The course covers:
- LCA methodology
- LCA tools and - databases
- Specialisation of life cycle impact in a specific field that the students choose independently
- Lecture from industry with examples of use of LCA for decision making
Products, services and infrastructure cause environmental impact throughout their life cycle - from the extraction of raw materials, through use to waste management. LCA is a method for quantifying effects throughout the life cycle. It is used to identify important environmental aspects and avoid environmental problems being shifted to other parts of the life cycle. LCA and life cycle thinking are used for decision making in industry and for public planning and decision making. In this course, students learn the basics of methodology, using LCA software and practice in projects with applications in systems for technology and community planning.
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Master of Science in Engineering and in Education, åk 4, TEMI, Conditionally Elective
Master of Science in Engineering and in Education, åk 5, TEMI, Conditionally Elective
Master's Programme, Civil and Architectural Engineering, åk 2, Conditionally Elective
Master's Programme, Sustainable Technology, åk 2, Conditionally Elective
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Course syllabus AL2608 (Autumn 2023–)The course covers:
The general aim of the course is to develop the student's ability to assess environmental impact of complex systems in technology and urban planning based on a life-cycle perspective by giving theoretical and practical skills in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).
After passing the course, the students should be able to:
Admitted to Master's Programme, Sustainable Technology (TSUTM) or Master's Programme, Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Infrastructure (TMHIM) and completed course AL1301 or equivalent knowledge in environment and sustainable development.
Others: Degree of Bachelor or Degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering or other corresponding technical, natural or other science degree at first cycle academic education of at least 180 higher education credits or equivalent.
Courses from upper secondary school corresponding to the courses Eng B/6 according to the Swedish upper secondary school system or equivalent. Completed course AL1301 or equivalent knowledge in environment and sustainable development.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.