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[ 220HKFSPB1K23 ] KV Problem-Based Learning Project I

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Workload Education level Study areas Responsible person Hours per week Coordinating university
3 ECTS B1 - Bachelor's programme 1. year (*)Kunststofftechnik Gerald Roman Berger-Weber 2 hpw Johannes Kepler University Linz
Detailed information
Original study plan Bachelor's programme Sustainable Polymer Engineering & Circular Economy 2025W
Learning Outcomes
Competences
1. Students can examine a specific problem, such as "avoiding plastic in the oceans," identify relevant plastics and plastic products, select a sub-aspect, and develop a basic solution using polymer technology, presenting it in a comprehensible manner. (k3)

2. Students can explain the basic ecological, economic, and social aspects of their solution and relate them to the problem. (k2)

3. Students can define simple tasks in a team, work on them independently, and combine the results to achieve a shared goal. (k3)

Skills Knowledge
1. Analyze problem areas and identify relevant plastics and plastic products. (k3)

2. Select a sub-aspect of a problem and develop a sustainable technical solution using a polymer technology method. (k3)

3. Present the developed solution clearly and in a structured manner. (k3)

4. Describe the sustainability dimensions of a solution. (k2)

5. Explain the ecological, economic, and social impacts of plastics. (k2)

6. Define and coordinate tasks within a team. (k3)

7. Independently work on individual sub-tasks and compile results on time. (k3)

8. Collaborate effectively in a team and communicate in a goal-oriented way. (k3)

1. Key issues related to plastics, such as environmental pollution from plastic. (k2)

2. Basic properties of polymers and plastic products in the context of environmental issues. (k3)

3. Relevant polymer technology methods for developing simple technical solutions. (k3)

4. Fundamentals of sustainability dimensions (ecological, economic, social) and their application. (k2)

5. Environmental properties and impacts of plastics and plastic products. (k2)

6. Fundamentals of teamwork, such as role distribution and effective communication. (k2)

7. Basics of project management, including goal setting, time planning, and coordination. (k3)

8. Principles of collaboration in interdisciplinary contexts. (k2)

Criteria for evaluation The evaluation will include an assessment of ongoing project activities and a final evaluation after presentation to a panel of plastics engineering faculty toward the end of the semester.
Methods Collaborative work in a team of 4 to 6 students. Knowledge acquisition supported by a learning management system or by independent organization of necessary knowledge. 1 kick-off meeting and 2 presentations to all students as well as feedback by the teachers. Regular support by tutors.
Language German
Changing subject? No
Further information The students are able to analyze a problem area, e.g. "Avoiding plastics in the sea", identify plastics and plastic products involved, select a subaspect and develop a sustainable problem solution proposal using a plastics technology and present this in a comprehensible manner. The students are able to describe the different sustainability dimensions of their solution. The students are able to organize themselves independently in a team in a goal-oriented manner, depending on their previous knowledge, define subtasks and work through them individually as well as bring them back together on schedule (project management). Students can develop team cooperation and promote a good team culture. Students strengthen self-management, i.e. for example the ability to motivate themselves as well as setting and realizing personal goals (self-initiative), cooperation and communication skills as well as their expert knowledge of plastics and products made from them.
On-site course
Maximum number of participants 35
Assignment procedure Assignment according to priority