This course aims to be learned about Life-Cycle-Assessment(LCA) which is a method for quantifying environmental impact of
objects and systems. Students can learn selected fundamental knowledge of LCA and the application skills to actual environmental
problems.
Maximum enrollment is about 30 students. If the enrollment entry exceeds thirty, those who have higher score of TOEIC will be accepted. Priority will be given to the students in the International Program. Short term international students who have equivalent skill of English can take this class by the approval of instructor. Those who wish to take this class should bring in a document that shows the TOEIC score (the highest score in the past) at the beginning of the class. In addition, even students who have been excluded from selection in the first class may be allowed to take courses specially for students who have a clear sense of purpose, so we will consult individually.
In addition to the individual report submission of numerical analysis, the class requires an interest in the field and a positive attitude of thinking and speaking in English in order to impose group work and a presentation.
Maximum enrollment is about 30 students. If the enrollment entry exceeds thirty, those who have higher score of TOEIC will be accepted. Priority will be given to the students in the International Program. Short term international students who have equivalent skill of English can take this class by the approval of instructor. Those who wish to take this class should bring in a document that shows the TOEIC score (the highest score in the past) at the beginning of the class. In addition, even students who have been excluded from selection in the first class may be allowed to take courses specially for students who have a clear sense of purpose, so we will consult individually.
In addition to the individual report submission of numerical analysis, the class requires an interest in the field and a positive attitude of thinking and speaking in English in order to impose group work and a presentation.
To learn fundamental knowledge of LCA and the application skills to actual environmental problems relating to cross-sectoral
issues.
- Students can learn fundamental knowledge of environmental assessment methodology
- Students can learn essential skills to analyse environmental problems based on statistical methodology
- Students can learn essential skills to analyse environmental problems based on psychological approach
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Introduction - Self-introduction - What is Environmental Engineering? - What is Life Cycle Assessment(LCA)? |
Reading the assigned materials | 100minutes |
| 2. | Concept of LCA, Life-Cycle-Inventory(LCI) and Life-Cycle-Impact Assessment(LCIA) | Reading the assigned materials | 200minutes |
| 3. | Methodology of LCI | Reading the assigned materials | 200minutes |
| 4. | Methodology of Imput-Output Analysis 1 | Reading the assigned materials | 200minutes |
| 5. | Methodology of Imput-Output Analysis 2 (Group Work) | Reading the assigned materials | 200minutes |
| 6. | Methodology of Imput-Output Analysis 3 (Group Presentation) | Reading the assigned materials | 200minutes |
| 7. | - Methodology of LCIA - Psychological Approach |
Reading the assigned materials | 200minutes |
| 8. | Psychological Approach 1 - Contingent Valuation Method (CVM) |
Reading the assigned materials | 200minutes |
| 9. | Psychological Approach 2 - Contingent Valuation Method (CVM) |
Reading the assigned materials | 200minutes |
| 10. | Psychological Approach 3 - Conjoint Analysis |
Reading the assigned materials | 200minutes |
| 11. | Psychological Approach 4 - Conjoint Analysis |
Reading the assigned materials | 200minutes |
| 12. | Case Study: Waste Management System - Boundary setting based on LCA - Setting of Evaluation Factor - Setting of Evaluation Methodology |
Reading the assigned materials | 200minutes |
| 13. | Case Study: Waste Management System (Group Work) - Data collection - Optimization Simulation |
Reading the assigned materials | 200minutes |
| 14. | Case Study: Waste Management System (Group Work) - Group Presentation |
Reading the assigned materials | 200minutes |
| Total. | - | - | 2700minutes |
| Report | Active Participation in Discussion | Group Presentation | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 15% | 10% | 10% | 35% |
| 2. | 15% | 10% | 10% | 35% |
| 3. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 30% |
| Total. | 40% | 30% | 30% | - |
Report 40%
Active participation in discussions 30%
Group Presentation 30%
Active participation in discussions 30%
Group Presentation 30%
Bring a calculator. (It is also possible to use the calculator function of the mobile phone)
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
- Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicatable |
|---|---|
| Applicatable | Taking advantage of experience engaged in evaluation study on energy system as a whole from development and procurement of energy resources to consumption in demand area, we teach the concept and concrete application of Life-Cycle-Assessment(LCA) which is famous as environmental impact assessment method. |
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