Module Handbook – Master of Science in International Material Flow Management [IMAT M.Sc.]
Module Handbook
Master of Science
in
International Material Flow Management
(IMAT M.Sc.)
[Version October 2020]
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Contents
Preamble ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
Study Plan IMAT M.Sc. ............................................................................................................................ 4
Description of the Modules ................................................................................................................... 6
Module 1 [M1]: Global Environmental Challenges & Green Business Opportunities ............ 6
Module 2 [M2]: MFM Project Management & Financing ............................................................. 9
Module 3 [M3]: Research Management & Applied Material Flow Management ................ 11
Module 4 [M4]: Economic Aspects of Sustainable Energy Systems ...................................... 13
Module 5 [M5]: Regional Material Flow Management (rMFM) ............................................... 16
Module 6 [M6]: Sustainability Management in Industry ............................................................ 18
Module 9 [M9]: Economic Aspects of Integrated Water Resource Management .............. 21
Module 11: Internship/Study Semester Abroad ........................................................................... 23
Blended e-learning modules .............................................................................................................. 25
Module 7 [M7]: Circular Economy & Zero Emission Systems: Financing Strategies for Resilient Societies ................................................................................................................................. 26
Module 8 [M8]: Industrial Ecology and Industry 4.0 ................................................................... 29
Elective Module ..................................................................................................................................... 31
Module 10 [M10]: Elective – Basic Aspects of Natural Sciences ............................................ 32
Module 10 [M10]: Elective (Example: Travelling University) ................................................... 37
Module 12 [M 12]: Master Thesis & Colloquium .......................................................................... 40
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Preamble ThisModuleHandbook(MH)presentsthedetailedtechnicalitiesofthestudyprogrammeMasterofScienceinInternationalMaterialFlowManagement(IMATM.Sc.)whichwasdesigned,de-velopedandlaunchedin2004bytheInstituteforAppliedMaterialFlowManagement(IfaS)oftheTrierUniversityofAppliedSciences(HT)basedonthethreekeyattributesofIMAT,vizinnova-tiveness,interdisciplinarity,andinternationality.
Thisadvancedandleading-edgepostgraduateprogrammeformaster-levelqualificationisinthedomainof‘science’andspecificallyfocusesonthedisciplineofInternationalMaterialFlowMan-agementwithemphasisonengineeringeconomics.And,itwasdesignedrecognisingthelacunainthefieldofenvironmentalandsustainabilitysciences.Inadditiontoitsmaincourseoffering—i.e.in-classlectures,IMATM.Sc.studentshavealsobeengiventheuniqueopportunitytofollowse-lectedblendede-learningcoursesofferedbytheparallelIMATengineeringprogramme(IMATM.Eng.)offeredasasetoffivedual-degreeprogrammes(asofJuly2020)bytheglobalIMATNet-workUniversity(IMAT-NU)thatincludesninepartneruniversitiesonfivecontinents1.
Uponcompletingthecourseworkinthefirsttwosemesters,thestudentsaregiventwooptions;either to spend the third semester abroad—StudySemesterAbroad—or toundertake a re-search-orientedinternshipthatleadstothemasterthesis—thatmustbedefendedinaformalcolloquium—andthesubsequentawardofthemasterqualification.
Thisaward-winningIMATM.Sc.programmehasbeenrecognisedtheworldoverasaneducationportfolio/programmewhichisattunedandbetterpositionedtocatertothegoal“EducationforSustainableDevelopment”.Stayingtruetoitsobjectives,theIMATM.Sc.producescompetentandskilledyoungprofessionals—alsoknownasMaterialFlowManagers—toundertaketheglobalchallengesofSustainableDevelopment.
ThisModuleHandbookintendstoserveasacomprehensiveguidetothecoursesofferedatIMATM.Sc.programme.Onemayobtainfurtherinsightsandthelatestinformationpertinenttothepro-grammebyvisitingtheIMATwebsite—www.imat-master.com.
1 Global IMAT-NU partners: � Environmental Campus Birkenfeld (ECB) of the Trier University of Applied Sciences, Germany � Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU), Beppu, Japan � National Taipei University of Technology (NTUT), Taipei, Taiwan � Al Akhawayn University (AUI), Ifrane, Morocco � Universidad Panamericana (UPMex), Aguascalientes, Mexico � Universidade Positivo (UPBraz), Curitiba, Brazil � Universidade Lusófona, Lisbon, Portugal � Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman � Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai, India
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Study Plan IMAT M.Sc. Visualizedinthefollowingtableisthestudyplanincludingthemodules, in-classlearninghours(SWS2),credits(accordingtotheEuropeanCreditTransferSystem–ECTS),theworkloadandtheweightofthemodules(inpercentage)thatdeterminesthefinalaveragegrade(GradePointAverage-GPA).
NOTES:M=Module;SWH=SemesterWeekHours;ECTS=EuropeanCreditTransferSystemM11*=Modulewithpass/failgradingM10**istobeselectedfromthecatalogueofelectivesforthecourseofstudyregulatedintheseregulations. Thismay includemodules forwhich attendance is compulsory in accordancewith§12(2)oftheseregulationsasaprerequisiteforachievingthelearningobjectivesandpassingtheexamination.
2 SWS is the German abbreviation for Semesterwochenstunden, corresponding to Semester Week Hours/in-class hours
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Thisprogrammehas12modules,whereofmodules1to10eachcarries6ECTSandacorrespond-ingworkloadof180hourspermodule.Module11providesthestudentswiththeopportunitytodeepenthetheoreticalknowledgebyconductinganinternshipincompanies,researchorganisa-tionsand(non)governmentalentitieswithadurationof16weeksand(minimum)20semesterweek hours (SWH)perweek. Alternatively, students have the choice to conduct a theoreticalstudysemesteratanyuniversitywithanequivalentworkloadof20SWHperweekandadurationof16weeks.TheM11isapass/failmodule,thusnotincludedinthefinalgrade.Thus,thetotalECTSrelevantforthegradepointaverage(GPA)sumsupto90ECTS.M7andM8areblendede-learningmodulesconducted—viatheworldwideweb—bytheIMAT-NUpartneruniversities,andtheyarepartofthecurriculumoftheIMATM.Eng.programme.M10isanelectivemodule.
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Description of the Modules ThissectionpresentsthedetailsofallthemodulesoftheIMATM.Sc.programme.Thesetechni-calities span from theoutlineof the learningobjectives to theofferedECTS, theweightageofgrades,workload,theassessmentmethods,etc.
Module 1 [M1]: Global Environmental Challenges & Green Business Opportunities
Duration 1semester
StudySemester 1stsemester
Frequency Annual(Wintersemester)
Recommended Prerequi-sites
Basiccomprehensionofecosystems
Classification ☒RequiredCourse
☐CompulsoryElectiveCourse
CreditPoints 6
WeightofGrade (6/90)6.67%
ContactHours 4SWH/60h
Self-Study 120h
TotalWorkload 180h
Language English
ModeofDelivery&
Didactics
Lectures,groupworkanddiscussions,casestudies
Professorin-charge Prof.Dr.PeterHeck
TeachingPersonnel Prof.Dr.PeterHeck;Mr.RanahansaDasanayake
RequirementfortheAwardofECTSPoints
Passedmoduleexamination(s)andpassingthe interimassess-ment(s)
MethodsofEvaluation(%)=allocation
☒Writtenexam(50)
☐Vivavoce
☐Colloquium
☒Projectpresentation(20)
☐Classparticipation
☒Termpaperoressay(30)
☐Practicalexam
☐Laboratoryperformance
1.LearningObjectives
Thestudentshaveacomprehensiveunderstandingofthesystemicinteractionsofecosystems.Theyunderstandthelawsofthermodynamicsandtheirfunctionalityandcriticalityinnaturalecosystemsandmanmadecomplexsystems.Thestudentsarealsoabletodistinguishbetweenthenaturalandmanmadesystemsandtheirdynamics.Theyareabletoidentifyanddescribethematerialandenergy flows inecosystemsandareabletoshowthe interactionsbetweennaturalsystemsandmanmadesystems.Theyarealsoabletoanalysetheglobalenvironmentalchallengesarisingoutofhuman interactionwith theecosystemsandcan identify thegreenbusiness opportunities within as a consequence of applying the state-of-the-art remedialmeasures.
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2.ModuleContent
Thismoduleoffersstudentsanin-depthlearningopportunityaboutthesysteminteractionofecosystemsinordertounderstandthatissuessuchasinefficienciesandwaste/emissionprob-lemsarenon-existentinfunctioningecosystemsbutinherenttoman-madesystems.Aspec-trumofdiverseandinterrelatedtopicspresentsthefundamentalsofthecomplexconceptsasfollows.
2.1)Globalenvironmentalchallenges/issues
DiscussesmanmadeproblemsinecosystemsaswellassolutionstotheseissuesbasedonZeroEmission(ZE)andMaterialFlowManagement(MFM)concepts.Thekeyissuesdiscussedin-clude:
• Waterproblems(waterpollution,waterscarcity,flooding)
• Wasteproblems(industrial,household,agriculturalwastes)
• Energyissues
• Issuesofresourcesandsinks
• Agricultureandfoodsecurityissues
• Variousothercurrentissuessuchasglobalwarming,oceanpollution,landscapedegra-dationandthelossofbiodiversity.
2.2)Introductiontoecosystemtheory
Providesclarificationofthekeyterms,conceptsandthemodelsoftheenvironment(e.g.spe-cies,predators,symbiosis,population,biosphere,biotope,biodiversityandresilienceinaneco-system,environmentalgradients,limitingfactors,potency,biotopes,niches,ecosystemequilib-rium,carryingcapacity,ecologicalfootprint).
2.3)Materialflowsinecosystems
Providesacomprehensiveoverviewofthepertinentmatterandenergyflowsinecosystems,suchascarboncycle,phosphorouscycle,nitrogencycle,watercycle,foodchain,etc.andalsointroducestheterms,conceptsandmodelsofphotoautotrophic,heterotrophic,decomposers.
2.4)Wasteandwastewaterinecosystems
Providesinsightsintohowrecyclinghappensintheecosystems(e.g.detritusrecycling)com-paredtothatofmanmadesystems.Providesanunderstandingoftheorganicloadsinwaterinecosystemsandcompareandcontrast thatwith themanmadesystems.Discusses thenatu-ral/bio-basedtreatmentofwaterpollution,useofbio-indicatorsforwaterquality,importanceandapplicationofindicterssuchasBODandCOD,etc.
2.5)Soildevelopmentandfunction
Discussesthephysical,biologicalandchemicalaspectsofsoil,soildegradation,andsustainableaspectsofsoilmanagementsuchasinthecaseofblacksoil(TerraPreta).
2.6)Energyinecosystems
Providesin-depthknowledgeontheapplicationofthe1stand2ndlawsofthermodynamicsinecosystems.Topicscoveredincludethelawofconservationofenergy,entropy,exergy,energysupplyandenergybalanceofnaturalecosystems,energyflowinthefoodchain/web,etc.
2.7)AspectsofCEandrelatedterms
Providesinsightsintocleantechnology,efficiencyandsufficiencystrategies,decentralisedver-suscentralsupplyofutilityanddisposalofwaste/emissions,productandprocessintegratedenvironmentalprotection.
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2.8)EconomicaspectsofCE
Discussesecologicaleconomics,thesteady-statetheory,etc.
2.9)Anintroductiontointernationalpolicymodels
Providesanin-depthunderstandingofthekeyelementssuchasSustainableSociety,3RSociety,CE,RecyclingEconomy,MaterialFlowSociety,ZeroEmissionCommunities,etc.
2.10)Casestudieswithpotentialsolutions/sustainableapproaches
Discusses specific case studies from a diversity of domains and provide real-life applica-tions/practicalexamplesfromaroundtheworld.Thestudentsalsogettheopportunitytopre-sentcountry-specificsituations(ideallyfromtheirhomecountries),perspectives,andstrate-giestowardsachievingsustainabledevelopmentassociatedwiththefocalconceptsdiscussedthroughoutthemodule.
3.RequiredReading
1.BinghamN.,BlowersA.,BelshawC.(2003).ContestedEnvironments.Wiley.Harris,Francis(Ed.):Globalenvironmentalissues,Wiley.
2.SpiroT.G.,StiglianiW.M.(2003).ChemistryoftheEnvironment(2ndedition),TsinghuaUni-versityPress.
3.MarshW.M.,GrossaJr.J.(2005).EnvironmentalGeography:Science,LandUse,andEarthSys-tems.Wiley.
4.CoxC.B.,MooreP.D.(2000).Biogeography.Anecologicalandevolutionaryapproach,(6thed.),Oxford.
5.RistinenR.R.,KraushaarJ.(2006).EnergyandtheEnvironment(2nded.).Wiley.
6.NieleF.(2005).Energy.EngineofEvolution,ShellGlobalSolutions.Elsevier.
7.WorldwatchInstitute:StateoftheWorldyearlypublications.
8.ManningR.(2000).Food’sFrontier.ThenextGreenRevolution.UniversityofCaliforniaPress.
9.CaufieldC.(1991).IntheRainforest–ReportfromaStrange,Beautiful,ImperiledWorld,Uni-versityofChicagoPress.
10.EPA(2003).BeyondRCA.WasteandMaterialsManagementintheYear2020.Washington.
11.TaskForceofCircularEconomyandCleanerProduction(2003).StrategyandMechanismStudyforPromotionofCircularEconomyandCleanerProductioninChina.Beijing.
12.BringezuS.,SchutzH.(2001).TotalMaterialRequirementoftheEuropeanUnion.Copenha-gen.
13.LuksF.,HammerM.(2003).MaterialFlowAnalysis,DiscourseAnalysisandtheRhetoricsof(Ecological)Economics.Bonn.
14.WagnerL.A.(2002).MaterialsintheEconomy–MaterialFlows,Scarcity,andtheEnviron-ment.USGeologicalSurveyCircular1221,Denver.
15.OECD(2000).SpecialSessiononMaterialFlowAccounting.Paris.
16.OECD(2002).SustainableDevelopment.IndicatorstoMeasureDecouplingofEnvironmentalPressurefromEconomicGrowth.Paris.
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Module 2 [M2]: MFM Project Management & Financing
Duration 1semester
StudySemester 1stsemester
Frequency Annual(Wintersemester)
Recommended Prerequi-sites
None
Classification ☒RequiredCourse
☐CompulsoryElectiveCourse
CreditPoints 6
WeightofGrade (6/90)6.67%
ContactHours 4SWH/60h
Self-Study 90h
TotalWorkload 150h
Language English
ModeofDelivery&
Didactics
Lectures, group work and discussions, case studies, seminar,projectworkshop
Professorin-charge Prof.Dr.ChristianBleis
TeachingPersonnel Prof.Dr.ChristianBleis;invitedlecturersofspecificexpertiseonspecialitytopics
RequirementfortheAwardofECTSPoints
Alltwoelementsofthegradeassessmentmustbepassedindi-vidually.
MethodsofEvaluation(%)=allocation
☐Writtenexam
☐Vivavoce
☐Colloquium
☒Projectpresentation(s)(50)
☐Classparticipation
☒Termpaperoressay(50)
☐Practicalexam
☐Laboratoryperformance
1.LearningObjectives
Studentshaveacquiredanin-depthunderstandingofthe(financial)feasibilityofprojects,es-peciallybasedonfinancialanalyticsandkeyperformanceindicators.Therefore,theypossessasoundunderstandingofcreatingandanalysingfinancialstatements,profitandlossaccountsaswellasbalancesheets.Theyareabletoidentifystrengths,weaknessesandpotentialsofpro-jectsandabletocreatebusinessplanswithadequatefinancinginstruments.Inadditiontothemicro-analyticalfinancialfeasibilitycheck,thestudentsareabletomodelregionaladdedvaluepotentialsofcirculareconomyprojectsat industrial,regionalandnational levelsbringinginmacro-perspective—financial—onprojectperformanceevaluation.
Thestudentsarealsocompetentinconnectingtheirtheoreticalknowledgetonewandpracticalcasesandabletoidentifyproblemsineconomicsystemsandsolvingthemindependently.
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2.ModuleContent
Intermsofvalueorientation,thiscoursefocusesonfinancialanalysisasaninstrumentforas-sessingandreconcilinggreenbusinessinvestmentprojectsonthebasisofmicroeconomicmod-ellingandregionaladdedvalueforecasts.Accordingly,thecourseconsistsoffivemajorparts.Theyare:
2.1)Accounting&controlling
Includesthetermsandthebasicsofcostaccountingandcontrollingincompanies/institutions,andprovidesknow-howinreadingandinterpretingabalancesheet,financialstatementandprofit-and-loss-account.
2.2)Investmentcalculations&project/businessvaluation
Providesanintroductiontofinancialmathematicssuchasinternalrateofreturn(IRR),returnoninvestment(RoI),netpresentvalue(NPV),realoptions,etc.and,alsopresentsthebasicsofthevaluationofprojects,e.g.CapitalAssetPricingModel,DiscountedCashFlowCalculation(DCFC),etc.aswellasothervalue-assetandmarketapproaches.
2.3)Finance&investment
Includesanintroductiontoandanevaluationoffinancialperformanceindicatorstointerpretandmeasureprofitability,solvency,liquidityandstabilityofbusinesses.
2.4)Businessplandesign
Thissegmentcoversaspectsofthekeyattributesofandcontentofbusinessplans,managerialbudgetingandpredictionofbusinesspotentials,marketandcompetitoranalysis,andcasestud-iesinbusinessplandesign.
2.5)Predictionof(regional)addedvalue
Presentsinsightintotheinvestors’perspectivetosocietal“value”,(macro-economic)methodsandtoolsto“determine”theadditionalvaluesofZE/CEprojectsthroughoutallvaluechainsandlifecycles.
2.6)Projectplanningandprojectmanagement
Thesegmentprovidesinsightintothestructuring,planning,executionandcontrolofaproject(temporary endeavours) including the definition of objectives, deliverables andmilestones.Studentslearntoreducecomplextasksintocomprehensive,measurableworkpackagesandassignbudgetandresources.Studentslearntoapplybasicprojectplanningandmanagementtoolsintheirownresearchprojects.
3.RequiredReading
Therearenorequiredtextbooksconsideringthecourse’sbroadnatureandscope.However,thestudentsareadvisedtoperusegeneralbooksonfinancialanalysisandprojectmanagement(e.g. Project Management Institute. (2004). A guide to the project management body ofknowledge(PMBOKguide).NewtownSquare,Pa:ProjectManagementInstitute.)Allotherre-quiredlearningmaterialsuchascasesareprovidedthroughoutthecourse.
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Module 3 [M3]: Research Management & Applied Material Flow Management
Duration 1semester
StudySemester 1stsemester
Frequency Annual(Wintersemester)
Recommended Prerequi-sites
None
Classification ☒RequiredCourse
☐CompulsoryElectiveCourse
CreditPoints 6
WeightofGrade (6/90)6.67%
ContactHours 4SWH/60h
Self-Study 120h
TotalWorkload 180h
Language English
ModeofDelivery&
Didactics
Lectures,groupworkanddiscussions,casestudies
Professorin-charge Dr.MichaelKnaus&localIMAT-NUcoordinators
TeachingPersonnel Dr.MichaelKnaus&localIMAT-NUcoordinators
RequirementfortheAwardofECTSPoints
Thetwoelementsofthegradeassessmentmustbepassedindi-vidually.
MethodsofEvaluation(%)=allocation
☐Writtenexam
☐Vivavoce
☐Colloquium
☒Projectpresentation(50)
☐Classparticipation
☒Termpaperoressay(50)
☐Practicalexam
☐Laboratoryperformance
1.LearningObjectives
Studentshaveaprofoundunderstandingofthefieldofthescientificmethod,scientificwork,academic/technicalwriting,dissemination/communicationof researchresults,etc.Theyareableandcompetentinsynthesisingathesisandalsoabletopresentthekeyideas/findingstoanaudience,concisely.Theyareequippedwiththeskillstoundertakeacomprehensivereviewofliterature,abletosearchacademicdatabasesusingthelatesttools,competentindatamining,andabletoreadandunderstandscientificpaperspublishedinpeer-reviewedjournals.Theyhavetherequiredcomprehensionandtheskills inanalyticalthinkingandabletoundertakescientificcommunicationatdifferentlevelsrequiredinacademiaandthepubliccommunica-tionsdomains.
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2.ModuleContent
Thisisarefreshercourseontheprinciplesofthescientificmethod,academicwritingandcom-munications.Akeyobjectiveistohelpstudentsplan/preparefortheirresearchundertakingandthesubsequentsynthesisofthemasterthesis.Asarequirementofthismodule,thestudentswillcontinuouslyand inastepwisemannerworkontheirresearchandtheirmaster thesis.RegularwebinarswillalsobeconductedastheneedbetoincludeallstudentsfromtheIMAT-NUpartneruniversities.IMAT-NUfacultythatincludeswellpublishedandreputedprofessorswillcoachthestudentsinthisendeavourthroughoutthecourse.Athirdofthemoduleincludestheoreticalworkwhereastheremainderisdedicatedtohands-onpraxisoftechnical/academicwritingandotherformsofcommunications.Accordingly,thismodulecontains:
2.1)Undertakingscientificresearch
Providesanintroductionto/arefresheronthescientificmethod,applicabletools,latesttrends,formulatingresearchqueries/hypothesis,etc.
2.2)Structuringthethesis/Academicwriting
Discusseshowtosurveyofliterature,relevanttoolsanddatabases,thestructureofamaster’sthesisandrelatedtechnicalities,thelanguageoftechnical/academicwriting,etc.
2.3)Communications
Presentstheaspectsofbothoral—targetingthecolloquium—andotherformsofcommunica-tion—academicpapersforpeer-reviewedjournals,conferences,etc.—ofscientificfindings.
3.RequiredReading
Therearenorequiredtextbookstoperuse.However,thestudentsareadvisedtofamiliarisethemselveswiththeprocessofacademic/technicalwritingbyassociatingpeer-reviewedpub-lications.Allotherrequiredlearningmaterialisprovidedthroughoutthecourse.
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Module 4 [M4]: Economic Aspects of Sustainable Energy Systems
Duration 1semester
StudySemester 1stsemester
Frequency Annual(Wintersemester)
Recommended Prerequi-sites
None
Classification ☒RequiredCourse
☐CompulsoryOptionalSubject
CreditPoints 6
WeightofGrade (6/90)6.67%
ContactHours 4SWS/60h
Self-Study 120h
TotalWorkload 180h
Language English
ModeofDelivery&
Didactics
Lectures,groupworkanddiscussions,exercises
Professorin-charge TBC
TeachingPersonnel TBC
RequirementfortheAwardofECTSPoints
Allthreeelementsofthegradeassessmentmustbepassedindi-vidually.
MethodsofEvaluation(%)=allocation
☒Writtenexam(50)
☐Oralexam
☐Laboratoryperformance
☒Projectpresentation(25)
☐Portfolio
☒Termpaperoressay(25)
☐Practicalexam
☐Colloquium
1.LearningObjectives
Thestudentscomprehendthebasicengineeringfoundationinenergy-relevantissues(e.g.ther-modynamics,electrodynamicsandefficiencies)andhaveabasictechnicalunderstandingofim-portantrenewableenergy(REN)technologiesandstorageoptions.
Theyunderstandactualandfuturedesignchallengesandstrategiesfor100%RENsupplysys-temsaswellasthequalitativedifferencebetweentheconventionalandregenerativesupplyofenergy in terms of long-term continuity, economy and ecology based on methodologicalknowledgeonenergy life cycleassessmentandenergybalances throughout thevarious lifestagesfromresourceextractiontowardsfinaluseenergy.
Thestudentsalsohaveanoverviewof future-orientedSmartGriddesignrequirementsandcomponentsandunderstandcross-sectoralsynergies(power-to-heat,power-to-gas,power-to-mobility).
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2.ModuleContent
Thecourseprovidesengineeringbackground informationoncurrentrenewableenergyandenergy storage technologies and the future-oriented sector-couplingoptions.Therefore, thetransmissionofbasicengineeringknowledgeandequationstorudimentarydesignrenewableenergysystemsarefocused.Studentsareprovidedwithanoverviewofessentialeconomicandecologicalquestionsandmethodstopredictthepotentialsandregionaladdedvalueofrenew-ablesonindustrial,regionalandnationallevels.
Thismodulealsoenablesstudentstodeveloptheknowledgeandskillstounderstand,articu-late,createandcritique100%RENsystems,anddeveloptheirownrenewableenergyprojectsincludingpotentialanalysisandbusinessplanningaspects.
In addition, students understand the basic engineering formulas,methods and practices ofcross-sectoralenergyefficiencytechnologiessuchascompressedair,cooling,steamandpumpsystems.Thedetailsofthekeyareascoveredinthecourseareasfollows.
2.1)Basicengineeringprinciplesofenergysystems
Provides thebasicsof energy (physics) andelectricity: units,mechanics, (electrodynamics),basicprinciplesofthe“FirstandSecondLawofThermodynamics”(internalenergy,enthalpy,entropy,emergy,exergy).Providestheenergy-relateddefinitions:fromprimaryenergytoend-useenergyandfromend-useenergytousefulenergyandalsodiscussesthebasicsofelectricpowersystems:featuresandstructureofpower(supply,transmissionanddistribution)sys-temsaswellasdesignandoperationofpowersystemsandgrids(operatingreserve,voltageandfrequencystability).Also,providessomeinsightsintotheelectricitydemandcharacteris-ticsandDemandSideManagementoptions.
2.2)In-depthanalysisofREN(Wind,Solar,Hydro,Biomass,GeothermalHeat)
DiscussesthebasicphysicalprinciplesofdifferentREN,theanalysisofcurrenttechnologyop-tions,levelofinnovationandmodeofoperation,theeconomicaspectsofrenewableenergyonamicroandmacro-economiclevelandtheimpactsofREonindustrial/regional/nationalZero-Emissionconceptsandcasestudies.
2.3)Systematicapproachto100%REN
Presentstheconceptsofcalculatoryandphysicalenergyautonomy,energy-mix,seasonal/geo-graphicalbalance,gridoperationandmanagement,requirementsforstoragesystems,etc.
Alsodiscussesthestoragesystems,physicalcapabilitiesandoptimizationstrategiesforstorageinfrastructureonamacro-economic level, identificationanduseofprocesseswith inherentstoragecapabilities(watertower,desalination,mechanization,heating/cooling),aspectsofbe-yondcountingkWhs:intendedexcessproductionofREN—aparadigmshiftingridoperationfromsupplyshortfalltoabundanceofenergy,andpower-to-gas,power-to-mobility,power-to-heatsystems.
2.4)MarketdriversandbarriersofREN
Presentstheaspectsofeconomicdriversandmarket/legalincentivesofREN(feed-intariffs,subsidies,powerpurchaseagreement,investmentandfinancing,etc),gridparityandcostofenergy(services)ofdifferentRENs,internationallegalandinstitutionalframeworksforREN[quotasforrenewablesupply,ratificationof(inter-)nationalagreements(e.g.Kyoto-Protocol),gridaccessandfeed-incodes,etc.].
2.5)Energysystemdesign:futurechallenges&strategies
Providesanunderstandingofthefuture-orientedsmartgridsandtheirdesignrequirementsandcomponents,includingmetering,demandresponse,virtualpowerplants,dynamicpricing,demand-sidemanagement,networkintegration,etc.andalsopresentsthemethodsofanalysisofriskstothesmartgridsanddiscussprotectivemeasurestoensurethesystemintegrityandsupplyreliability.
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3.RequiredReading
1.)Feynman,RichardP.,RobertB.Leighton,andMatthewL.Sands.TheFeynmanLecturesonPhysics.Reading,Mass:Addison-WesleyPub.Co,1963.
2.)Tipler,P.A.,Mosca,G.,(2007).PhysicsforScientistsandEngineers.W.H.Freemann.
Course-relatedlinks/InternetResources
Thegeneralrequiredreadingsaresupplementedbysuitablepublicationsofrelevantinterna-tionalinstitutionssuchasIRENA,IPCC,etc.Someexamplesofsupplementalliteraturerecom-mendationsare:1.)https://www.ipcc.ch/report/renewable-energy-sources-and-climate-change-mitigation/
2.)https://www.ipcc.ch/site/assets/uploads/2018/02/ipcc_wg3_ar5_chapter7.pdf
3.)https://www.irena.org/publications/2020/Jun/Renewable-Power-Costs-in-2019
4.)https://www.irena.org/publications/2020/May/Tracking-SDG7-The-Energy-Progress-Report-2020
5.)https://www.irena.org/publications/2020/Apr/Global-Renewables-Outlook-2020
6.)https://www.irena.org/publications/2020/Mar/Electricity-Storage-Valuation-Framework-2020
7.)https://www.irena.org/publications/2020/Jan/Advancing-renewables-in-developing-countries
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Module 5 [M5]: Regional Material Flow Management (rMFM)
Duration 1 semester
Study Semester 1st semester
Frequency Annual (Winter semester)
Recommended Prerequisites None
Classification ☒ Required Course
☐ Compulsory Elective Course
Credit Points 6
Weight of Grade (6/90) 6.67%
Contact Hours 4 SWH/60 h
Self-Study 120 h
Total Workload 180 h
Language English
Mode of Delivery & Didactics Lectures, group work and discussions, case studies
Professor in-charge Prof. Dr. Peter Heck
Teaching Personnel Prof. Dr. Peter Heck; Mr. Ranahansa Dasanayake
Requirement for the Award of ECTS Points
All three elements of the grade assessment must be passed individ-ually.
Methods of Evaluation (%)= allocation
☒ Written exam (30)
☐ Viva voce
☐ Colloquium
☒ Project presentation (40)
☐ Class participation
☒ Scientific paper (30)
☐ Practical exam
☐ Laboratory performance
1. Learning Objectives
The students have the ability to analyse regions from cultural, economic, historic, political and ad-ministrative points of view where, in doing so, they are capable to deploy the method of Material Flow Analysis. They also have a thorough understanding of the different forms of value creation in regions along the social, economic, and ecological dimensions. They understand how regions com-municate internally and externally and know-how regions are governed.
Furthermore, they have a first-hand overview/exposure of the key Zero Emission technologies to implement in regional Zero Emission strategies. The students also have the competence in using microeconomic tools to evaluate the regional added value (RAV) potentials and compute the busi-ness and development opportunities. They are able to analyse regional MFM projects and identify the weaknesses and potentials for improvement. Students are capable of developing systemic change management strategies for regions while factoring in stakeholder management, networking, and knowledge management. The students have the knowledge and competence on how to use the MFM tools to develop and subsequently implement MFM master plans in international contexts and to deploy this knowledge in their own countries/regions to design and undertake regional MFM projects during the master thesis semester and after the completion of their master qualifications.
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2. Module Content
1) Introduction to regional MFM and urban metabolism processes
Provides an introduction to the regional MFM tool kit, the definition of regions and system bound-aries —including cultural, historical, political, administrative— and the aspects of regionalization and globalization, etc. Also improves the understanding of the new strategies for regions in a glob-alised economy.
2) Regional key person analysis (i.e. Stakeholder Analysis)
Provides knowledge on the process of analysing key persons, ranking systems of the stakeholders —according to their importance/criticality— for change management in the region.
3) Regional stakeholder management
Discusses the evaluation methods of the stakes of key persons in a system, check their potential influence for new technologies, and how to identify losers and winners of a system change.
4) Regional Material Flow Analysis (rMFA)
Provides insights into the analysis of the most important/critical material and energy streams in a system such as waste, water, wastewater, energy, agriculture, tourism, traffic, mobility, etc. Also provides in-depth knowledge on how to turn questions and data into project information, and how to communicate system change, etc. and also the aspects of modelling material streams in a system. Also discusses the process of analysing regional development processes including the drivers, pull and push dynamics, barriers and obstacles of regional changes, etc.
5) New regional MFM based management strategies
In-depth exploration of new management strategies and technologies for regional energy produc-tion and distribution management, management strategies and technologies for regional waste management, management strategies and technologies for regional water management, manage-ment strategies and technologies for regional transportation management, etc.
6) Local added value strategies on a regional scale
Presents new business models for regional investments and provides an introduction to economic modelling of regional MFM projects. In addition, the aspects of carbon management, carbon trading and carbon finance, green financing (e.g. contracting, cooperatives, etc.) and fundraising strategies for MFM Master Plan development are discussed.
7) Student assessment and presentation of international best practice examples on regional MFM projects
Students analyse an international case study (or studies) employing their recently acquired knowledge on rMFM and critically assess the project/projects and present, in a seminar-style forum, their findings.
3. Required Reading
Brunner, P.H., Rechberger, H. (2004). Practical Handbook of Material Flow Analysis. Lewis Publica-tions.
Various IfaS study/project reports on global rMFM undertakings
Recent publications on the subject of rMFM/MFM from selected international journals (Journal of Industrial Ecology, Journal of Cleaner Production, Sustainability, etc.)
Selected BMU publications on technological topics related to rMFM
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Module 6 [M6]: Sustainability Management in Industry
Duration 1semester
StudySemester 2ndsemester
Frequency Annual(Summersemester)
Recommended
Prerequisites
None
Classification ☒RequiredCourse
☐CompulsoryElectiveCourse
CreditPoints 6
WeightofGrade (6/90)6.67%
ContactHours 4SWH/60h
Self-Study 120h
TotalWorkload 180h
Language English
ModeofDelivery&
Didactics
Lectures,groupworkanddiscussions,casestudies
Professorin-charge Prof.Dr.KlausHelling
TeachingPersonnel Prof.Dr.KlausHelling;selectedinternationalguestlecturers
RequirementfortheAwardofECTSPoints
Thetwoelementsofthegradeassessmentmustbepassedindi-vidually.
MethodsofEvaluation(%)=allocation
☒Writtenexam(40)
☐Vivavoce
☐Colloquium
☐Projectpresentation
☐Classparticipation
☒ Scientific paper with oralpresentation(60)
☐Practicalexam
☐Laboratoryperformance
1.LearningObjectives
ThestudentshaveagoodcomprehensionofthecharacteristicsofindustrialMFMandhowithasemerged.Theyhavetheknowledgeandcompetencetoundertakeevidence-basedanalysisofbusinesses/industriesanddemonstratethecasesforeco-efficiency.Furthermore,theyareabletouseLife-Cycle-Analysis(LCA)asasustainabilityassessmenttoolinindustrialMFM.ThestudentshaveathoroughunderstandingoftherequirementsofManagementSystems(e.g.ISO14001,ISO50001)andtheGRIrequirementsforsustainabilityreportingandknowthebenefitsofsustainabilityreportingforcompanies.ThestudentsareabletocriticallyreflectuponthetechnicalcontentofsustainabilityreportsandcapableofunderstandingtheevidenceofCorpo-rateSocialResponsibility.
Furthermore,thestudentshaveathoroughunderstandingofthecurrenttrendsinconsumerbehaviouranditsimplications/impactsonglobalsustainability.Accordingly,theneedforsus-tainabledevelopmentandbothshort-termandlong-termsustainabilitygoals(SDGs).Thestu-dentsarealsoabletoidentifytheimportanceandthecontributionofindustrialsustainabilitymanagementtowardsachievingtheseinternationalgoals.
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2.ModuleContent
2.1)Definitionofindustrialmaterialflowmanagement(iMFM),relatedterms,andthescopes
DiscussestheaimsandformsofindustrialMFM,sustainabilitymanagement,supplychainman-agement,environmentalmanagement,cleanerproduction(CP),etc.
2.2)Principlesandkeyelementsofresourceandenergyefficiencyinindustry
Providesinsightsintotheconceptsandpracticessuchasdesignforenvironment,producerre-sponsibility,re-engineeringprocesses,revalorizationofby-products,productredesign,rethinkmarkets,etc.andundertakeathoroughanalysisofcasestudiesonresourceandenergyeffi-ciencyininternationalindustrialsectorsprovidedaswebinarsbyfacultymembersoftheIMATpartneruniversitiesandinternationalexperts.
2.3)IntroductiontorelevantISO-basedmanagementsystems
Providesdetaileddiscussionsontheprinciples,requirementsandguidelinesforthequantifi-cationandreportingoftheenvironmentalimpacts(14001)towardscarbonfootprintofprod-ucts(14067:2018)towardsenergymanagement(50001)consistentwithInternationalStand-ardsonlifecycleassessment(LCA)(ISO14040andISO14044).
2.4)Sustainabilitytrends
Provides insights into the SDGs, carbon-neutral production and consumption, sustainabilitybrandingandtrends,industrialtrends/strategiesforachievingsustainabilityandSDGs,etc.
2.5)Overviewofsustainabilitymanagementandreportinginitiativesandthestrategiesintheindustry
PresentstheCorporateSocialResponsibility(ISO26001)anddiscussestheCSRversusGreenWashing.Alsodiscussesthecarbonfootprintandotherfootprints.ProvidescasestudiesonCSRandCF.
2.6)Analysisoftheglobalreportinginitiative(GRI)
DiscussesGRIprinciplesrequiredintheGRIreporttoensurethereportquality.IncludesthetechnicalitiessuchasGRIstandarddisclosures:strategy,companyprofileandstakeholderen-gagement;GRIeconomicindicators—includingthedefinitionsandexamples;GRIenvironmen-talandsocialindicators—includingthedefinitionsandexamples.Providesaseriesofcasestud-iesonGRItoimprovecomprehensionofpracticalapplications.
3.RequiredReading
Helling,K.,(2006).PrinciplesofIndustrialMaterialManagement.Birkenfeld
GuidelinesofISO14001;ISO14040;ISO26000;EMASIII
Wagner,B.,Enzler,S.(2006).MaterialFlowManagement–ImprovingCostEfficiencyandEnvi-ronmentalPerformance.Heidelberg
WBCSD,(2006).TheEco-EfficiencyLearningModule.
GRI-StandardsforSustainabilityReporting
Course-relatedlinks/InternetResources
Thegeneralrequiredreadingsaresupplementedbysuitablepublicationsofrelevantinterna-tionalinstitutions.Someexamplesofsupplementalliteraturerecommendationsare:
1.CleanerProductionGermany
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https://www.cleaner-production.de/index.php/de/
2.TheInternationalOrganizationforStandardizationhttps://www.iso.org/home.html
3.WorldBusinessCouncilforSustainableDevelopment
https://www.wbcsd.org
5.GlobalReportingInitiative
https://www.globalreporting.org/Pages/default.aspx
Furtherreadingsandcasestudymaterialswillbeprovided.
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Module 9 [M9]: Economic Aspects of Integrated Water Resource Management
Duration 1semester
StudySemester 2ndsemester
Frequency Annual(Summersemester)
Recommended Prerequi-sites
Basic comprehension of ecosystem management (M1) & thebasicaspectsofnaturalscience(e-M5)
Classification ☒RequiredCourse
☐CompulsoryElectiveCourse
CreditPoints 6
WeightofGrade (6/90)6.67%
ContactHours 4SWH/60h
Self-Study 120h
TotalWorkload 180h
Language English
ModeofDelivery&
Didactics
Lectures,groupwork,excursionsanddiscussions,casestudies
Professorin-charge TBC
TeachingPersonnel TBC
RequirementfortheAwardofECTSPoints
Thetwoelementsofthegradeassessmentmustbepassedindi-vidually.
MethodsofEvaluation(%)=allocation
☒Writtenexam(50)
☐Vivavoce
☐Colloquium
☐Projectpresentation
☐Classparticipation
☒ Scientific paper with oralpresentation(50)
☐Practicalexam
☐Laboratoryperformance
1.LearningObjectives
Studentshaveagoodunderstandingofthetechnicalandeconomicaspectsofintegratedwaterresourcemanagement(IWRM),whichisanimportantprerequisitefortheimplementationofregionalZeroEmissionstrategiesandmanagingtheglobalchallengesofwaterandsanitation.
Thestudentsalsopossessbasicknowledgeinwaterscience,aquaticecologyandthehydrolog-icalcyclecombinedwithanunderstandingofthedynamicrelationshipbetweenhumanandnaturalsystems,inparticulartheinterconnectionsbetweenwater,soil,energy,regionaldevel-opmentandsustainability.Thestudentsunderstandtheeconomicaspectsaswellasthebasictechnicalprinciplesanddesignaspectsofwatersanitationengineeringinfrastructurefocusingondrinkingwatersupplyandtreatment,sewerageandwastewatertreatment,etc.Theyarealsoknowledgeableinnewtechnologyconceptfornutrientrecoveryfromwastewater,waterreuseandenergy-efficient(energyautarky)wastewatertreatment.Studentshaveageneralun-derstandingoftechnicalaspectsoftheurbanwaterinfrastructure.
Studentsareabletoapplytheeconomicvaluationtoolstodeterminethelevelizedcostofwaterservices (LCoWS) and perform economic viability checks on differentwater resource (effi-ciency)projects.
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2.ModuleContent
1)Introductiontothehydrologiccycleandglobalwaterproblems
Providesinsightsintotheaspectssuchastheproportionoffreshwater,seawater,globalwatervolumes,globalappropriationof freshwater,etc.Discussesthewatercycle includingtheas-pectsofprecipitation,infiltration,runoff,evapotranspirationandtheircomputation/equationsandmeasurementmethods.
Providesan introductiontothesustainabilityprinciplesofwaterresourcemanagement, theinternationalwater-relatedpolicies,casestudyonthehistoryofwaterprotectionandwaterpoliciesinGermany,andalsoprovidesanintroductiontotheMillenniumWaterTargets,theglobalissueofwaterscarcityandwaterpollution,etc.
2)Introductiontowatersupplyandwastewatersystems
Discusses theeconomicandtechnicalaspectsofdrinkingwater, thehistoricaldevelopment,economicsandtechnicalaspectsofwastewatertreatment,andthetechnicalaspectsofwatertreatmenttechnologies,waterreuseandwastewateravoidancestrategies.
3)Principlesofeconomicvaluationof(waste)watermanagementservices
Providesanunderstandingofthebasiceconomicalandmanagerialaspectsofwatertreatmenttechnologies,thebasiceconomicandmanagerialaspectsofwaterreuseandwastewateravoid-ancestrategies.
4) Case studies in sustainable water resource managementProvidesdetailed/in-depthcasestudiesonappropriatetechnologiesforwatertreatmentinde-velopedanddevelopingcountries.
3.RequiredReading
Module-specificreadingmaterialwillbeprovidedthroughoutthecourse.
Followingtitlesarerecommendedforfurtherinsights:
SSpringer Water book series; The Economics of Water (2021) in particular:https://link.springer.com/search?facet-series=%2213419%22&facet-content-type=%22Book%22
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Module 11: Internship/Study Semester Abroad
Duration 1semester
StudySemester 3rdsemester
Frequency Annual(Wintersemester)
Recommended Prerequi-sites
Musthavecompletedallprecedingcoursework.
Classification ☒RequiredCourse
☐CompulsoryElectiveCourse
CreditPoints 30
WeightofGrade 0%(Pass/Fail)
ContactHours 20SWS/300h
Self-Study Dependson the requirements of thepartneruniversity or theprovider/hostoftheinternship.
TotalWorkload 900h
Language English
ModeofDelivery&
Didactics
Lectures, case studies, practical& researchwork/scientific in-vestigations,etc.
Professorin-charge CurrentIMATProgrammeCoordinator
TeachingPersonnel Lecturersaccordingtheselectedtopics
RequirementfortheAwardofECTSPoints
Fortheinternshipoption,studentsmustprovidearesearchre-port on their internship semester abroad highlighting theachievedobjective/learningoutcomes.Thereportshouldbeofthelengthof5,000words.
Forthestudyabroadoption,studentsmustcompletetheobjec-tivecodifiedinthelearningagreement.
Creditpointsareawardedinaccordancewiththeregulationsforthepracticalstudyphaseandthesemesterabroadaswellasac-companying internships for practice-oriented theses for theBachelor andMasterprogrammes in thedepartmentEnviron-mentalBusiness/EnvironmentalLaw.
MethodsofEvaluation(%)=allocation
☐Writtenexam(s)(100)
☐Vivavoce
☐Colloquium
☐Projectpresentation
☐Classparticipation
☒Internshipreport(100)
☐Practicalexam
☐Laboratoryperformance
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1.LearningObjectives
Module11providesthechoicetoconductapracticalinternshipand/orstudysemesterabroad(or a combination thereof).Hence, studentshave theopportunity todeepen the theoreticalknowledgeinapracticalinternshipphasebyconductinganinternshipincompanies,researchorganisationsand(non)governmentalentitieswithadurationof16weeksand(min)20se-mesterweekhours(SWH)perweek.Alternatively,studentshavethechoicetoconductatheo-reticalstudysemesteratanyuniversitywithanequivalentworkloadof20SWHperweekandadurationof16weeks.
OptionInternship:ThestudentspossesstherequiredlevelofpracticalunderstandingandabletoapplythetheoreticalknowledgetoagivensituationinthedomainsofMFM,ZE,CE,ISWRM,SDandSRM.Theyareabletoworkinbothpublicandprivatesectorsofbusinessorientation(i.e.acompany)oraresearchinstitute,oralegislativebody,etc.successfully.
Option Study Semester Abroad: Students deepen their theoretical knowledge based on theuniqueteachingfocalpointoftheselectedexchangeuniversity.Priortothestudysemester,theECBprogrammecoordinator,aswellasthelocalcontactpointoftheselectedexchangeuniver-sityaredefiningthelearningagreementwhichincludesthedefinitionofclassestoattendwiththeirrespectivelearningobjectives,modulecontentandmethodsofgradeevaluation.
2.ModuleContent
Thecontentoftheinternship/studysemesterabroadshouldbeinaccordancewiththethematicareasoftheIMATprogramme.
3.RequiredReading
N/A
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Blended e-learning modules The followingmodules,M7andM8,arecollaborativelyofferedby the IMAT-NUasblendede-learningmodules.
Thesemodulesaredesignedanddevelopedtohighlightthestatus,applications,andcurrentde-velopmentsofthecoresubjectareasoftheIMATM.Sc.programmeinaninternationalsetting.Blendede-learningmoduleshavebeendeveloped for the IMATM.Eng.programmeduring theGermanAcademicExchangeService(DAAD)fundedprojectof“IMATNetworkUniversity”andthefirstblendede-learningmodulewasconductedinspringsemester2018.
Theblendede-learningmodulespresent/discusstopicsofglobalinterests—mainlyglobalcircu-lareconomystrategiesandpoliciesontheindustrial,sectoralandnationallevel—fromvariousgeographicalandscientificdisciplines’perspective.Hence,intheseblendede-learningcourses,IMAT-NUpartners,accedingpartners,andselectedinternationalguestlecturersconductlectures(i.e.webinarsviatheinternetaccordingtothespecialfocusoftheirinstitutionandtheregion.BasedonthebroadscopeoftheIMATblendede-learningmodules,theyareopenforbothIMATprogrammes:IMATM.Sc.andIMATM.Eng.Thedifferentiationbetweentheprogrammeswillbeorganisedintheonsiteclasshoursconductedbythelocalfacultymembertoreviewanddiscussthecontributionsoftheinternationalpartners.
Inthesemodules,theIMATM.Sc.studentsshallbepartofthegloballearningclassoftheIMAT-NUpartneruniversitiesandaccordingtotherequirementsoftheexercises/teamwork(e.g.casestudies), formstudygroupsandteams.Thisprovidesauniqueopportunityforthestudentstowork inan internationalcollaborativegroupproviding internationalexposure,praxisonweb-basedcommunication,exposuretocollaborativeworkingtools,andmethodologicalknowledgeontheIoTofeducation,research,andprojects.
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Module 7 [M7]: Circular Economy & Zero Emission Systems: Financing Strategies for Resilient Societies
Duration 1 semester
Study Semester 2nd semester
Frequency Annual (Summer semester)
Recommended Prerequisites None
Classification ☒ Required Course
☐ Compulsory Elective Course
Credit Points 6
Weight of Grade (6/90) 6.67%
Contact Hours 4 SWS/60 h
Self-Study 120 h
Total Workload 180 h
Language English
Mode of Delivery &
Didactics
This module is organised as a blended e-learning course together with the IMAT-NU partners and delivered online via the worldwide web. IMAT-NU faculty and international experts —guest speakers— on speciality topics will deliver the lectures.
Professor in-charge Dr. Michael Knaus and IMAT-NU coordinators
Teaching Personnel IMAT-NU faculty/coordinators and invited international guest lec-turers.
Requirement for the Award of ECTS Points
All three elements of the grade assessment must be passed individ-ually:
1.) Global group assignment (50%)
Students have to select a corporation/sector that can be analysed in each IMAT network country and perform a critical analysis against the provided parameters. Subsequently, the students collaborate for a report and deliver the finding online—oral presentation.
2.) Scientific article review (25%) - individual work
Students select an article published in English in a scientific journal with impact factor ≥ 2 that has zero emission in the title, and is, at least, 6 pages long. The review must include a brief summary of all topics covered in the article, and focus on a critical evaluation of the methods, results, and conclusions. The students individually submit a report and deliver a (recorded) online presentation.
3.) Lecture notes report (25%) - individual work
Students write a summary of each lecture presented online throughout the course, in English, and discursive form.
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Methods of Evaluation (%)= allocation
☐ Written exam
☐ Viva voce
☐ Colloquium
☒ Project presentation/group assignment (50)
☐ Class participation
☒ Term paper or essay
(Scientific article review 25% + Lecture notes report 25%)
☐ Practical exam
☐ Laboratory performance
1. Learning Objectives
The students have a thorough knowledge of the historical background, the latest developments, and the theoretical basis of Circular Economy and its embedded sub-strategies like bio-economy and Zero Emission (ZE), the linkages to resilience and resilient societies as well as sustainable develop-ment goals (SDGs) and material flow management. Students have an overview on international CE/ZE applications and their techno-economic & social implications on various societal sectors such as energy sector, (fresh) water (sanitation) sector, (municipal solid) waste sector, construction sec-tor, industry, transportation as well as their drivers, push-and-pull factors.
Students are competent to transfer international CE/ZE strategies into different national context and analysis barriers and chances for local/national adaptations of international existing strategies.
Students understand how to evaluate the financial implications of new CE/ZE implications on the project and regional/national added value level using various economic toolsets and methods and have a basic technical understanding of the underlying technical subsystems and technologies.
2. Module Content
The lecture series starts with an introduction to the historical development and the theoretical basis of Circular Economy (CE), Zero Emission (ZE) and Material Flow Management (MFM) and their im-plications on different societal sectors.
The IMAT-NU partners and international experts provide sets of 2 to 4 SWH lectures each, focussing on international case studies on interesting and future-oriented CE implementations, policies, strat-egies and projects on certain societal sectors and their financial implications.
The lectures are delivered as webinars and also recorded and distributed for asynchronous learning. Subsequently, the local coordinating lecturers organise onsite discussion classes with their partici-pating student to discuss the contents of each lecture in order to put the key concepts into perspec-tive.
Key areas discussed in this module include:
General CE framework
1.) Historical development of CE/ZE/MFM and future role
2.) A European perspective on CE and its impact on various societal sectors
3.) Current tools to determine circularity of policies and sectors
4.) The connection between CE, SDGs and international climate protection policy
5.) Role of Bio-Economy (BE) in Circular Economy and international BE strategies
6.) The resilience of systems: concepts and evaluation tools
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CE case studies
7.) CE in sustainable resource management: from municipal solid waste management to integrated soil and energy protection and support systems
8.) Energy autarky and nutrition recovery in water sanitation systems
9.) Biochar: sources and applications in waste-food-energy nexus
10.) 100% Renewable Energy (Island) Systems: Challenges and regional economic welfare
11.) 100% Renewable energy systems: regional added value of Power-to-x strategies
12.) Contribution of building sector towards resilience
13.) Consumer trends and supply chain pressures towards zero-emission industries
14.) CE trends in individual mobility
15.) CE trends in the transport sector
The list of case studies is not exclusive and will be constantly supplemented by actual topics and technological/policy developments.
3. Required Reading
The required reading is announced prior to the start of the module.
Following resources are recommended:
EMF, (2020). Financing the circular economy: Capturing the opportunity. https://www.ellenmacar-thurfoundation.org/assets/downloads/Financing-the-circular-economy.pdf
EMF, (2021). CE and related publications. https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/publications
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Module 8 [M8]: Industrial Ecology and Industry 4.0
Duration 1semester
StudySemester 2ndsemester
Frequency Annual(Summersemester)
Recommended Prerequi-sites
Basiccomprehensionofecosystemmanagementandgreenbusi-nesspotential(M1)
Classification ☒RequiredCourse
☐CompulsoryElectiveCourse
CreditPoints 6
WeightofGrade (6/90)6.67%
ContactHours 4SWS/60h
Self-Study 120h
TotalWorkload 180h
Language English
ModeofDelivery&
Didactics
Thismoduleisorganisedasablendede-learningcoursetogetherwiththeIMAT-NUpartnersanddeliveredonlineviatheworld-wideweb.
Professorin-charge Prof.Dr.SusanneHartardandProf.Dr.-Ing.MatthiasVette-Stein-kamp
TeachingPersonnel Prof. Dr. Susanne Hartard (IE), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Matthias Vette-Steinkamp(Industry4.0),IMAT-NUfaculty/coordinatorsandin-vitedinternationalguestlecturers.
RequirementfortheAwardofECTSPoints
Thetwoelementsofthegradeassessment(seemethodofevalu-ation)mustbepassedindividually.
MethodsofEvaluation(%)=allocation
☐Writtenexam
☐Vivavoce
☐Colloquium
☒Projectpresentation(50)
☐Classparticipation
☒Termpaperoressay(50)
☐Practicalexam
☐Laboratoryperformance
1.LearningObjectives
Thefirstpartofthemoduleconcentratesonindustrialecologyandeco-industrialparks.Thestudentshaveathoroughknowledgeofthehistoricalbackground,thelatestdevelopments,andthetheoreticalbasisofindustrialecology(IE)andindustrialsymbiosis(IS),theirinterdiscipli-naryapproachestoresourcemanagements, the toolsemployed,andthetechno-economic&socialimplications,etc.towardssustainabledevelopment.Studentsarealsocompetentintheidentification/assessmentofthematerialandenergyflowsusingstate-of-the-arttoolsofIE/ISincludingMFA,SFA,LCA,CF,etc.andabletoprovidetechno-economicsolutions intermsofsustainableresourcemanagementfollowingtheprinciplesofIE.
Theyareknowledgeableinconceptssuchasindustrialmetabolism(andtheindicatorsthereof),dematerialisation,impactandresourcedecoupling,etc.andhaveathoroughunderstandingofthetechnologiesandprocessesinvolvedinrecycling,upcycling,cascading,biorefinery,etc.
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TheyalsohaveathoroughunderstandingoftheIEimplementationsaroundtheworldthatin-cludeseco-industrialparks,industrialsymbioses,etc.inthekeygeographicregionsoftheworldincludingAsia,Africa,Europe,andtheAmericas.
Inthesecondpart,studentsknowthecurrenttrendsinthedomainofIndustry4.0andareabletoapplyitsconceptsandthetheoreticalbasisinresolvingindustrialchallengessustainably.
ThestudentsknowdifferentmethodsfromIndustry4.0inpracticalapplication.Especiallytheadvantagesofthedigitaltwinincombinationwiththe"InternetofProduction"(IoP)andmeth-odsofArtificialIntelligence(AI)andhowthesecanbeusedforefficientandeconomicalpro-duction.Animportanttopicissupplychainmanagement.ThestudentshaveknowledgeaboutdigitalmethodswithwhichsuppliersandOMEscanbettercoordinatetheirproductionandthusreactfastertochangingmarketconditions.Theyknowhowtomakefasterdecisionsbasedonvaliddata.Thestudentsnotonlyknowthedifferentmethodsbutcanalsotransferthemtonewapplications.
2.ModuleContent
TheIMAT-NUpartners/internationalpartnersprovide2SWHlectureseach,plusasessionforQ&A.The lectures includean introduction to thehistoricaldevelopmentandthe theoreticalbasisofthecountry-specificIEimplementations,policies,strategiesandprojectsandwhereverpossiblepresentnationalexamplesofeco-Industrialparksaswellasexamplesforapplicationsofindustry4.0.
The lecturesaredeliveredaswebinarsandalsorecordedanddistributed forasynchronouslearning.Subsequently,thelocalcoordinatinglecturersorganiseonsitediscussionclasseswiththeirparticipatingstudenttodiscussthecontentsofeachlectureinordertoputthekeycon-ceptsintoperspective.
Keyareasdiscussedinthismoduleinclude:
1.)HistoryandrootsofIE
2.)Materialandenergyintensityofprocessesandproducts
3.)Industrialparksandsymbioses
4.)CurrenttrendsinIE,inparticular,Industry4.0(I4.0ortheFourthIndustrialrevolution):itsdesignprinciplesandgoals,technicalitiesaswellasI4.0’social,economic,andenvironmentalconsequences,I4.0’limitationsandstrengths,etc.
5.) Important I4.0 technologies:digital twin,predictivemaintenance,blockchain technology,artificialintelligencemethodsandInternetofProduction
Indicatedbelowaresomepotentialareasofdiscussions/lecturesthatprovideaglobal/inter-nationalperspective.
1.)Introduction,history,terminology,andglobaltrendsinIEandI4.0andtheirimplicationsonsustainabledevelopment.
2.)IEandI4.0strategyofGermany
3.)ContributionsoftheIMATnetworkinguniversitypartnerswithcasestudiesonIE,IEstrat-egy, and eco-industrial parks in Brazil, Canada, Japan,Mexico,Morocco, Portugal, Taiwan ,OmanandIndia.
3. RequiredReading
Therequiredreadingisannouncedpriortothestartofthemodule.
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Elective Module The elective module M10 of this programme offers students the opportunity to deepen their knowledge in specific fields of interest in line with the key objectives of the IMAT programme. The list below indicates some of the potential electives, which might be offered in cooperation with the IMAT partner universities.
� Social & cultural processes in the Asia Pacific � Global environmental politics & economics � Environment & Sustainable Development � Changing social landscape and cultural change � Air pollution monitoring and control � Water management and pollution control � Green building and building automation � Advanced environmental geosciences � Environmental policy, law & administration � Urban sustainability � Industrial ecology � Development finance � Community development � Managerial issues in energy companies � Energy & environment
For those students who have not taken any natural science courses at their undergraduate level, as IMAT M.Sc. is offered to and open to all potential students notwithstanding their non-natural-science-based baccalaureates, the elective Basic aspects of Natural Science is recommended.
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Module 10 [M10]: Elective – Basic Aspects of Natural Sciences
Duration 1semester
StudySemester 2ndsemester
Frequency Annual(Summersemester)
Recommended Prerequi-sites
None
Classification ☐RequiredCourse
☒CompulsoryElectiveCourse
CreditPoints 6
WeightofGrade (6/90)6.67%
ContactHours 4SWS/60h
Self-Study 120h
TotalWorkload 180h
Language English
Mode of Delivery & Didac-tics
Thecourseincludeslectures,in-classdiscussionsoftheory,andpracticallaboratorywork.
Studentswhohavenotfollowednaturalsciencescoursesattheundergraduate level are required to take this course. Thosewho’ve followed natural sciences are entitled to drop this re-freshercourseandadvisedtoselectaportfoliocourseatthere-spectivepartneruniversityafterconsultingthelocalIMATcoor-dinator at thepartneruniversity and the IMATcoordinator atECBinordertofacilitatethelearningagreementandtoensurethecomparabilityandmodulerecognition.
Professorin-charge CurrentIMATprogrammecoordinator
TeachingPersonnel Lecturersaccordingtheselectedtopics
RequirementfortheAwardofECTSPoints
Thetwoelementsofthegradeassessmentmustbepassedindi-vidually.
MethodsofEvaluation(%)=allocation
☒Writtenexam(75)
☐Vivavoce
☐Colloquium
☐Projectpresentation
☐Classparticipation
☒Termpaperoressay(25)
☐Practicalexam
☐Laboratoryperformance
1.LearningObjectives
Thestudentshaveadequateknowledgeonthefundamentalsofphysicsandchemistryrequiredforthecomprehensionoftechnicallyadvancedstudiesinenergy,waterandbio-economyre-latedmodules.Theyareabletoidentifyandrecogniseengineeringconceptsandprinciplesre-latedtomechanics,thermodynamics,hydraulicsandmicrobiology.
1.1.PhysicsfortheEnvironment
Studentshaveagoodunderstandingofthebasicconceptsofthermodynamics, thenotionofthermodynamicstate,equilibriumstate,thermodynamicproperties,puresubstances,equation
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ofstateandthermodynamicprocess,etc.Studentsareabletoapplythefirstlawofthermody-namicstosimpleclosedandopensystems,includingcalculationofworkandheattransferredinseveralprocesses.Hence,thestudentsareabletoapplyvarioustheoreticalnotionstodiffer-entZEconceptsinrenewableenergy,energyefficiency,andcross-cuttingindustrialtechnolo-gies.
1.2ChemistryfortheEnvironment
Thestudentsareabletoconductbasiclaboratoryexperimentsemployingthefundamentalsofchemistry.Theyhavegoodcommandintheapplicationsofthebasicknowledgeinchemistry,abletoresolveissuesrelatedtotheenvironment,biosphereandthebio-systems,etc.Thestu-dentsareskilledinthebasicsoflaboratorywork/procedures:i.e. liquidhandling,solidhan-dling, samplepreparation,data interpretation, statisticalanalysis,etc.Thestudentsarealsocompetentinanalyticalmethodsandunitoperationsinthelaboratory:i.e.densitymeasure-ments,measurementofpHandconductivity,acid-basereaction, titration,extraction,UV-visspectroscopy,cellrupture,enzymaticreactions,liquidchromatography,gaschromatography,etc.
Inaddition,thestudentshavethecompetenceinapplyinggreenchemistryprinciplesforthemanagementofenvironmentalissueswheretheyhaveagoodunderstandingoftheenviron-mentalconcepts,phenomenon,technologies,etc.includingthebuffercapacityofnaturalwa-ters,phosphorousremoval fromwastewaters,naturalpH indicators,greenhouseeffect,bio-dieselproduction,biogasproduction,biogasanalysis,biogascleaningandupgrading,etc.
2.ModuleContent
2.1)Introductiontolaboratoryworkandexperimentaldesign
Providessafetyandsecurityinstructionandanintroductiontoworkingwithvolumetricde-vices(includingpipettes,micro-pipettes,cylinders, flasks,etc.)andgravimetricdevices(bal-ancesandscales)andmeasurementsofthedensityofliquidsandsolids,etc.
Providesinsightintotheinterpretationofdataandapplicationofstatisticalconcepts(i.e.cal-culationofmean,standarddeviation,etc.),andalsotheinformationonsensitivityandaccuracyofthelabwareandinstruments,etc.
2.2)TheoryandpracticeofpHandconductivitymeasurement
DiscusstheoryandpraxisofthecorrelationbetweenpHandconcentrationofliquids,thecor-relationbetweenconductivityandconcentrationofliquids,determinationofthebuffercapac-ityofnaturalwaters,theoryandpracticeofphosphorousremovalfromwastewaters,investi-gatestheeffectofaflocculationaidforphosphorousremoval.
Inaddition,thepreparationofanaturalpHindicatorusinganextractionmethod,thedetermi-nationofthecharacteristicsofthisnaturalIndicator,theoryandpracticeofacid-basereactions,andtitrationarediscussed.
2.3)TheoryandpracticeofUV-vis-spectroscopy
ProvidessomeinsightsintothemeasurementprincipleofUV-vis-spectroscopy,theLambert-BeerLaw,relationbetweencolourandabsorptionspectra,dilutionofsamples,preparationofacalibrationcurve,UV-vismeasurementswithdifferentsamples,etc.
Provideshands-onpraxisontherecoveryofintracellularbiomoleculesbycellrupture,workwithaball-millandultrasonicdevice,detectionofbiomoleculeswithUV-vis-spectroscopy,etc.
2.4)Chemical-basisofbio-reactorsandbiogasproduction
Providesanintroductionandthehistoricalperspectiveofindustrialbiotechnology,bioreactors,etc.andthetypesofbioreactorsandtheirmodesofoperation.Alsodiscussesthebioreactorsforsubmergedandsolid-phaseproduction,bioreactormodelling,theapplicationofmicrobiol-ogyinindustrialprocesses,etc.
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Andalso,provideshands-onpraxiswithassemblingaset-upforbiogasproductionandproducebiogasusingbiomasssubstrate.Discussesthetheoryofbiogascleaning,theprinciplesofab-sorptionofgaseouscompoundswithliquids,separationofagaseousstreamwithascrubber,andthedepletionofsourgasesfrombiogas,etc.
Providesinsightsintothebasicprincipleofliquidchromatography,sizeexclusionchromatog-raphy,andundertakethepreparationofbuffersolutionandsample,andtheseparationofamixtureofsaltsandproteinwithliquidchromatography.
Andalso,discussesthebasicprinciplesofgaschromatography,themeasurementofgascon-tentsfrombioreactors,andthepracticeandtheoryofWLD-detectors.
2.5)Basicaspectsofmechanics
Presentstranslationalkinematicswhereareassuchasthedefinitionofdisplacement,velocity,andacceleration,derivationofkinematicsequationsforone-,two-,andthree-dimensionalmo-tionusingalgebra,trigonometryandcalculus,etc.arecovered.Andalso,focusesonsolvingkin-ematicsproblems.
DiscussesforceandmotionwhereNewtonianlawsofmotionarefocused.Explainstheconceptsofmassandweight,discussesthefunctionofvarioustypesofforces,suchasgravitational,fric-tional,andelasticforces.
Intheareaofworkandenergy,theapplicationofthedefinitionofworkandpowertosolvestandardtextproblemsisfocused.Inaddition,theefficientusageofwork-energyconceptsisdiscussed in-depth. Also, the derivation of kinetic, gravitational, and elastic energy and thework-energytheoremaredone.
2.6)Fundamentalsofthermodynamics
Presentstheconceptsofsystemandthesystemboundary,neighbourhoodandadjacentsys-tems,open,closedandisolatedsystems,etc.Alsodiscussesthethermalstatevariablessuchastemperature,pressure,volume,mass,internalenergy,thethermodynamicequilibrium,stateandprocesses,heat,work,internalenergyandenthalpy,cyclicprocesses,specificheat,calo-rimetryandheattransfer,the1st lawofthermodynamicsappliedtoclosedsystemsofIdealgases,massandenergybalances,Carnotprinciple,Carnotcycle,Clausiusprinciple,entropyandthe2ndlawofthermodynamics,heatengines,heatpumpsandchillers,etc.andthethermalefficiency.
Furthermore,othercyclessuchasOtto,Diesel,andRankinecyclesarealsopresentedanddis-cussed.
3.RequiredReading
1.Anumberofpeer-reviewed,latestandseminalpaperswillbeprovidedasrequiredreadinginbothdomains.
2.Tipler,P.A.,Mosca,G.(2007).PhysicsforScientistsandEngineers,6thEd.W.H.Freeman&Co.,NewYork.
3.Baird,C.,Cann,M.(2012).EnvironmentalChemistry,5thEd.W.H.Freeman&Co.,NewYork.
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AnotherregularlyofferedelectivetopicistheTravellingUniversity(TU).TUisasigna-tureseminarcoursedevelopedbyIfaSaimingtodeployitsexpertiseintangibleprojectsworldwidethatallowsthestudentstoputtheiracquiredtheoreticalknowledgeintheIMATM.Sc.programmeintopractice.AnnuallyIfaSorganisesaTUinFallSemesterwithitsglobalresearchpartnersandclientsprovidingtheexclusiveopportunityforstudentstowork‘hands-on’onapre-definedproject.Projectsinthepasthadbeenthedevelop-mentofzero-emissionuniversity/industrystrategies,planningofcomprehensivewastemanagementstructures,developmentofeco-industrialparks,etc.
TravellingUniversityhasprovenitssuccessonfivecontinentsinover20countriessuchasBrazil,Canada,Germany,Sweden,Morocco,CapeVerde,Namibia,Turkey,China,Ja-pan,andSriLanka.Furthermore,truetoitspremise,TUhasprovenitsutilityasacost-effectiveandefficienttoolinthepedagogicaldimensionwhilstdeliveringsuperiorre-searchresultswhichcouldbeadoptedtowardsthepractice.Italsoservesasacommonplatformbringingtogetheralargenumberofstakeholdersfrombothpublicandprivatesectorsforacommoncause;sustainable[business]developmentthroughtheintelligentmanagementofresources.
ThegeneralTUsettingisthatthestudentstraveltotheprojectlocation,formfourgroups,viz.
1. MaterialFlowManagementTeam:researchonprocurement,dataanalysis,keyactors/stakeholderanalysis,potentialassessment,andtheevaluationofthelegal,environmental,institutional,economicandtechnicalframeworkconditionspertinenttotheundertaking
2. TechnologyTeam:researchintoalternativeandinnovativetech-nical-/technologicalsolutionstovalorisetheuncoveredpotentialsoftheresourceflowsthroughthe‘system’intimeandspacewithinthedefinedframeworkconditions
3. FinanceTeam:assesstheeconomicfeasibilityoftheundertaking(project)andsubsequentlydevelopingthebusinessplansofthesug-gestedsolutions
4. CommunicationandOrganizationTeam:principallyobservesthestakeholdermanagementaspectsoftheresearchproject.ThisteamisalsotaskedtoobservetheoverallorganisationalaspectsoftheTUin-cludingthepublicrelations,coordination,andplanningofallonsiteandoffsiteactivities
andstrivestosolvethechallenge(s)/achieveobjectiveswithin14daysunderreal-lifeworkingconditions.Subsequently,thestudentsmustpresenttheirfindingsandpro-posedsolutionsto—inaformalconference—tothekeystakeholdersincludinghigh-rankingpublicandprivatesectorofficials.Andalso,thestudentsmustsubmitacompre-hensivetechnicalreport,asagreeduponwiththeclient/keystakeholder,thatconciselypresentsthetechno-economicsolutions.
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UnderthesupervisionofProf.Dr.PeterHeck,theinternationalteamofstudents—usu-allyassistedbytwoseniorprojectmanagersofIfaS—carryoutthespecifictasksofsci-entificanalysisofasystem—acompany/businessentity,auniversity,amunicipality,aregion,etc.—foritsresourceflowcharacteristicsthroughtimeandspaceforagivensystemboundaryinordertoidentifythesubject’sexistingchallengesanddevelopmentpotentialstowardsasustainablesystem.Basedonthefindings,theTUdevelops—asaresearchexercise—newtechnologicalandmanagerialimprovementstrategiesandde-velopfinancingstrategiesandbusinessplansforthesubsequentimplementationoftheproject.
AlthoughtheTUhasprovenitspedagogicaluniqueness,itsometimesrequiresfinancialcontributionsoftheparticipatingstudentstocoverthecostsoftraveltoforeigncoun-tries,whichcannotentirelybefundedbytheprogrammeforalargegroupofstudents.Shouldthisbeafinancialburdenfortheparticipatingstudents,theyareencouragedbutnotobligedtotakeanotherregularlyofferedelectiveandtradeitoffagainstsuitablemodulesatthepartneruniversitiesorECB.
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Module 10 [M10]: Elective (Example: Travelling University)
Duration 1semester
StudySemester 3rdsemester
Frequency Annual(Summersemester)
RecommendedPrerequi-sites
None
Classification ☐RequiredCourse
☒CompulsoryElectiveCourse
CreditPoints 6
WeightofGrade (6/90)6.67%
ContactHours 4SWS/60h
Self-Study 120h
TotalWorkload 180h
Language English
ModeofDelivery&
Didactics
Group-basedundertakingtoresolveapracticalproblemunderthesupervisionandguidanceofprofessionalIfaSmanagers
Professorin-charge Prof.Dr.PeterHeckandIfaSprojectmanager(s)
TeachingPersonnel Prof.Dr.PeterHeckandIfaSprojectmanager(s)
RequirementfortheAwardofECTSPoints
Personalparticipationattheonsiteprojectexecution
MethodsofEvaluation(%)=allocation
☐Writtenexam
☐Vivavoce
☐Colloquium
☒Projectpresentation(40)
☒Classparticipation(30)
☒Report(30)
☐Practicalexam
☐Laboratoryperformance
1.LearningObjectives
Thestudentsareable tosuccessfullyapply the theoreticalknowledgeacquired in the IMATM.Sc.programmetoresolvepracticalproblemsinpracticalworkenvironments.Theyhavethenecessarypracticalexperienceandin-depthknowledgeofcertainenvironmentaltechnologies,economicsandmanagementstrategies.
Studentsareabletorecognisecomplexsystemicproblemsanddevelopnovelfuture-orientedsolutionsapplyingtheirknowledgeoncutting-edgeZEtechnologies.Studentsareabletocalcu-late,documentandpresentthetechnicalandeconomicfeasibilityofthedesignedprojectsolu-tions,includingthepredictions/forecastsofregionaladdedvalueandGHGmitigationpotential.
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2.ModuleContent
TheTUconsistsofthefollowingphasesandthespecificworkthereof.
PhaseI:PreparatoryPhase
ThepreparatoryactivitiesofTUincludedesktopresearchpertinenttothesubjectpriortovis-itingtheTUlocation.Followingspecifictasksshallbeundertakenbythestudentsandregularlyreporttheprogressduringthepre-departuremeetingsatECB.
a) Aliterature-basedinvestigation(desktopresearch)inordertoassessthestatusquooftheresearchsubjectandfamiliarizeandorienttheTUresearchteamtowardsthekeytasks
b) Evaluationofanyformerstudiesthosethatparticularlyidentifythesustainabilityis-suesof the subject andanymeasures taken to rectify them towardsachievingzero-emission
c) Identificationandassessmentofpotentialtechnologiesandstrategiessuitableforthesubject considering its potentially employable resource flows, geographical location,andeco-climaticregion
d) Communicationwithparticipatingstakeholders inorder toestablishcooperation to-wardsdataprocurement,organisationofonsiteprojectactivities,andto identify thedeployableresources
e) Analysisofthelegal,institutional,economic,andenvironmentalframeworkconditionspertinenttothedevelopmentoftheresearchobjective
Thispreparatoryphaseisamixbetweenteamwork—guidedbythemodulerepresentativeandIfaSkeyprojectmanagers—andpreparatorylectures,workshopsandinformationsessionstoequalisetheoverallknowledgeofallstudentresearchersinordertoexecutetheonsiteprojectactivitiesefficiently.
PhaseII:TUExecutionPhase
TheTUexecutionphaseconsistsoftheresearchapplicationoftheIfaS’MaterialFlowMan-agement [MFM] tool-set (i.e.MaterialFlowAnalysis, SustainableProjectDevelopmentandProjectFinancing,etc.)onsite.Theresearchmethodologyinvolvesthedefinitionofasystemboundary,assessmentofthestatusquo(i.e.existingmaterialandenergyflows—includingwa-terandwastewater,energyinputandwaste,biomassandsolidwaste,rawmaterialsandotherresources,etc.—pertinenttotheproject’sobjective.
Theonsiteresearchactivitiesshallfollowastepwiseprocedureforthequantitativeandquali-tativeassessmentofthematerialflowsandincludes:
a) Sitevisit(s),theestablishmentofasystemboundary,andonsiteprocurementofdata(e.g.energyandmaterialconsumptionmeasurements)andassessmentofthemagni-tudeofsite-specificvariabilitiesofdata
b) Assessmentofthepresentconditionoftheresourceandenergyconsumptionandre-latedimpacts,thestatusofinfrastructureincludingtheirmaintenanceaspects(i.e.sta-tusquoanalysisofthesystem)
c) Visualisation(‘mapping’)ofthematerialandenergyflowsofthedefinedsystem(inclu-siveofallprocesses)
d) DeterminationandassessmentofthespecifictechnologiesandstrategiesfortheZeroEmissionshift(technicalfeasibilityassessment)
e) EvaluationoftheeconomicaspectsofproposedZEtechnologiesandstrategiesinclud-ingpriceandembeddedcostsforresourceandenergyuseintheproposedZEsystemonafullcostaccountingbasis(economicfeasibilityassessment)
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f) AssessmentoftheCO2ebalanceoftheproposedsystemandcompareitagainstthebusi-nessasusualscenario
PhaseIII:CommunicationPhase
Anessentialpartofthecommunicationphaseisthepresentationofthepreliminaryresearchfindings toa largestakeholdergroup ina finalworkshop/conference.Theresultsof there-searchphasesarecomprehensivelydocumentedinaTUresearchproceedingandsubsequentlypresentedtotheresearchpartners.
3.RequiredReading
None.
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Module 12 [M 12]: Master Thesis & Colloquium
Duration 1semester
StudySemester 4thsemester
Frequency Annual(Summersemester)
RecommendedPrerequi-sites
See§9oftheExaminationRegulations(FachPO)
Classification ☒RequiredCourse
☐CompulsoryElectiveCourse
CreditPoints 30(Thesis=24;Colloquium=6)
WeightofGrade Thesis=(24/90)26.67%;Colloquium=(6/90)6,67%
ContactHours N/A
Self-Study 900h
TotalWorkload 900h
Language English
ModeofDelivery&
Didactics
N/A
Professorin-charge CurrentIMATprogrammecoordinator
TeachingPersonnel Lecturersaccordingtheselectedtopics
RequirementfortheAwardofECTSPoints
FortheawardoftheECTSandsubsequentlythemasterqualifi-cations,thestudentmustatleastacquireagradof‘C’(i.e.4,0)forthewrittenmasterthesis.Thedurationofworkincludingonesemester(6months)anditcommenceswiththeregistra-tionofthethesis.Thetimeallocatedfortheoraldefence/collo-quiumisapproximately30minutesinaccordancewiththeECB/HTexaminationregulation.
MethodsofEvaluation(%)=allocation
☐Writtenexam
☐Vivavoce
☒Colloquium(20)
☐Projectpresentation
☐Classparticipation
☒Masterthesis(80)
☐Practicalexam
☐Laboratoryperformance
1.LearningObjectives
Thestudentshavetheabilitytoapplyindependentlythespecificmethods,concepts,ap-proachesandknowledgetheyhaveintheareaofInternationalMaterialFlowManagementto-wardstheirresearchofthemasterthesis.Theypossessthenecessaryknowledgeandskillstoevaluatetheeconomic,technical,social,andenvironmentalimpactsofthesubjecttheyintendtoexamineanddrawthenecessaryconclusioninascientificmanner.Thestudentsalsopos-sessthecompetencetocomposethemasterthesisadheringtoacademicwriting/communica-tionsrequirementsemployingtechnical/scientificlanguageandalsoabletodefendtheirfind-ingsinacolloquium.
2.ModuleContent
N/A
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3.RequiredReading
Therearenorequiredtextbookstoperuse.However,thestudentsareadvisedtofamiliarisethemselveswiththeprocessofacademic/technicalwritingbyassociatingpeer-reviewedpub-lications.