Content
In this course, the basics of materials science and waste management are briefly repeated in plenary sessions and deepened in self-study. The focus is on a consolidated understanding of the complex relationships between material properties and the use of materials in the context of circular economy and ecological product development.
Materials
- Types of materials and their most important properties
- Properties and areas of application
- Pure materials and composites
Circular and waste management
- Recap: Difference between waste management and circular economy
- Waste management
- Circular economy strategy
Eco -Design
- Definition of eco-design
- ECO - Design PRocess- Principles
- Approaches
- Stages
Teaching method
Overview and recap of the most important basics in plenary and home study
Analysis and critical reflection of a product or product group (depending on complexity)
Based on the analysis, the entire life cycle of the products should be presented, problem areas identified and solutions proposed
Presentation of the most important results and comparison with other groups, thus creating an understanding of different material applications
Examination
Immanente Leistungsüberprüfung
2 Intermediate test on the theoretical basics
Elaboration of a project study (analysis of a product/product group with regard to material use, ECO design and waste management)
Presentation of the project results and comparison with other groups
Teaching language
Englisch
