102-0317-00L  Advanced Environmental Assessments

SemesterAutumn Semester 2017
LecturersS. Hellweg, R. Frischknecht
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish
CommentMaster 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).



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
102-0317-00 GAdvanced Environmental Assessments2 hrs
Thu09:45-11:30HIL E 9 »
S. Hellweg, R. Frischknecht

Catalogue data

AbstractThis course deepens students' knowledge of the environmental assessment methodologies and their various applications.
ObjectiveThis 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
Lecture notesNo script. Lecture slides and literature will be made available on the lecture homepage.
LiteratureLiterature will be made available on the lecture homepage.
Prerequisites / NoticeBasic knowledge of environmental assessment tools is a prerequisite for this class. Students that have not done classwork in this topic before are required to read an appropriate textbook before or at the beginning of this course (e.g. Jolliet, O et al. 2016: Environmental Life Cycle Assessment. CRC Press, Boca Raton - London - New York. ISBN 978-1-4398-8766-0 (Chapters 2-5.2)).

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits3 credits
ExaminersS. Hellweg, R. Frischknecht
Typesession examination
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionThe performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examinationoral 25 minutes
Additional information on mode of examinationThe oral exam consits of 20 min individual supervised preparation and of 20 min oral exam.
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.

Learning materials

 
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Offered in

ProgrammeSectionType
Energy Science and Technology MasterOther Elective CoursesWInformation
Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems MasterRecommended Electives of Master Degree ProgrammeWInformation
Environmental Sciences MasterMinor in Life Cycle AssessmentWInformation
Environmental Sciences MasterEnvironmental AssessmentWInformation
Environmental Sciences MasterEnvironmental ManagementWInformation