Course title
6M000250
Environmetal System Analysis

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Course content
Various engineering approaches are required to solve an environmental problems because of their complexity and diversity.
In this lecture, we focus on LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) which is one of the methods to clarify the complexity of environmental problems clearly based on system engineering. We learn the framework and methodology, and environmental policy making using LCA for decision making.
Classes will be conducted with concrete case exercises, and optimization simulation programming exercises for beginners should also be included in the lecture.
Purpose of class
We focus on LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) which is one of the methods to clarify the complexity of environmental problems clearly based on system engineering. We learn the framework and methodology, and environmental policy making using LCA for decision making.
Goals and objectives
  1. Students can understand how systematic methods contribute to environmental impact assessment.
  2. Students can understand the correct understanding and techniques concerning environmental impact assessment methods.
  3. Students can understand the correct understanding and techniques on effective methods for decision making.
Language
Japanese(English accepted)
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1． Introduction Check the syllabus 100minutes
2． Concept and method of LCA Review the previous class 200minutes
3． Exercise of LCI analysis (life cycle inventory analysis) _1 Review the previous class and submit assignment 200minutes
4． Exercise of LCI analysis (life cycle inventory analysis) _2 Review the previous class and submit assignment 200minutes
5． Concept and case study of LCIA (life cycle impact assessment) Review the previous class 200minutes
6． Environmental economics:
Evaluation of the economic value of the environment by CVM (Contingent Valuation Method) _1 		Review the previous class and submit assignment 200minutes
7． Environmental economics:
Evaluation of the economic value of the environment by CVM (Contingent Valuation Method) _2 		Review the previous class and submit assignment 200minutes
8． Environmental economics:
Decision making by conjoint analysis _1 		Review the previous class and submit assignment 200minutes
9． Environmental economics:
Decision making by conjoint analysis _2 		Review the previous class and submit assignment 200minutes
10． Regional analysis and application to environmental policy of LCA Review the previous class 200minutes
11． Support tool for decision making:
System optimization _1 		Review the previous class and submit assignment 200minutes
12． Support tool for decision making:
System optimization _2 		Review the previous class and submit assignment 200minutes
13． Support tool for decision making:
System optimization _3 		Review the previous class and submit assignment 200minutes
14． Summing-up & Final report Review the whole classes and submit final report 200minutes
Total. - - 2700minutes
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Assignments Final report Total.
1. 20% 10% 30%
2. 20% 10% 30%
3. 30% 10% 40%
Total. 70% 30% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Assignments: 70％
Final report: 30％
Textbooks and reference materials
Learning materials will be distributed at the classes.
Prerequisites
Bring a calculator. (It is also possible to use the calculator function of the mobile phone)
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • 15:00-17:00 on Tuesday by appointment
Relation to the environment
Environment practical course (100%)
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
Last modified : Wed Oct 17 06:07:11 JST 2018