Search result: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2017
Environmental Sciences Master  | ||||||
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| Minor in Operations Eng. and Manag. for Forest and Timber Industries | ||||||
| Production Technology | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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| 701-1805-00L | Systems Engineering Lab Does not take place this semester. | W | 3 credits | 2P | H. R. Heinimann | |
| Abstract | Production processes are changing the properties of substances, energy and information in terms of time, location, quantity, quality, and their interactions. The learning unit aims at developing analytical and problem solving skills that are essential in engineering sciences. Case studies are characteristic examples for timber harvesting and manufacturing. | |||||
| Learning objective | Prozessnetzwerke werden als Material- und Informationsflüsse auf einem Graphen abgebildet, analysiert und zielgerichtet beeinflusst. Die Studierenden sollen dabei, • Die wissenschaftlichen Grundlagen des Systems Engineering verstehen, • Die Fertigkeiten fuer die Anwendung und den Umgang mit Tools für die Analyse von Prozessnetzwerken und Teilsystemen zu festigen, • Die Problemlösekompetenz vertiefen, • Ausgewählte Themen anhand von Originalliteratur vertiefen und kritisch beurteilen. • Die Konzepte „bestmögliche Vorgehensweise“ (best practice BP) und „beste verfügbare Technik“ (best available technology BAT) auf Exkursionen und anhand von Fallstudien verstehen. | |||||
| Content | [1] Methodische Grundlagen [2] Uebersicht über die weltweiten Holzflüsse [3] Bearbeitungs-, Umformungs-, Transport- und Speicherprozesse der Rohholzbereitstellung [4] Logistikprozesse für divergierende Material- und Informationsflüsse [5] Systematische Analyse und Gestaltung einer Supply Chain der Forst- und Holzwirtschaft anhand eines Falles [6] Engineering Tools (Input-Output Modelle, Prozess-Analysen); inklusive Entwickeln eigener Tools in Visual Basic for Applications (EXCEL) | |||||
| 101-0637-10L | Structures of Wood and Function  Number of participants limited to 15. | W | 3 credits | 2G | I. Burgert, E. R. Zürcher | |
| Abstract | The lecture Wood structure and function conveys basic knowledge on the microstructure of softwoods and hardwoods as well as general and species-specific relationships between growth processes, wood properties and wood function in the living tree. | |||||
| Learning objective | Learning target is a basic understanding of the anatomy of wood and the related impact of endogenous and exogenous factors. The students can learn how to distinguish common central European wood species at the macroscopic and microscopic level. A deeper insight will be given by wood identification exercises for softwood species. Further the students will gain insight into the relationships between tree growth and wood properties with a specific focus on the wood function in the living tree. | |||||
| Content | In an introduction to wood anatomy, the general structural features of softwoods and hardwoods will be explained and factors of diversity and variability will be discussed. A specific focus is laid on common central European tree species with relevance in the wood sector, which will be studied in macro-and microstructural investigations. For softwoods, exercises for the identification of species will be conducted. In the following, relationships between wood structure, properties and function in the living tree will be in the focus of the lecture. Topics covered are mechanical stability and water transport, branches, reaction wood formation (compression wood, tension wood), spiral growth, growth stresses as well as adaptive growth of trees. | |||||
| 101-0637-20L | Fundamentals of Wood Elaboration and Woodmachining | W | 3 credits | 2G | I. Burgert, O. F. Kläusler | |
| Abstract | The lecture Wood processing conveys knowledge on technological properties of wood and wood-based materials as well as on industrial processes for the fabrication of a vast variety of wood products. | |||||
| Learning objective | Learning target is a fundamental understanding of the dominating wood machining processes, which are applied to fabricate common wood products. Students will be introduced to the economic relevance of the renewable resource wood and are trained in its technological properties. The students will learn to identify the relationships between wood species and their properties as well as the suitable wood machining processes to fabricate targeted wood products. | |||||
| Content | The general introduction shows the economic relevance of the resource wood in a global, European and Swiss context and reflects aspects of sustainability in wood production and certification. In terms of bulk wood products a specific focus in laid on sawn timber production and drying processes. With regard to wood veneer production, steaming, veneer cutting and assembly to veneer lumber products are presented. Further the common technologies for the production of particle boards and fibre boards as well as paper will be discussed. In the following, the topics are related to wood gluing and wood protection as well as potentials and limitations in the application of wood and wood-based products. At the end of the lecture an excursion to a Swiss wood manufacturer is planned, in order to facilitate practical experience. | |||||
| Production Management | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 363-0445-00L | Production and Operations Management | W | 3 credits | 2G | T. Netland | |
| Abstract | This core course on Production and Operations Management provides the students insights into the basic theories, principles, concepts, and techniques used to design, analyze, and improve the operational capabilities of an organization. | |||||
| Learning objective | This POM core course provides students a broad theoretical basis for understanding, analyzing, designing, and improving operations. After completing this course: 1. Students can apply key concepts of operations strategy for analyzing production processes. 2. Students can conduct basic process mapping analysis and elaborate the limitations of the chosen method. 3. Students can calculate the needed capacity for production and service operations. 4. Students can select and use problem solving tools and methods. 5. Students can select and use the basic tools of lean thinking to improve the productivity of production and service operations. 6. Students can explain how new technologies and servitization affect production and operations management. 7. Additional skills: Students acquire experience in teamwork, report writing and presentation. | |||||
| Content | The course covers the most fundamental strategic and tactical concepts in production and operations management. The lectures cover: Introduction to POM; Operations strategy; Capacity management; Production planning and control; Lean management; Performance measurement; Problem solving; Service operations and servitization; New technologies in POM. | |||||
| Literature | Paton, S.; Clegg, B.; Hsuan, J.; Pilkington, A. (2011) Operations Management, 1st ed., McGraw Hill. | |||||
| 363-0445-02L | Production and Operations Management (Additional Cases) | W | 1 credit | 2A | T. Netland | |
| Abstract | Extension to course 363-0445-00 Production and Operations Management. | |||||
| Learning objective | Extension to course 363-0445-00 Production and Operations Management. | |||||
| Content | Additional cases to course 363-0445-00 Production and Operations Management. | |||||
| Environmental Management | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 102-0317-00L | Advanced Environmental Assessments Master students in Environmental Engineering choosing module Ecological Systems Design are not allowed to enrol 102-0317-00 Advanced Environmental Assessments (3KP) as already included in 102-0307-01 Advanced Environmental, Social and Economic Assessments (5KP). | W | 3 credits | 2G | S. Hellweg, R. Frischknecht | |
| Abstract | This course deepens students' knowledge of the environmental assessment methodologies and their various applications. | |||||
| Learning objective | This course has the aim of deepening students' knowledge of the environmental assessment methodologies and their various applications. In particular, students completing the course should have the - Ability to judge the scientific quality and reliability of environmental assessment studies, the appropriateness of inventory data and modelling, and the adequacy of life cycle impact assessment models and factors - Knowledge about the current state of the scientific discussion and new research developments - Ability to properly plan, conduct and interpret environmental assessment studies - Knowledge of how to use LCA as a decision support tool for companies, public authorities, and consumers | |||||
| Content | - Inventory developments, transparency, data quality, data completeness, and data exchange formats - Allocation (multioutput processes and recycling) - Hybrid LCA methods. - Consequential and marginal analysis - Recent development in impact assessment - Spatial differentiation in Life Cycle Assessment - Workplace and indoor exposure in Risk and Life Cycle Assessment - Uncertainty analysis - Subjectivity in environmental assessments - Multicriteria analysis - Case Studies | |||||
| Lecture notes | No script. Lecture slides and literature will be made available on the lecture homepage. | |||||
| Literature | Literature will be made available on the lecture homepage. | |||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Basic knowledge of environmental assessment tools is a prerequisite for this class. Students that have not done classwork in this topic before are required to read an appropriate textbook before or at the beginning of this course (e.g. Jolliet, O et al. 2016: Environmental Life Cycle Assessment. CRC Press, Boca Raton - London - New York. ISBN 978-1-4398-8766-0 (Chapters 2-5.2)). | |||||
| 102-0317-03L | Advanced Environmental Assessment (Computer Lab I) | W | 1 credit | 1U | S. Pfister | |
| Abstract | Different tools and software used for environmental assessments, such as LCA are introduced. The students will have hands-on exercises in the computer rooms and will gain basic knowledge on how to apply the software and other resources in practice | |||||
| Learning objective | Become acquainted with various software programs for environmental assessment including Life Cycle Assessment, Environmental Risk Assessment, Probabilistic Modeling, Material Flow Analysis. | |||||
| 102-0317-04L | Advanced Environmental Assessment (Computer Lab II) Not for master students in Environmental Engineering choosing module Ecological System Design as already included in Environment and Computer Laboratory I (Year Course): 102-0527-00 and 102-0528-00. | W | 2 credits | 2P | S. Pfister | |
| Abstract | Technical systems are investigated in projects, based on the software and tools introduced in the course 102-0317-03L Advanced Env. Assessment (Computer Lab I). The projects are created around a complete but simplified LCA study, where the students will learn how to answer a given question with target oriented methodologies using various software programs and data sources for env. assessment | |||||
| Learning objective | Become acquainted with utilizing various software programs for environmental assessment to perform a Life Cycle Assessment and learn how to address the challenges when analyzing a complex system with available data and software limitations. | |||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Prerequisite is enrolment of 102-0317-00 Advanced Environmental Assessments and of 102-0317-03 Advanced Environmental Assessments (Computer Lab I) in parallel or in advance (both courses in HS). | |||||
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