CE7011 SUSTAINABILITY AND LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING STRUCTURES
| Course Code: | 5627011 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Civil Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. GÜZİDE ATASOY ÖZCAN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, the students will be able to:
- Be aware of sustainable construction-related terminologies and practices
- Understand sustainable design principles and two methodologies to develop sustainable products (LCA - LEED)
- Understand the framework of LCA and LEED certification principles
- Gain experience in LCA processes
- Understand the assumptions, strengths, and weaknesses of different LCA models
Course Content
Introduction to basic concepts of sustainability, sustainable design, life cycle assessment, process based life cycle assessment, economic input/output LCA, LEED, life cycle cost assessment and case studies on life cycle assessment.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Describe sustainable construction-related terminologies and practices.
- Identify sustainable design principles and basic methodologies.
- Recognize the assumptions, strengths, and limitations of different Life Cycle Assessment models.
- Demonstrate familiarity with fundamental LCA processes.
- Prepare basic oral presentations and reports on sustainable construction concepts.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | Conducts research to investigate and solve advanced civil engineering problems using appropriate scientific methods and acquires the fundamental knowledge to evaluate the results. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Reviews and synthesizes relevant literature to identify the current state of the art. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Engages in lifelong learning and professional development, and gains familiarity with emerging practices. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Formulates and solves complex civil engineering problems by selecting and applying appropriate tools and techniques. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Communicates effectively in written and oral forms, particularly in conveying research processes and outcomes to diverse audiences. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Upholds professional and ethical responsibility in research, with an awareness of global, societal, environmental, and scientific contexts. | ✔ | |||