SEAD 540 — Industrial Ecology and Systems

Industrial ecology theory, concepts, normative goals and analytical methods. Material and energy flows, environmental impacts of industrial activities, systems thinking, transitioning from linear to closed loop systems, recent contributions to sustainable product systems, urban metabolism, optimized materials or energy management, development of a circular economy, new environmental policies and business models based on product or material lifecycle information. Consumer and organizational behaviour in transitioning to sustainable industrial systems.

• Credits: 3
• Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
• Department: Trottier Inst Sust,Eng&Design
• Taught by: Sarah Jordaan

Sections offered

• Section 001 (Lec), Fri 2:35-5:25 pm — 20 seats open
• Section 002 (Lec), Fri 2:35-5:25 pm — 3 seats open