n.BA.XX.MUUERK.23HS (Renewable Resources and Circular Economy) 
Module: Renewable Resources and Circular Economy
This information was generated on: 16 May 2024
No.
n.BA.XX.MUUERK.23HS
Title
Renewable Resources and Circular Economy
Credits
2

Description

Version: 2.0 start 01 August 2023

 

Study Programme Biotechnology / Chemistry
Regulations Applicable RPO, 29 January 2008, School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Academic Regulations, 15 Dec. 2009, Annex for the Bachelor of Biotechnology degree programme

RPO, 29 January 2008, School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Academic Regulations, 15 Dec. 2009, Annex for the Bachelor of Chemistry degree programme
Module Type  
X Compulsory Module    Elective Module    Optional Module
Planned Semester 5th Semester
Module Coordinator Prof. Dr. Achim Ecker
Telephone / E-Mail +41 (0)58 934 55 22 / achim.ecker@zhaw.ch
Lecturer(s),
Speaker(s),
Associate(s)		 Prof. Dr. Achim Ecker, Dr. Susanne Kern, Dr. Rolf Warthmann
Entrance Requirements Fundamental Principles in Chemistry
Learning Outcomes and Competencies
  • ​Understanding the significance of various organic or inorganic raw materials used for material and/or energy purposes.
  • Describing and differentiating concepts such as circular economy and bioeconomy.
  • Estimating energy densities. 
  • Tracing the industrial use of raw materials in a historical context. 
  • Identifying environmental pollutants. 
  • Navigating environmental legislation. 
  • Describing specific environmental issues. 
  • Analysing cycles of various elements.
Module Content Raw Materials (5 x 2L) - ecke 
  • Fossil or renewable raw materials
  • Material or energetic utilisatio
  • Carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus.
  • Energy carriers/reducing agent: hydrogen
  • industrial ecology
  • Historical perspective (long chimneys, limits to growth, planetary boundaries).
  • Concepts (Integrated environmental protection, Green chemistry, Circular economy, bioeconomy). 
Environmental Pollutants (5 x 2L) - kera
  • Emissions - air, wastewater - water, solid waste - soil
  • Detection/measurement of pollutants
  • Measurement technology & limit values
  • Carrying capacities
  • Atmosphere: CO2 (Global Footprint).
  • Examples such as ammonium/nitrate in groundwater (Doubs), landfills (Kölliken, Bonfol), mercury in soils (Wallis) 
Cycles (5 x 2L) - wart
  • Carbon (renewable raw materials - CO2).
  • Nitrogen (Ammonia synthesis to Nitrate).
  • Phosphorus (Apatite to Phosphate).
Follow-up Modules Minor in Environmental Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology (Renewable Materials, Renewable Energy)
Degree Programme in CH: Ecology & Raw Materials
Methods of Instruction  Lectures, case studies, practice exercises
Digital Resources Literature on the topics covered and case studies as well as lecture materials
Lesson Structure / Workload  
 Contact Hours 30
 Guided Self-Study 30
 Independent Self-Study -
 Total Workload 60
Classroom Attendance No
Assessment Written exam at the end of the semester  100%

For small groups, a separate module examination may also be conducted orally.

If there is a low number of participants, the lecturer may change the form of a repeat examination after consultation with the head of the study programme: e.g. an oral examination can be used to replace a written one. Please report any changes to the form of examinations by e-mail to pruefungsadmin.lsfm@zhaw.ch and Cc. Head of study programme.
Language of Instruction  German
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Course: Renewable Resources and Circular Economy
No.
n.BA.XX.MUUERK.23HS.V
Title
Renewable Resources and Circular Economy

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