Effective Start Date: 08/01/2020 An introductory to sustainability metrics and the engineering tools of industrial ecology, most notably life cycle assessment (LCA). Case studies from various engineering disciplines will be explored. Students will undertake an open-ended LCA project related to their thesis research or improving the sustainability of UVA operations. Asynchronous online format: roughly 8-10 h/wk. Prerequisite: SEAS 4th-year or Grad standing.
