0.2.3 Course structure – Critical Raw Materials
Course subject(s)
Module 0. Getting started
The course is spread over a number of modules which are laid out to take you each one week to complete, except for a “track” module (shown in the image under “Solutions”) which takes two weeks to complete.
In module 4, you get the chance to choose the track you’d like to focus your interest on, and deepen your knowledge in that area. Regardless of your choice, all materials from each track will be available to you, so feel free to follow as you see fit. We want you to focus on topics that interest you, or maybe you come from a background in one of these areas and would like to use what you learn in your own profession.
Course structure
Here is an overview of the content that will be covered per module, and approximately how long it will take you to complete each module.
Module 1 – Introduction: Relevance of critical raw materials in our society
What is the definition of a critical raw material? What role do these materials play in our transition to a more sustainable future? Will we run out of critical raw materials soon?
Estimated study load: 4-5 hours
Module 2 – Challenges: The issues with critical raw materials and their opportunities
What are the challenges related to critical raw materials that have to be overcome or managed?
Estimated study load: 6-7 hours
Module 3 – Analysis: Tools for evaluating raw material challenges
What are the tools needed to analyze material systems and dynamics? What impact on the environment and society do these resources have?
Estimated study load: 6-7 hours
Module 4, 5, 6 & 7 – Solutions: Approaches and strategies for tackling the challenges
How can we overcome the challenges we are facing with critical raw materials? Learn the tools to tackle them from different perspectives.
Estimated study load: 8-9 hours
Module 8 – Pioneers: Good practice examples
What are example companies in this field and what do they differently? Hear from example businesses how they tackle some of the most pressing material challenges.
Estimated study load: 2-3 hours
How we structure each module
In each module, you will encounter a variety of readings, video and audio lectures, and interviews on the different topics.
At the beginning of every module there will be a feedback video in which Alessa looks back on the previous module with another instructor and summarizes the highlights of the last module.
Raw Materials: Managing Resources for a Sustainable Future by TU Delft OpenCourseWare is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
Based on a work at https://online-learning.tudelft.nl/courses/critical-raw-materials-managing-resources-for-a-sustainable-future/ /