Life Cycle Assessment

Catalog description

Study in the quantification of the cradle-to-grave environmental impacts of products and systems using the tool of life cycle assessment (LCA). Training in mathematically defining the life cycles of products and systems, performing an LCA, interpreting LCA results, and evaluating LCAs within the context of the scientific literature. Includes lectures and discussions. Project-based towards a complete LCA with a literature review, sensitivity analysis, and uncertainty analysis using available data and impact assessment methods.