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Course No: IENG.5432; Last Offered: No Data;
Course Description
This course will enable students to develop a hands-on, in-depth understanding of the frameworks, principles, tools, and applications of life-cycle assessment (LCA) to assess the environmental and social sustainability of products and supply chains. Topics covered include sustainability and systems thinking, LCA method, ISO standards, the computational structure of the Life Cycle Inventory, environmental LCA, social LCA, economic input-output LCA, handprint assessment, and related analysis. Finally, principles of sustainable systems (Production and Consumption) case studies will be discussed including sustainable food systems, sustainable energy, sustainable transportation, and sustainable buildings.
Prerequisites & Notes
- Prerequisites:
- Special Notes:
- Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
Questions About This Course?
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