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 LCA 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. | Goal & Scope definition - Basic concept |
Reading the assigned materials and submission of worksheet | 200minutes |
| 3. | Life-Cycle-Inventory Analysis 1 - Case study: Inventory of Curry Rice |
Reading the assigned materials and submission of worksheet | 200minutes |
| 4. | Life-Cycle-Inventory Analysis 2 - Allocation method |
Reading the assigned materials and submission of worksheet | 200minutes |
| 5. | Life-Cycle-Inventory Analysis 3 - Practice of Inventory data collection 1 |
Reading the assigned materials and submission of worksheet | 200minutes |
| 6. | Life-Cycle-Inventory Analysis 4 - Practice of Inventory data collection 2 |
Reading the assigned materials and submission of worksheet | 250minutes |
| 7. | Life-Cycle-Inventory Analysis 3 - LCI Practice & research target setting |
Reading the assigned materials and submission of worksheet | 200minutes |
| 8. | Midterm presentation - Goal definition, boundary setting, process tree and IO database setting on research target. - Sharing of difficulties on those setting. |
Submission of presentation material | 200minutes |
| 9. | Life-Cycle-Impact assessment (LCIA) 1 - Basic concept - Database for LCI & LCIA |
Reading the assigned materials and submission of worksheet | 200minutes |
| 10. | Psychological Approach on LCIA 1: Conjoint Analysis - Exercise 1: Milk selection |
Reading the assigned materials and submission of worksheet | 200minutes |
| 11. | Psychological Approach on LCIA 2: Conjoint Analysis - Exercise 2: Tomato selection |
Reading the assigned materials and submission of worksheet | 200minutes |
| 12. | Life-Cycle-Impact assessment (LCIA) 2 - LCIA Practice on research target - Application of Psychological Approach |
Execution of questionnaire survey | 200minutes |
| 13. | Final presentation 1 - Final presentation should be added a needed data on LCIA to midterm presentation material. |
Submission of presentation material | 200minutes |
| 14. | Final presentation 2 - LCA Certification Exams - Outlook of trend in LCA research - How LCA will help your future research? (Final Report) |
Submission of final report | 250minutes |
| Total. | - | - | 2800minutes |
| Worksheet | Presentation points | Final report | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 30% |
| 2. | 30% | 5% | 0% | 35% |
| 3. | 30% | 5% | 0% | 35% |
| Total. | 70% | 20% | 10% | - |
Submission of worksheet: 7 points *10 = 70 points
Presentation points = 20 points
Final report = 10 points
*If the assignment is submitted late, the assignment score will be deducted by 30%.
Presentation points = 20 points
Final report = 10 points
*If the assignment is submitted late, the assignment score will be deducted by 30%.
| ways of feedback | specific contents about "Other" |
|---|---|
| Feedback in the class |
- 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 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. |
- 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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