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305542 (v.1) Sustainable Production and Consumption 311



 

Area:

Department of Environmental Biology

Contact Hours:

2.0

Credits:

12.5

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly
The relation between production and consumption systems and patterns on one hand and the sustainable use of natural resources and protection of the environment on the other hand. The course themes are addressed from a practical angle by studying both established and emerging concepts, methodologies and tools that contribute to the transition towards more sustainable production and consumption systems and patterns. Industry and Environment. Government Policies and Strategies - Agenda 21. Cleaner Production and Eco-Efficiency. Cleaner Production Assessment. Environmental Management Systems (and ISO 14001). Design for the Environment. Life Cycle Assessment. Sustainability Reporting - Triple Bottom Line. Industrial Ecology. Sustainable Consumption. Sustainable Technology. Development. Global Sustainability Scenarios. The Natural Step and Natural Capitalism.


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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