Circular Economy (EN)

After looking at the status quo, we will study transition theory and will try to tackle some of the problems that currently exist in our economical system. The circular economy is one of the solutions that were presented to solve the problems in the linear economy. We will study this solution, its benefits and its flaws in detail. We will also study other proposed solutions (such as dougnut economics and the biobased economy) and will identify the differences between them. After that we will look at the changes that both governments and companies will need to make in order to make the shift towards a circular economy. The students will analyse specific cases individually as well as in a group assignment.

This elective course is part of the minor Sustainability and Economics. In addition to students taking the minor, this course is also accessible for other UvA students.

 

 

 

Learning objectives

At the end of the course the student can:

• Describe the difference between linear and circular economy, as well as between circular economy and other models like biobased economy, blue economy and doughnut economy.
• Come up with real life of fictive examples of circular practices.
• Apply the transition theory on the transition to a circular economy.
• Measure circularity in multiple ways and critically review the metrics used.
• Recognize government interventions that can lead to a circular economy.
• Apply the theory of the circular economy on a practical case assignment and sharply analyze this case.

Coordinator

Dhr. T.L. Bulters MSc

Teaching format

Lectures, seminars, presentation/symposium, self-study / working independently on a project

Assessment

Type of examination	Weighting	Resit possible	Minimum grade
Homework assignments	10%	No	None
Exam	50%	Yes	6
Group assignment	40%	No	None

Recommended prior knowledge

None.

Course materials

Study material will be published on Canvas.

Timetable

See Datanose.

Number of participants

100 students maximum. First come first serve.

Costs

See website.

Registration

UvA-students can register themselves from 9 June (look for code 5512CIEC6Y in SIS) until a week before the start of the course. If you have any trouble while registering please contact: Keuzeonderwijs-iis@uva.nl

Other parties, such as contract students, UvA staff or students from other institutions, interested can register from 9 June, through the registration form.

Other parties, such as contract students and UvA staff can only take part as auditor (toehoorder) and do not take part in the exam(s).