This course intends to give a specialised understanding of the properties, production and recycling of the most common metals and for their role in a sustainable society and in a circular economy. The course consists of a project, where the participants choose a real case to analyse and apply their knowledge in circular economy and recycling on it. As the course is directed to professionals, the participants are encouraged to choose their case from activities that they have experience from.
MH103V Materials in a Circular Society - Project in Metals 2.0 credits
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus MH103V (Spring 2025–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus MH103V (Spring 2025–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After passing the course, the student should be able to:
- Apply concepts and methods concerning circular economy and metals in a real case
- Analyse, in a real case, possibilities and challenges for how metals could contribute to a sustainable society and a circular economy
- Present an analysis in speech and writing
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Completed the course MH102V Materials in a Circular Society - Metals 1.0 higher education credits.
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- PRO1 - Project assignment, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
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The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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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
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Main field of study
Technology
Education cycle
First cycle
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