Course: Environmental assessment of products and companies

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Course title Environmental assessment of products and companies
Course code KPV/EHP
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Černý Milan, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
The main focus of the course is on production processes, their efficiency, energy efficiency and environmental impacts. The management of the entire production system will be introduced, together with the evaluation of products in terms of their environmental impact. 1. Industry 5.0 and Industrial Engineering 2. A new view of production management with an emphasis on efficiency and environmental friendliness 3. Waste and lean manufacturing 4. Industrial engineering methods and tools focused on manufacturing productivity 5. Methods and tools for assessing the environmental aspects of products and production processes 6. Methods and tools for assessing social aspects, ergonomics, employee performance 7. Smart manufacturing and maintenance 8. Automotive logistics and projected trends 9. Environmental issues in industrial companies Product life cycle and product carbon footprint 10. Economic aspects of production 11. Improving production processes 12. Presentation of specific enviro projects from practice. Selected projects demonstrate how industrial engineers can contribute to sustainable development and environmental protection. 13. Summary of lectures, consultations

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture with practical applications, E-learning, One-to-One tutorial, Seminar classes, Individual study
  • Presentation preparation (report) (1-10) - 5 hours per semester
  • Undergraduate study programme term essay (20-40) - 25 hours per semester
  • Team project (50/number of students) - 25 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 52 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
The subject does not require any special prerequisite knowledge.
Skills
Be able to think logically
Ability to present independent work
Ability to work in a team
Competences
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
Describe the principles and methods of LCA analysis.
Ability to explain the significance and utilization of product life cycle analysis for environmental assessment.
Knowledge of basic functions and capabilities of LCA analysis software, such as Sphera GaBi.
Understanding of the principles of process management and their relationship to environmental management.
Skills
Creation of product LCA analyses using suitable software.
Interpretation of LCA analysis results and proposal of measures to reduce environmental impact within the product life cycle
Ability to identify and analyze environmental aspects and impacts within company processes.
Competences
N/A
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Individual study
Interactive lecture
Lecture
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
Skills
Individual study
Practicum
Competences
Students' portfolio
Individual study
assessment methods
Knowledge
Test
Seminar work
Skills
Skills demonstration during practicum
Group presentation at a seminar
Competences
Seminar work
Group presentation at a seminar
Recommended literature
  • AP environmental science prep. 18th edition. New York. 2023.
  • Environmental engineering FE/EIT preparation sample questions and solutions. Tioga. 2016.
  • KOUDELKOVÁ, Petra. Společenská odpovědnost firem a organizací. Jesenice.
  • Patermann, Jiří. Lean dílenské řízení. Praha, Grada. 2022.
  • RUSHTON, Alan, CROUCHER, Phil, BAKER, Peter. The handbook of logistics and distribution management. London. 2014.
  • WYSOCKI, Robert K. Effective project management: traditional, agile, extreme, hybrid.. Indianapolis, 2019. ISBN 978-1-119-56280-1.


Study plans that include the course
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