The primary educational objectives of the course are twofold: firstly, to foster a comprehensive comprehension of the computational framework underlying the Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) technique following the ISO14040-44; and secondly, to employ this approach in assessing the sustainability of industrial processes.
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Lectures, tutorials. Exercitation.
The exam consists of a written test and an oral exam.
The examination procedures will also be adapted to the particular needs of students with disabilities certified pursuant to current laws and/or with specific learning disorder (SLD) certified pursuant to current law.
Evaluation methods
The evaluation is expressed in thirtieths. In formulating the final judgment, the following criterion will be followed:
Insufficient: insufficient knowledge of the topics covered during the course;
18-20: elementary knowledge of the topics covered during the course with gaps;
21-23: complete knowledge of the topics covered during the course even if not particularly deepened;
24-26: good knowledge of the topics covered during the course, adequate technical language;
27-29: excellent knowledge of the topics covered during the course, adequate technical language and a punctual and precise way of expression;
30-30 cum laude: excellent knowledge of the topics covered during the course with critical analysis skills and assessments, adequate technical language and a punctual and precise way of expression.
ILCD handbook - International Reference Life Cycle Data System,2010, Publications Office
https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2788/38719open_in_new
LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT: quantitative approach for decisions that matter 2014,Editore: self publisher,Autore: Henry Scott Matthews, Chris Hendrickson, Deanna H. Matthews,
https://www.lcatextbook.com/open_in_new
Slides of the course
Life Cycle Assessment methodology
- Introduction to the concept of Life-Cycle of a product
- Methodology overview
- Framework of Life Cycle Assessment
- Review of LCA case studies from the literature
Students’ reception is scheduled on Wednesday, from 11.00 to 13.00, via previous email communications. It is also possible to hold students’ reception on other days/times, again via previous email exchanges and agreements.
