TFMJ10 Design for the Environment, ECTS-points
/Miljöanpassning av produkter/

Advancement level:
C

Aim:
The student should acquire an understanding of how a product can be designed and developed when environmental concerns are considered. A systems oriented perspective on product-related energy and material flows is emphasized. The student should gain some practical experience of tools for life cycle assessment (LCA) and design for the environment.

Prerequisites:
TFIU 05 Environmental Science or similar

Supplementary courses:
TFMJ08 Environmental Impact Assessment and for MI TFMJ06 Environmental Management Strategies

Course organization:
The course consists of lectures, computer-based laboratory work and a project.

Course content:
Systems analytical methods for evaluating environmental impact. An orientation on material flow analysis. Recycling and waste management. Environmental valuation of different substances and materials. Life cycle assessment including construction of a LCA structure, methods for collection and handling of data and assessment of the results. Tools and procedures to accomplish environmentally designed products.

Course literature:
To be announced later

TEN1, 3 p.
LAB1, 2 p.
Course language is swedish.