Course Details

Course Code: EN9005
Course Title: Circular Economics and Sustainable Development
Short Title: Circular Econ
Course Level:: Level 9
Valid From:: 2023/2024 Sem 1
Credits:: 15
Owner: School of Engineering
Assessment Method: Achievement
Course Aim

This course aims to empower engineering students with the knowledge and tools to integrate circular economy principles into engineering practices and energy systems. Students will explore resource optimization, waste reduction, lifecycle management, and sustainable business models. Through a systems thinking approach, the course seeks to foster innovation and responsible decision-making, aligning economic objectives with ecological sustainability.

 
CILO
On Completion of this course, the learner will be able to
# Learning Outcome Description
1 Understand and apply circular economy principles to engineering practices in the GCC/Bahrain, including life cycle assessment and design for longevity, reparability, and recyclability.
2 Understand the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and propose engineering solutions that contribute to these goals in the GCC/Bahrain context.
3 Evaluate policies and regulations related to circular economy and sustainable development in the GCC/Bahrain and understand their economic implications.
Requisites
No requisites
 
Examinations
Assessment Type
Examination (Unseen)
Other Controlled Assessments
Assessment Type
Presentation
Uncontrolled Assessments
Assessment Type
Project (Group/Individual)

The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

Affiliated Entities
Entity Code Entity Title Entity Version Entity Type
ENT9010 Master of Science in Engineering (Applied) in Sustainable Energy Systems 1 Programme