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Presentation
Presentation
In this UC, the concept of Circular Economy and Resource Management is explored in several areas, namely: value creation, the role of technological innovation in adapting to more efficient and efficient production paradigms and the importance of creativity in the design stages of solutions.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Master Degree | Semestral | 6
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
1 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT503-22835
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
- Resource management and natural capital - Introduction to the concept of circular economy - Industrial ecology and zero emission strategies - Innovation in circularity - Communicate the Circular Economy - Financing and new business opportunities - Material Flow Management: Conceptional Approach and International Case Studies
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Objectives
Objectives
Today's society is unsustainable. The challenges we face are well known: waste, climate change, lack of water, scarce resources, loss of biodiversity, etc. At the same time, it is recognized the importance of catalysing sustainable economic models and offering opportunities to a growing population. In this UC, the concept of Circular Economy and Resource Management is explored in several areas, namely: value creation, the role of technological innovation in adapting to more efficient and efficient production paradigms and the importance of creativity in the design stages of solutions. This UC should instil the capacity to identify the problems associated with the Circular Economy, to recognize the importance of adopting integrated management policies, managing to transpose its action in search of solutions in various domains that are an example of innovation and creativity in the resolution of problems.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
Expositive/interrogative method; development of assignments and challenges using bibliographic research and the internet; individual/group assignments, case studies are aimed at applying and amplifying acquired knowledge, reflection and discussion. Active learning methodologies, namely: Case Study Analysis; Brainstorming; Role Play, Mentimeter, Flipped Learning, Mind Maps, systemic thinking, emphasizing the 4 C's of Education (Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, Creativity). Continuous assessment based on students' attendance at a minimum of 2/3 of classes, worksheets and group work with written and oral presentations. The partial assignments developed throughout the semester will have a weight of 60% and the final assignment 40%. Written exam for students who do not pass the continuous assessment; minimum mark 10 (9.5).
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References
References
Cox, C. Barry/ Moore, Peter D./Ladle, Richard (2016). Biogeography. An ecological and evolutionary approach, 9th edition, Wiley-Blackwell. Graedel, Tom H.; Allenby, Braden R.; Graedel, T.E. (2009) Industrial Ecology and Sustainable Engineering. Prentice Hall. Brunner, Paul H./ Rechberger, Helmut: Practical Handbook of Material Flow Analysis, Lewis Publications, 2004.
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
