In order to cope with environmental challenges, human beings try to find scientific ways to coordinate the relationship between humanity and the environment. As a bridge between humanity and the natural earth surface, the science of optimizing the industrial system has become the science of serving the sustainable development strategy.

Industrial Ecology (IE) will start from an analysis on the causes of environmental problems, so as to know the role of industrial system (IS) in the relationship between human and environment. Taking Ecology and Similarity Theory as its discipline foundation and IS as the research object, the structure, function and operation mechanism of IS are analyzed. Then the environmental impacts of IS are studied based on LCA technology. After that, some source measures for environmental improvement in perspective of IE are exchanged. The course has a three-layer structure from the identification of scientific questions to their theoretical analysis then to practical application and management, which comprehensively and effectively covers the core contents of IE including the basic concepts, principles, rules, management mechanisms and implementation approaches.

Through participating the study of IE, a comprehensive understanding of IE will be achieved. The participants will clearly know IS for its various components and the complex internal linkages among its components, as well as between IS and the external environment in material, energy, and economic aspects. The participants are also expected to grasp the method of evaluating the environmental impact of a system or a service, to obtain some effective scientific methods for the management of IS and further human activities. The above knowledge will be turned into the participant’s innovation ability in their scientific research and can be used in eco-planning of IS, source management of environmental pollutants, environmental management and so on.

This course aims to cultivate innovative talents. We use a research & discussion teaching method and organize the contents according to general scientific research processes from a question proposing to research method settlement then to obtaining reasonable answers. Every chapter or sector is built for a specific scientific issue or sub-issue, By putting teaching of knowledge with the exhibition of the knowledge acquirement together, we perform the processes of Teaching (T) and Learning (L) in the course; Guiding the participants to make comprehensive discussion and do scientific research on students topics to implement the processes of Research (R) and Practice (P), thus forms a typical integration of TLRP teaching pattern, which can effectively improve students' scientific research ability.

Partcipants need to process the 4 unit tests (15% each unit test) and 1 final exam (40%) , and earn at least 40 points to obtain credits. In order to  serve students better, the deadline for all unit tests and final tests is set at the end of December. 

Let students be familiar with the basic concepts, fundamental principles and methods for industry ecological evolution.

Let students can apply the knowledge of industry ecology to address environmental issues, to make eco-industrial system planning, to re-design products, service, consumption pattern and life style.

To cultivate students' scientific research ability and improve their innovative awareness so that the participants can use the comprehensive knowledge of IE to solve real problems. To promote international exchange. All the above will serve for the internationalization of disciplines and double First-class Construction.

The participants are suggested to have basic knowledge of mathematics and physics, and good English communication skills.

1. Textbook

 T.E. Graedel and B.R. Allenby, Industrial Ecology, 2nd edition, Prentice Hall, 2003

2. Recommended References

• Mao J.S., Li C.H., Pei Y.S., Xu L.Y. Circular Economy and Sustainable Development Enterprises. Springer. 2018.

• Yang Z.F. Planning of industry system. Eco-cities: A planning guide. Chapter 4.(Mao J.S., Planning of industry system); Chapter 11(Mao J.S, Eco-city Baotou Plan.) CRC press. 2012.

• Yang Z.F., Xu L.Y., Mao J. S. Urban Ecological Security Assessment and Regulation. Science Ppress. 2013.

• Mao J.S. Anthropogenic Flow of Lead. Science Press. 2016.

• T.E. Graedel, B.R.Allenby, Industrial Ecology, 1995.

• T.E. Graedel, B.R.Allenby, Industrial Ecology and the Automobile, 1998.

• B.R.Allenby, Industrial Ecology, Policy Framework and Implementation, 1999.

• T.E.Graedel, J.A. Howard-Grenville. Greening the Industrial Facility, Springer, 2005.

3. Recommended Journals and Websites

• Ecological Economics, https://www.journals.elsevier.com/ecological-economics
  

• Journal of Industrial Ecology, https://www.is4ie.org/jie
  

• Resource Conservation & Recycling, https://www.journals.elsevier.com/resources-conservation-and-recycling
  

• Journal of Cleaner Production. https://www.journals.elsevier.com/journal of cleaner production