Fall 2025
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> IENG.5432
> 031V
Course No: IENG.5432-031V; SIS Class Nbr: 14454; SIS Term: 3510
Course Status: Open
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 & Instructor
- Prerequisites: Sophomore Level or Permission of Instructor.
- Section Notes: HyFlex Course
- Core Codes: HYFX, MULTI-COMP
- Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
- Instructor: Jasmina Burek
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UMass Lowell Bookstore
When Offered & Tuition
- Th | 3:30 PM-6:20 PM ET Online
- 2025 Fall: Sep 03 to Dec 20
- Course Level: Graduate
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Tuition: $2250
- Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.
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