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
AL260U Life Cycle Assessment 7.5 credits
Information per course offering
Information for Autumn 2024 Start 28 Oct 2024 contract education
- Course location
KTH Campus
- Duration
- 28 Oct 2024 - 13 Jan 2025
- Periods
- P2 (7.5 hp)
- Pace of study
50%
- Application code
51008
- Form of study
Normal Daytime
- Language of instruction
English
- Course memo
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- Number of places
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- Schedule
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Contact
Anna Björklund
Course syllabus as PDF
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
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:
- Give an account of the aim applications of the LCA method.
- Explain the analytical phases and central concepts of the LCA method.
- Apply the analytical phases and central concepts of the LCA method on complex systems in technology and urban planning.
- Identify uncertainties in LCA method and data and evaluate how these influence the results.
- Report in writing the completed LCA study according to ISO's standard for LCA.
- Use LCA software.
- Give an account of the results orally of the completed LCA the study.
- Work in a collaborative project setting
- Report in writing and give an account of a critical review orally of an LCA report.
Literature and preparations
Recommended prerequisites
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.
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- PRO1 - Projekt work, 5.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- TEN1 - Home exam, 2.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
Environmental Engineering
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Anna Björklund