Eco-efficient Production
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IYA0102 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | I-YT 2009 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2011-2012) |
| Credits: | 4 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Laaja, Martti |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2011-2012
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | I-YT-3N | 2011-08-29 – 2011-12-23 | Riitta Niemelä | Finnish | 2011-08-19 – 2011-09-04 |
| 6 | I-YT-3V | 2012-01-09 – 2012-04-27 | Riitta Niemelä | Finnish | 2011-12-07 – 2012-01-21 |
Learning Outcomes
The student understands the concept of eco-efficiency and its applications in product development and production.
The student gets acquainted with the use of Life Cycle Analysis in environmental decision making.
Contents
Modern trends of environmental protection in enterprises. Eco-efficiency and its indicators. Product development and related environmental aspects. Product life-cycle and LCA. Intellectual property protection.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Autio, Sakari & Lettenmeier, Michael 2002. Ekotehokkuus Business as Future. TKK koulutuskeskus Dipoli.
Baumann, Henrikke & Tillman, Anne-Marie 2004. The Hitch Hikers guide to LCA.
Current material collected by the lecturer.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Introductory lectures in the beginning of the course. Project work and study of eco-efficiency on the basis of student presentations. LCA using software tools.
Assessment Methods
Numerical assessment on the basis of project work.