| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Master's Degree With Thesis |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 10 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Explain the fundamental concepts, terminology, and methodological frameworks of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA),
- Collect, organize, and evaluate life cycle inventory (LCI) data,
- Use LCA software tools,
- Develop and communicate evidence-based recommendations.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | Approaches and methods for life cycle assessment for products and processes using ISO 14040. Case studies for products, processes, and infrastructure/building systems. Application of life cycle assessment to a product or system. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction, Course Overview |
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2nd Week |
LCA Standards and Frameworks |
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3rd Week |
Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) Methodology |
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4th Week |
LCI Modeling Practice |
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5th Week |
Introduction to LCA Software |
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6th Week |
LCA Software Application |
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7th Week |
LCA Software Application |
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8th Week |
Midterm |
|
9th Week |
Life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCIA) |
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10th Week |
LCIA Interpretation |
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11th Week |
Critical Review of LCA Studies |
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12th Week |
LCA for Policy and Decision Making |
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13th Week |
Project Work Session |
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14th Week |
Project Work Session |
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15th Week |
Final Project Presentations |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | 1. Curran, MA, Life Cycle Assessment Handbook: A Guide for Environmentally Sustainable Products, 1st Edition, Wiley-Scrivener, ISBN-13: 978-1118099728. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Questions/Answers
- Presentation
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
|
Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
30 |
| Assignment |
1 |
10 |
| Quiz |
1 |
20 |
| Total(%) |
|
60 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
60 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
40 |
| Total(%) |
|
100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
1 |
50 |
50 |
| Individual or group work |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
80 |
80 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
60 |
60 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
|
|
|
| Final exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Homework |
1 |
20 |
20 |
| Quiz |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Total Work Load | 300 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 10 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 10 |
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| Language of Instruction | English |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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