ECTS
2 crédits
Composante
Collège Sciences et Technologies pour l’Energie et l’Environnement (STEE)
Volume horaire
15h
Description
This course is developed to introduce eco-friendly design and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) with a focus on materials.
› The lecture section (CM) comprises 3 modules :
- The first one is on the concept of sustainable development,
- The second module is on the tools of ecodesign, with a focus on materials. The different methods to apply ecodesign are presented. The life cycle assessment methodology is presented,
- The third module is on the discovery and the use of an LCA software : OpenLCA. The practice section (TD) contains 3 types of exercises : (i) Class discussion on case ; (ii) Group presentations on LCA publications about a chosen material ; (iii) Assignment on LCA to compare two types of plastic bottles using OpenLCA software.
Objectifs
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the matters of sustainable development,
- Choose the appropriate ecodesign tool to improve a product,
- To understand the methodology of an LCA in a scientific publication,
- To calculate environmental impacts thanks to an inventory,
- To model a system on the OpenLCA software to assess environmental impacts.
Heures d'enseignement
- Environmentally friendly design of materials - CMCours Magistral7,5h
- Environmentally friendly design of materials - TDTravaux Dirigés7,5h
Pré-requis obligatoires
Basic knowledge in materials science.
Contrôle des connaissances
First session : 100% written final exam.
Questions, estimation of environmental impacts.
Second session : 100% written final exam.
Informations complémentaires
Follow-up courses : Materials and HQE certification.
Compétences visées
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Block "Advanced and specialised use of digital tools" |
Identify the digital uses and the impact of their evolution on the field(s) concerned by the SGM mention |
Level 2 |
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Independently use advanced digital tools for one or more professions or research sectors in the field |
Level 3 | |
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Block "Development and integration of highly specialized knowledge" |
Mobilise highly specialised knowledge, some of which is at the forefront of knowledge in a field of work or study, as a basis for original thinking |
Level 2 |
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Develop a critical awareness of knowledge in one field and/or at the interface of several fields |
Level 3 | |
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Solve problems to develop new knowledge and procedures and integrate knowledge from different domains. |
Level 3 | |
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Make innovative contributions in high-level exchanges and in international contexts. |
Level 3 | |
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Conduct a reflective and distanced analysis taking into account the issues, problems and complexity of a request or situation in order to propose adapted and/or innovative solutions in compliance with changes in regulations |
Level 2 | |
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Block "Specialised communication for knowledge transfer" |
Identify, select and critically analyse a variety of specialist resources to document a topic and synthesise this data for use |
Level 2 |
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Communicate for training or knowledge transfer purposes, orally and in writing, in French and at least one foreign language |
Level 3 | |
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Block "Support for transformation in a professional context" |
Manage complex, unpredictable professional or study contexts that require new strategic approaches |
Level 2 |
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Take responsibility for contributing to professional knowledge and practice and/or reviewing the strategic performance of a team. |
Level 2 | |
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Lead a project (design, steering, team coordination, implementation and management, evaluation, dissemination) which may involve multidisciplinary skills in a collaborative framework. |
Level 3 | |
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Analyse one’s actions in a Professional situation, to evaluate oneself in order to improve one’s practice in the framework of a quality approach. |
Level 2 | |
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Respect the principles of ethics, deontology and environmental responsibility. |
Level 3 |
