ENV 838b () / 2025-2026
Life Cycle Assessment
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Credits: 3
Spring 2026: Tu,Th, 10:30-11:50, Sage 24 |
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The increasing concerns about environmental pollution and resource challenges drive the development of sustainable solutions that can meet societal needs without compromising the environment or depleting the resources for future generations. Given many technological, behavioral, and policy options, it is challenging to determine which option best serves humanity and the environment. Life-cycle assessment (LCA) offers a systems approach to support these decisions. This course is an overview of life-cycle thinking, the fundamental theory of LCA framework, and practical applications in supporting real-world decision-making. Students will learn state-of-the-art LCA tools, industrial case studies, and advanced LCA methodologies. The course has an emphasis on systems thinking. It is appropriate for all M.E.M. specializations.
Enrollment by Application
Each student will be required to complete and submit an application form using the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEZBjCUOcbm-lV54BT3F7TytQmRdVOTLmR_6SWICwKfiNJbQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor
limited to 30