Introduction to the Circular Economy
Session
Regular Academic Session
Class Number
6517
Career
Undergraduate
Units
3 units
Grading
Graded Alpha
Description
This course introduces principles and concepts of a circular economy that can support a more sustainable future. The course reviews circular design, materials management, business models, supply chains, policy, financing, metrics, and applications. This course may include speakers and/or field trips to learn about companies with circular business practices.

Prerequisites: ENVS 101 or ENVS 137; or MGMT 201 for Quinlan School of Business students.

Outcomes: Explain circular economy; identify applications of circularity; understand role of policy, finance, and design in system-wide change; understand social, environmental, economic impacts of linear economic system.
Enrollment Requirements
ENVS 101 or ENVS 137; or MGMT 201 for Quinlan School of Business students
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Class Details
Instructor(s)
Sarah Ku
Meets
We 6:30PM - 9:00PM
Dates
08/25/2025 - 12/13/2025
Room
Inst for Env Sust - Room 122
Instruction Mode
In person
Campus
Lake Shore Campus
Location
Lake Shore Campus
Components
Lecture Required
Class Availability
Status
Open
Seats Taken
10
Seats Open
20
Combined Section Capacity
30
Wait List Total
0
Wait List Capacity
0
Combined Section
Intro to the Circular Economy
ENVS 333 - 001 (6517)
Status: Open - Enrl
Seats Taken: 7
Wait List Total: 0
Intro to the Circular Economy
ENVS 433 - 001 (6518)
Status: Open - Enrl
Seats Taken: 3
Wait List Total: 0