NCHU Course Outline

Course Name	(中) 循環經濟與永續發展(3430)
Course Name	(Eng.) Circular Economy and Sustainability
Offering Dept	Department of Environmental Engineering
Course Type	Elective	Credits	3	Teacher	Remi Nicolas CHAUVY
Department	Department of Environmental Engineering/Undergraduate	Language	English	Semester	2026-SPRING
Course Description	Industrial ecology is a crucial interdisciplinary discipline for scientists, engineers, and policymakers, to understand industry-environment interactions. This elective lecture provides a comprehensive understanding of the concepts related to industrial ecology and industrial symbiosis, including an overview of various tools and approaches such as life cycle assessment, design for X, reverse logistics, material and substance flow analysis, and circular economy. Strategies based on real life case studies, including the concept of net zero mapping, will be also discussed.
Prerequisites				self-directed learning in the course	Y

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1. Gain insight into the fundamental principles of industrial ecology and industrial symbiosis and tools.
2. Apply life cycle thinking and circular economy concepts to real-world industrial scenarios.
3. Design sustainable products, processes, and systems.
4. Investigate and offer strategies for industrial symbiosis and collaborative initiatives.

3.Professional engineering knowledge and application skills for solving environmental pollution problems and promoting sustainable development.

4.Capability of environmental engineering design.

5.Capability of data-integrating, project-management, effective-communication and teamwork.

6.Capability of independent-thinking, innovation and problem-solving.

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Week	Course Content
Week 1	Course Introduction
Week 2	Learning from Nature: Ecological Principles and Life Cycle Approaches in Industry
Week 3	Circular Economy in Action: Principles, Benefits, and Real-World Applications
Week 4	Integrating Waste Strategies with Resource and Renewable Energy Management
Week 5	Industrial Symbiosis in Practice: Principles, Benefits, and Collaborative Pathways
Week 6	Basics on Material Flow Analysis
Week 7	Observed holiday for NCHU Anniversary & Sports meet
Week 8	Midterm Exam
Week 9	Intelligent Circularity- using AI to Reduce Waste and Optimize Resources across the Supply Chain
Week 10	AI-Driven Design for X (DfX) and Reverse Logistics for Sustainable Systems
Week 11	Introduction to Design Thinking
Week 12	Designing for the Planet: Principles of Eco-Design and Sustainable Products
Week 13	From Automation to Intelligence: Technology-Driven Supply Chains in Industry 4.0
Week 14	Project Presentation (I)
Week 15	Project Presentation (II)
Week 16	Final Exam
self-directed learning	02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.

Evaluation

Course Participation and Attendance: 5%.
Midterm exam: 25%.
Group Presentation: 40%.
Final exam: 30%.

Textbook & other References

1. Ayres R.U., Ayres L.W. (2002). “A Handbook of Industrial Ecology”, 2002.
2. Graedel T.E, Allenby B.R. (2010), “Industrial Ecology and Sustainable Engineering”, 2010.
3. Li X. (2018), “Industrial Ecology and Industry Symbiosis for Environmental Sustainability: Definitions, Frameworks and Applications”, 2018.
4. Salomone R., Cecchin A., Deutz P., Raggi A., Cutaia L. (2020). “Industrial Symbiosis for the Circular Economy: Operational Experiences, Best Practices and Obstacles to a Collaborative Business Approach (Strategies for Sustainability)”, 2020.

Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website

Office Hours

Regular office hours (TBD)

Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL)

07.Affordable and Clean Energy 09.Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 11.Sustainable Cities and Communities 12.Responsible Consumption 13.Climate Action

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