Introduction to Industrial Ecology University of Tsukuba

Course Overview
One of the biggest challenges societies face is decoupling economic
growth from environmental pressure within the limits of the earth’s
carrying capacity. The highly inefficient use of natural resources from
extraction to final disposal produces wastes and releases to air, water
and soil. This course introduces the mechanisms and tools necessary to
overcome this challenge through Industrial Ecology (IE). IE focuses on
promoting industrial activities similar to processes in nature. This is
achieved by optimizing energy and material resource use while minimizing
and/or avoiding waste and pollution release. The course outlines the
tools to achieve this goal including resource use optimization through
the 3R Initiative, Life Cycle Assessment, and Material Flow Analysis.
The course will also address the technical and management aspects
including Environmental Management Systems, Cleaner Production and
Design for Environment. At the end of the course the student will
develop analytical skills and learn the tools necessary to design and
implement solutions to the current production and consumption patterns.
Learning Achievement
The course will outline the tools to achieve this goal including resource use optimization through the 3R Initiative proposed by Japan, Life Cycle Assessment, and Material Flow Analysis. The course will also address the technical and management aspects of the concept including Environmental Management Systems, Cleaner Production and Design for Environment. At the end of the course the student will develop analytical skills and learn the tools necessary to design and implement solutions to the current production and consumption patterns.
Competence
Subject-specific Competences:Systematic ecpertise
Course prerequisites
Grading Philosophy
Class attitude
Course schedule
Course type
Lectures
Online Course Requirement
Instructor
Yabar Helmut Friedrich
Other information
Lecture is conducted in English.
Hybrid or Others
Site for Inquiry
Please inquire about the courses at the address below.
Contact person: Helmut Friedrich Yabar
Email address: yabar.mostacero.h.ke@u.tsukuba.ac.jp
Link to the syllabus provided by the university