Cradle-to-grave analysis of new products, processes and policies is important to avoid undue environmental harm and achieve extended product responsibility. This mini-course provides an overview of approaches and methods for life cycle assessment and for green design of typical products and processes. Process-based analysis models, input-output and hybrid approaches are presented for life cycle assessment. Example software programs are used in assignments. A life cycle assessment project is required. Prerequisite: senior standing in engineering or permission of the instructor.
Cradle-to-grave analysis of new products, processes and policies is important to avoid undue environmental harm and achieve extended product responsibility. This mini-course provides an overview of approaches and methods for life cycle assessment and for green design of typical products and processes. Process-based analysis models, input-output and hybrid approaches are presented for life cycle assessment. Example software programs are used in assignments. A life cycle assessment project is required. Prerequisite: senior standing in engineering or permission of the instructor.
Cradle-to-grave analysis of new products, processes and policies is important to avoid undue environmental harm and achieve extended product responsibility. This mini-course provides an overview of approaches and methods for life cycle assessment and for green design of typical products and processes. Process-based analysis models, input-output and hybrid approaches are presented for life cycle assessment. Example software programs are used in assignments. A life cycle assessment project is required. Prerequisite: senior standing in engineering or permission of the instructor.
