Industrial Ecology is an emergent scientific discipline that promotes a systemic approach to human problems, integrating technical, environmental and social aspects. It is argued that this approach will show the way to sustainable development. For that reason Industrial Ecology is considered to be the ‘toolbox for sustainable development’ or the ‘science of sustainability’.
The first year is composed of 9 compulsory courses with a total of 54 EC.
The second year is composed of 3 compulsory courses with a total of 48 EC.
Students have to fill in 18 EC with Specialisation Modules.
The first year is composed of 9 compulsory courses with a total of 54 EC.
The second year is composed of 3 compulsory courses with a total of 48 EC.
Students have to fill in 18 EC with Specialisation Modules.
| Course | EC | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Project Groups | 12 | ||
| Thesis Preparation Module | 6 | ||
| Thesis Research Project | 30 | ||
The first year is composed of 9 compulsory courses with a total of 54 EC.
The second year is composed of 3 compulsory courses with a total of 48 EC.
Students have to fill in 18 EC with Specialisation Modules.
| Course | EC | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Course on LCA | 6 | ||
| Industrial Ecology Capita Selecta Module (2 EC) | 2 | ||
| Industrial Ecology Capita Selecta Module (3 EC) | 3 | ||
| Industrial Ecology Capita Selecta Module (4 EC) | 4 | ||
The Industrial Ecology track is a co-operation between three faculties of two Dutch universities:
Both universities deliver an equivalent contribution to the overall teaching programme.