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Not permitted
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
Technology
Education cycle
First cycle
Add-on studies
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