About this course
Environmental modeling plays a critical role in assessing the environmental impact of products, services, and processes, enabling organizations across sectors such as energy, manufacturing, and agriculture to develop more sustainable, and resource-efficient solutions. This course focuses on modeling, with an emphasis on applying scientific tools and methodologies to assess environmental and climate impacts, particularly through life cycle assessment (LCA). With a hands-on approach through computer-based exercises and projects, students model and assess real-world systems across their full life cycle, from raw material extraction to end-of-life management. The course develops practical, data-driven skills aligned with growing industry demand for expertise in environmental accounting, and climate impact assessment.
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Two courses in math, plus a total of five courses within engineering, basic science (biology, chemistry, physics), and/or computer science, all at university level. At least one of these courses should be an engineering course. Alternatively, students could enroll in Engineering Sustainable Environments in Scandinavia.
