The course takes place in period

2 (2022-10-24 to 2022-12-31)

Level/category

Professional studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

2

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

In this study unit the focus lies on the following
competencies:
Sustainability

SDGs in focus:
#11 SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
#12 RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
#13 CLIMATE ACTION

Learning outcomes

Once you have completed the study unit you will have:

An understanding of life cycle assessments (LCA)
principles, standards and methodology that can be
applied to engineering products and processes.
(Knowledge)

Awareness of the relevance of accurate data acquisition
and models, the implications of the environmental impact
results. (Attitude)

Ability to utilize several digital resources and tools
for the LCA of products and whole life cycle carbon
footprinting of constructions projects. Ability to
interpret LCA and foot-printing results critically and
propose more sustainable solutions through scenario
modelling. (Skill)

Course contents

Lectures, computer-based exercises, group project, guest
presentations

- Introduction to LCA and industrial ecology
- Environmental impacts
- Material flow analysis (MFA)
- Environmental product declarations (EPD)
- Carbon assessment of buildings (OneClickLCA)
- Sustainability tools in CAD (SolidWorks)
- LCA software (GaBi)

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Environment and Resources [GT-2-015(0)]

Study activities

  • Lectures - 27 hours
  • Practical exercises - 27 hours
  • Project- and production work/artistic activities - 27 hours
  • Individual studies - 54 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 135 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment methods

Demonstrations and proficiency exams

Assessment requirements

Individual assignments, group project presentation

Teacher

Makkonen-Craig Stewart

Examiner

Makkonen-Craig Stewart

Group size

No limit (70 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

Until further notice

Course enrolment period

2022-10-10 to 2022-11-06

Assessment methods

Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations

Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2022-10-26 09:15 - 12:00 D399 Livscykelanalys Group 2 students only Makkonen-Craig Stewart
2022-10-27 13:15 - 16:00 D399 Livscykelanalys Group 3 students only Makkonen-Craig Stewart
2022-10-31 13:15 - 16:00 D399 Livscykelanalys Group 1 students only Makkonen-Craig Stewart
2022-11-02 09:15 - 12:00 D399 Livscykelanalys Group 2 students only Makkonen-Craig Stewart
2022-11-03 13:15 - 16:00 D399 Livscykelanalys Group 3 students only Makkonen-Craig Stewart
2022-11-07 13:15 - 16:00 D399 Livscykelanalys Group 1 students only Makkonen-Craig Stewart
2022-11-09 09:15 - 12:00 D399 Livscykelanalys Group 2 students only Makkonen-Craig Stewart
2022-11-10 13:15 - 16:00 D399 Livscykelanalys Group 3 students only Makkonen-Craig Stewart
2022-11-14 13:15 - 16:00 D399 Livscykelanalys Group 1 students only Makkonen-Craig Stewart
2022-11-16 09:15 - 12:00 D399 Livscykelanalys Group 2 students only Makkonen-Craig Stewart
2022-11-17 13:15 - 16:00 D399 Livscykelanalys Group 3 students only Makkonen-Craig Stewart
2022-11-21 13:15 - 16:00 D399 Livscykelanalys Group 1 students only Makkonen-Craig Stewart
2022-11-23 09:15 - 12:00 D399 Livscykelanalys Group 2 students only Makkonen-Craig Stewart
Ulfves Madelen
2022-11-24 13:15 - 16:00 D399 Livscykelanalys Group 3 students only Makkonen-Craig Stewart
Ulfves Madelen
2022-11-28 13:15 - 16:00 D399 Livscykelanalys Group 1 students only Makkonen-Craig Stewart
Ulfves Madelen
2022-11-30 09:15 - 12:00 D399 Livscykelanalys Group 2 students only Makkonen-Craig Stewart
2022-12-01 13:15 - 16:00 D399 Livscykelanalys Group 3 students only Makkonen-Craig Stewart
2022-12-05 13:15 - 16:00 D399 Livscykelanalys Group 1 students only Makkonen-Craig Stewart
2022-12-07 09:15 - 12:00 D399 Livscykelanalys Group 2 students only Makkonen-Craig Stewart
2022-12-08 13:15 - 16:00 D399 Livscykelanalys Group 3 students only Makkonen-Craig Stewart
Ulfves Madelen
2022-12-12 13:15 - 16:00 D399 Livscykelanalys Group 1 students only Makkonen-Craig Stewart
2022-12-14 09:15 - 12:00 D399 Livscykelanalys Group 2 students only Makkonen-Craig Stewart
Ulfves Madelen
2022-12-15 13:15 - 16:00 D399 Livscykelanalys Group 3 students only Makkonen-Craig Stewart
Ulfves Madelen
2022-12-19 13:15 - 16:00 D399 Livscykelanalys Group 1 students only Makkonen-Craig Stewart
Ulfves Madelen

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