Systems Integration and Sustainability

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Systems Integration and Sustainability
Leerdoelen	At the end of the course, the student is able to: 1) Use systems thinking to evaluate the sustainability aspects of production and consumption systems. 2) Judge the sustainability aspects of production and consumption systems based on life-cycle-assessment. 3) Design and compare integrated systems (with a focus on energy systems) at different spatial and temporal scales considering multidisciplinary factors. 4) Apply linear programming as a tool to assess systems for sustainability.
Omschrijving	In this course, the following key concepts are treated: (i) elements of systems thinking; (ii) concepts in life-cycle-assessment; (iii) linear programming concepts; (iv) design and evaluation of systems; (v) design and evaluation of integrated multi-disciplinary systems. All assignments and lectures relate to the sustainability aspects of production and consumption systems with a focus on energy systems. An important part of the course is acquiring practical skills by assignments and tutorials.
Uren per week
Onderwijsvorm	Hoorcollege (LC), Opdracht (ASM), Werkcollege (T) (Lectures (20h), Tutorial (20h), Assignments (80h), Self-study (20h).)
Toetsvorm	Opdracht (AST), Schriftelijk tentamen (WE) (Written exam (40%; Individual final take home assignment including open questions relating to all course elements. Minimum grade to pass is 5.5). Assignments (60%; Assignments are individual or in pairs).)
Vaksoort	master
Coördinator	prof. dr. ir. M.A. van den Broek
Docent(en)	G.A.H. Laugs, MSc. ,prof. dr. T. Schoot Uiterkamp ,prof. dr. ir. M.A. van den Broek
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs All supporting materials are provided through Brightspace.
Entreevoorwaarden	Pre-knowledge: Bachelor in natural sciences or related field. The course unit assumes prior knowledge acquired in Sustainable Use of Ecosystems (WMEE003-05) and Impact of Energy and Material Systems (WMEE002-05). The course unit is compulsory for the first year master students from the MSc Energy and Environmental Sciences (EES). Maximum capacity: 60 students. Priority for students from the MSc EES. The course unit prepares students for the research internship/research projects, in which the learning objectives attained are required as prior knowledge.
Opmerkingen	Pass mark: (Average assignments grade * 60%) + (Final take home assignment grade * 40%) > 5.5. Failure to submit assignment results in grade 1. Minimum grade required for final take home assignment is 5.5. Quality assurance: Standardized evaluation of assignments using rubric and/or correction model (ideal assignment). Prior to assessment: Two examiners review quality of assignments and answering models. After assessment: Second examiner performs random checks of the assessment outcomes. The second examiner for this course is dr. R.M.J. Benders.
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type MSc Biology: Research  (Electives/Optional modules) - semester I b keuze MSc Biology: Science, Business and Policy  (Electives/Optional modules) - semester I b keuze MSc Biomolecular Sciences  (Electives/Optional modules) - semester I b keuze MSc Courses for Exchange Students: Astronomy - Physics - Energy & Environment - semester I b MSc Ecology and Evolution: Ecology and Conservation  (Electives/optional modules) - semester I b keuze MSc Ecology and Evolution: Evolutionary Biology  (Electives/optional modules) - semester I b keuze MSc Energy and Environmental Sciences  ( Obligatory Courses) 1 semester I b verplicht MSc Marine Biology: Research  (Electives/Optional modules) - semester I b keuze