Life Cycle Assessment
Master Life Cycle Assessment methodology to evaluate environmental impacts of products from cradle to grave.
Master Life Cycle Assessment methodology to evaluate environmental impacts of products from cradle to grave.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Healthy and Sustainable Foods and Products Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Learn systematic Life Cycle Assessment methodology
Master quantitative environmental impact analysis
Understand product system boundaries and functional units
Develop life cycle inventories and impact assessments
Interpret results for sustainable product development
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
11.5 Hours PreRecorded video
32 quizzes
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There are 6 modules in this course
This comprehensive course introduces Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology, a powerful tool for evaluating environmental impacts across entire product lifecycles. Students learn the four key phases: goal definition, life cycle inventory, impact assessment, and interpretation. Through case studies in agriculture, automotive, personal care products, and energy sectors, participants master practical applications of LCA for sustainable product development. The course covers advanced topics including database usage, co-product allocation, and input-output analysis.
Product-Oriented environmental assessment : Introduction to LCA
Module 1 · 5 Hours to complete
LCA Goal Definition
Module 2 · 6 Hours to complete
Life Cycle Inventory Part 1
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Life Cycle Inventory Part 2
Module 4 · 6 Hours to complete
Life Cycle Impact Assessment
Module 5 · 5 Hours to complete
LCA Interpretation
Module 6 · 7 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Professor of Environmental Health Sciences
Olivier Jolliet is a Professor of Environmental Health Sciences at the University of Michigan, where he focuses on the intersection of health, sustainability, and environmental impact. His work explores how human activities, particularly related to consumption and production, affect health and the environment, aiming to develop strategies for sustainable living.Professor Jolliet teaches courses that reflect his interdisciplinary expertise, including Health Impacts of Chemicals in Consumer Products, Healthy and Sustainable Foods, Life Cycle Assessment, and Sustainable Consumption and Health. These courses equip students with tools to evaluate and improve the health and environmental outcomes of products and behaviors.As a leader in environmental health sciences, Olivier Jolliet combines cutting-edge research with education to address global challenges, inspiring action toward a healthier and more sustainable future.
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