Course Description
Overview of the various aspects of conducting and interpreting an environmental life cycle analysis on a product or service. Students will learn how to construct a life cycle analysis goal and scope, inventory, assessment and interpretation. Skills in the critique and communication of a life cycle analysis will be developed. Includes an overview of the following life cycle stages: raw materials, energy, transportation, production, use, and end of life. Emphasis on systems thinking. Targeted for students in any science or engineering program. Credit not allowed for both PSE 476 and WPS 576.
Fall 2025
Instructors
Meeting Patterns
Classes Start:
August 18, 2025
Classes End:
December 2, 2025
Location:
02221 Pulp & Paper Labs
Class Days:
M F
Class Start Time:
10:15am
Class End Time:
11:30am
Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
None
