813304 Life cycle management


Type
Lecture
Semester hours
2
Lecturer (assistant)
Obersteiner, Gudrun , Beigl, Peter , Salhofer, Stefan Petrus
Organisation
Waste Management and Circularity
Offered in
Sommersemester 2025
Languages of instruction
Englisch

Content

In the course methods for the assessment of impacts from products along the life cycle in the dimension of sustainability are presented. The options for single life cycle stages are demonstrated as Ecodesign (design phase), ecolabels (sustainable consumption) and end-of life management. The application of methods and tools in different branches, e.g. electronics, automotive and construction sector, is highlighted.

Previous knowledge expected

basic knowledge of waste management and basics in natural sciences

Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences)

Participants have knowledge on methods for the life-cycle orientated assessment of products and services with respect to economic, environmental and social impacts and ability for critical review of international LCA publications. They are able to implement sustainability aspects in management of production systems and services.
You can find more details like the schedule or information about exams on the course-page in BOKUonline.