Course Name |
Environmental Impact Analysis and Life Cycle Assessment
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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FENG 310
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Fall/Spring
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3
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0
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3
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5
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Prerequisites |
None
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Course Language |
English
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Course Type |
Elective
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Course Level |
First Cycle
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Mode of Delivery | Online | |||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | Group WorkApplication: Experiment / Laboratory / WorkshopLecture / PresentationReport Writing | |||||
National Occupation Classification | - | |||||
Course Coordinator | ||||||
Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||
Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | The objective of this course is to teach the students about the concept of environmental impact assessment, to help them analyze the environmental impacts of natural disasters and enable them to use the life cycle assessment method. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes |
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Course Description | This course will cover the concept of environmental impact; different environmental impact categories; calculation of the environmental impacts such as carbon footprint or water footprint via life cycle assessment method; the environmental impacts of natural disasters such as earthquakes, wildfires, floods, etc.; economic and social reflections of environmental impacts; and the environmental impact assessment of providing global basic human needs. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Related Sustainable Development Goals |
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Core Courses | |
Major Area Courses | ||
Supportive Courses |
X
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Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation | Learning Outcome |
1 | Principles of environmental impact analysis | Glasson et al. Chapter 1 & 2 | |
2 | Principles of environmental impact analysis (continued) | Glasson et al. Chapter 1 & 2 | |
3 | Environmental impact categories | Life Cycle Impact Assessment definition study: Background document III, retrieved from: https://lca-net.com/files/LCIA_Background_III_Midpointcategories_final3a.pdf Life Cycle Analysis and Life Cycle Impact Assessment methodologies: A state of the art, retrieved from https://repositori.udl.cat/bitstream/handle/10459.1/45831/Ali.pdf?sequence=2 | |
4 | Environmental impact categories (continued) | Life Cycle Impact Assessment definition study: Background document III, retrieved from: https://lca-net.com/files/LCIA_Background_III_Midpointcategories_final3a.pdf Life Cycle Analysis and Life Cycle Impact Assessment methodologies: A state of the art, retrieved from https://repositori.udl.cat/bitstream/handle/10459.1/45831/Ali.pdf?sequence=2 | |
5 | Introduction to life cycle assessment | Hauschild et al. Chapter 2 | |
6 | Goal and scope definition in life cycle assesment | Hauschild et al. Chapter 7,8 | |
7 | Preparation of a life cycle inventory | Hauschild et al. Chapter 9 | |
8 | Midterm exam | ||
9 | Life cycle impact assessment | Hauschild et al. Chapter 10 | |
10 | Interpretation of the life cycle impact assessment results | Hauschild et al. Chapter 12 | |
11 | Life cycle assessment via a computer software | http://www.ccalc.org.uk/downloads/Manual_CCaLC2.pdf | |
12 | Case studies | Hauschild et al. Chapter 26-36 | |
13 | Case studies (continued) | Hauschild et al. Chapter 26-36 | |
14 | Student presentations | ||
15 | Preparation for the final exam | ||
16 | Final exam |
Course Notes/Textbooks |
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Suggested Readings/Materials |
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Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing | LO 1 | LO 2 | LO 3 | LO 4 | LO 5 | LO 6 |
Participation | ||||||||
Laboratory / Application | ||||||||
Field Work | ||||||||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||||||||
Portfolio | ||||||||
Homework / Assignments | ||||||||
Presentation / Jury |
1
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10
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||||||
Project |
1
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25
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Seminar / Workshop | ||||||||
Oral Exams | ||||||||
Midterm |
1
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25
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Final Exam |
1
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40
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||||||
Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
3
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60
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Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
|
40
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Total |
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
|
3
|
48
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Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
|
0
|
|
Study Hours Out of Class |
14
|
2
|
28
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Field Work |
0
|
||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
|
||
Portfolio |
0
|
||
Homework / Assignments |
0
|
||
Presentation / Jury |
1
|
8
|
8
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Project |
1
|
30
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30
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Seminar / Workshop |
0
|
||
Oral Exam |
0
|
||
Midterms |
1
|
16
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16
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Final Exam |
1
|
20
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20
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Total |
150
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PC Sub | Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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1 |
To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Mathematics based physics, statistics and linear algebra and Mechanical Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems. |
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-
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-
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-
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-
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2 |
To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Mechanical Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. |
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-
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-
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3 |
To be able to design a thermal and mechanical system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose. |
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4 |
To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in engineering applications. |
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X
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5 |
To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Mechanical Engineering research topics. |
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6 |
To be able to work efficiently in Mechanical Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually. |
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X
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-
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-
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7 |
To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions. |
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-
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8 |
To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions. |
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-
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-
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X
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9 |
To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications. |
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X
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10 |
To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development. |
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11 |
To be able to collect data in the area of Mechanical Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language. |
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12 |
To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently. |
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-
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-
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-
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-
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13 |
To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Mechanical Engineering. |
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