Elinkaariarviointi (Y0002), 3 op

Basic information

Course name:	Elinkaariarviointi Life Cycle Assessment
Course Winha code:	Y0002
Kurre acronym:	Elinkaariarv.
Credits:	3
Type and level of course:	Professional studies
Year of study, semester or study period:	4.year
Implementation:	Spring semester, 3.period
Semester:	0607
Language of tuition:	Suomi
Teacher:	Ismo Halonen
Final assessment:	Grading scale (0-5)

Descriptions

Prerequisites

Environmental chemistry and- toxicology Studies of process engineering and chemistry

Course contents (core content level)

Definition of coals and the product system of life cycle assessment. Performance of inventory analysis and impact assessment. The critical analysis of LCA and conclusion making.

Course contents (additional)

An operative character of life cycle assessment and computer software?s of LCA. The impacts of different characterization models. Different applications of LCA. Standards related on life cycle assessment.

Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)

The course will provide students with an understanding and knowledge to the main content of life cycle assessment including definition of a product system, data collection, inventory analysis and impact assessment.

Core content level learning outcomes (skills)

After the course students can perform life cycle assessments independently and they understand the importance of the source of errors to the results of LCA.

Teaching and learning strategies

Lectures 15 h
Laboratory exercises 10 h
Practical exercises 10 h
Projects 20 h
Exam 3 h
Individual studies 22 h
TOGETHER 80 h

Teaching methods and student workload

Assessment weighting and grading

Related competences of the degree programme

Product development and project skills
Knowledge of environmental technology
Environmental, quality and safety knowhow
Theoretical basis and mathematical and science skills
Information acquisition skills and adaptation of new knowledge