Course title
R04850002
Environmentally Sustainable Analysis

 iwata tomoko Click to show questionnaire result at 2018
Course description
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.
Purpose of class
To learn fundamental knowledge of LCA and the application skills to actual environmental problems relating to cross-sectoral issues.
Goals and objectives
  1. Students can learn fundamental knowledge of environmental assessment methodology
  2. Students can learn essential skills to analyze environmental problems based on statistical methodology
  3. Students can learn essential skills to analyze environmental problems based on psychological approach
Language
English
Class schedule

 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
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 worksheet presentation comment sheet Total.
1. 10% 20% 10% 40%
2. 30% 0% 0% 30%
3. 30% 0% 0% 30%
Total. 70% 20% 10% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Submission of worksheet: 7 points *10 = 70 points
Presentation material: 10 points *2 = 20 points
Comment sheet: 10 points
Textbooks and reference materials
Learning materials will be distributed at the classes.
Prerequisites
Basic MS-excel skills.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • 10:00-17:00 on weekday by appointment
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
Most classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
Applicable 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.
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 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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