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102-0317-00L 3 Credits DR , MSC D-MATL , D-MAVT , D-BAUG , D-ITET
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Advanced Environmental Assessments

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Stephan Pfister, Dr. Aleksandra Kim
Master students in Environmental Engineering choosing module Ecological Systems Design are not allowed to enrol 102-0317-00 Advanced Environmental Assessments (3KP) as already included in 102-0307-01 Advanced Environmental, Social and Economic Assessments (5KP).
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Abstract

This course deepens students' knowledge of the environmental assessment methodologies and their various applications.

Objective

This course has the aim of deepening students' knowledge of the environmental assessment methodologies and their various applications. In particular, students completing the course should have the - Ability to judge the scientific quality and reliability of environmental assessment studies, the appropriateness of inventory data and modelling, and the adequacy of life cycle impact assessment models and factors - Knowledge about the current state of the scientific discussion and new research developments - Ability to properly plan, conduct and interpret environmental assessment studies - Knowledge of how to use LCA as a decision support tool for companies, public authorities, and consumers

Content

- Inventory developments, transparency, data quality, data completeness, and data exchange formats - Allocation (multioutput processes and recycling) - Hybrid LCA methods. - Consequential and marginal analysis - Recent development in impact assessment - Spatial differentiation in Life Cycle Assessment - Workplace and indoor exposure in Risk and Life Cycle Assessment - Uncertainty analysis - Subjectivity in environmental assessments - Multicriteria analysis - Case Studies

Resources

Lecture Notes

No script. Lecture slides and literature will be made available on Moodle.

Literature

Literature will be made available on Moodle.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 25 minutes
The oral exam consits of 20 min individual supervised preparation and of 20 min oral exam.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Advanced Environmental Assessments
  • Thu 09:45-11:30 (HIL E 9)
2 h weekly

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