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The course has two main goals: 1) to promote a deep understanding of the computational structure of the Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) methodology; 2) to apply this methodology to evaluate the sustainability of materials and processes. In pursuing these goals, special attention will be paid to the definition and construction of systems of environmental impact indicators to be used in the assessment procedure. A consistent portion of the course will be devoted to the application of the LCA methodology to representative real-life cases. Exercise sessions will be mainly quantitative; no specific numerical skills are required.

Students will master the Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) methodology and will be able to apply it to real life cases (product or process). They will be able to present a case study on a topic of their choice.

No specific prerequisites are required to follow this course. However, a good understanding of mass and energy balances and good computer skills can be helpful in tackling the material and carrying out the activities more effectively.

· W. Klöpffer and B. Grahl, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) - A Guide to Best Practice, Wiley-VCH, 2014
· M.F. Ashby, Materials and the Environment - Eco-informed materials choice, Elsevier, 2013
- Life Cycle Assessment Handbook: A Guide for Environmentally Sustainable Products, Editor(s):Mary Ann Curran, 2012, Print ISBN:9781118099728, DOI:10.1002/9781118528372