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, 3rd year students and those who have higher score of TOEIC (over 600 points) 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.
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, 3rd year students and those who have higher score of TOEIC (over 600 points) 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.
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 analyze environmental problems based on statistical methodology
- Students can learn essential skills to analyze environmental problems based on psychological approach
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Introduction - What is Life Cycle Assessment(LCA)? |
Reading the assigned materials | 100minutes |
| 2. | Life-Cycle-Inventory(LCI) Analysis - Basic concept - Exercise |
Reading the assigned materials and submission of worksheet | 200minutes |
| 3. | LCI Analysis - Case study 1: Foods |
Reading the assigned materials and submission of worksheet | 200minutes |
| 4. | LCI Analysis - Case study 2: Lifestyle - Start group discussion |
Reading the assigned materials and submission of worksheet | 200minutes |
| 5. | LCI Analysis - Allocation process - Case study 3: Products |
Reading the assigned materials and submission of worksheet | 200minutes |
| 6. | Midterm presentation - What do you want to do with LCA? - Midterm presentation should be included the goal definition, boundary setting and needed data on LCI |
Submission of presentation material | 250minutes |
| 7. | Life-Cycle-Impact assessment (LCIA) - Basic concept - Psychological Approach - Contingent Valuation Method (CVM) - Conjoint Analysis |
Reading the assigned materials | 200minutes |
| 8. | Contingent Valuation Method (CVM) - Exercise 1: Payment card method |
Reading the assigned materials and submission of worksheet | 200minutes |
| 9. | Contingent Valuation Method (CVM) - Exercise 2: Dichotomous choice method |
Reading the assigned materials and submission of worksheet | 200minutes |
| 10. | LCIA 1 - Application of CVM to LCI exercise |
Reading the assigned materials and submission of worksheet | 200minutes |
| 11. | Conjoint Analysis - Exercise 1: Milk selection |
Reading the assigned materials and submission of worksheet | 200minutes |
| 12. | Conjoint Analysis - Exercise 2: Tomato selection |
Reading the assigned materials and submission of worksheet | 200minutes |
| 13. | LCIA 2 - Application of Conjoint analysis to LCI exercise |
Reading the assigned materials and submission of worksheet | 200minutes |
| 14. | Final presentation - What do you want to do with LCA? - Final presentation should be added a needed data on LCIA to midterm presentation material. |
Submission of presentation material and comment sheet. | 250minutes |
| Total. | - | - | 2800minutes |
| worksheet | presentation | comment sheet | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 10% | 20% | 10% | 40% |
| 2. | 30% | 0% | 0% | 30% |
| 3. | 30% | 0% | 0% | 30% |
| Total. | 70% | 20% | 10% | - |
Submission of worksheet: 7 points *10 = 70 points
Presentation material: 10 points *2 = 20 points
Comment sheet: 10 points
Presentation material: 10 points *2 = 20 points
Comment sheet: 10 points
- 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. |
- 6.CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION
- 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
- 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
- 12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
- 13.CLIMATE ACTION
- 14.LIFE BELOW WATER
- 15.LIFE ON LAND
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