Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Imagine, design, build and operate machines, equipment and processes to provide a solution to a complex problem of energy production, conversion and transmission by integrating the needs, constraints, context and technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental issues.
• Identify the complex problem to be solved and develop the specifications by integrating the needs, constraints, context and technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental issues.
• Evaluate the approach and results in order to adapt or optimize the proposed solution.
• Contribute through research to the innovative solution of a problem in engineering sciences.
• Build a frame of reference, formulate relevant hypotheses and propose appropriate solutions based on the analysis of scientific literature, particularly in new or emerging disciplinary fields.
• Design and implement investigations based on analytical, numerical or experimental approaches
• Collect and analyze data with rigor.
• Interpret results appropriately, taking into account the frame of reference within which the research was developed.

Learning Outcomes of UE

I-TRMO-031 : At the end of the course, students will be able to
-  master the LCA (Life Cycle Analyis/Life Cycle Assessment) methodology and associated standards;
- understand and interpret the results of an LCA study;
- explain the advantages, potential applications and limitations of this methodology;
- carry out a basic LCA study on the basis of existing data in demonstration cases.
- explain the concept of environmental communication in relation to an LCA study;

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

I-TRMO-031 :
LCA Background and key concepts: History ; Definition ; Main characteristics (life cycle perspective, multi-criteria, multi-component , types ) ; LCA Framework
Four Steps of LCA: Goal and Scope Definition; Inventory analysis (life cycle inventory, data collection, LCI databases, LCA software); Impact assessment (impact category selection, classification, characterization, Normalization, Weighting);  Interpretation
LCA and Ecodesign
Communication tools
Environmental declaration
Cases studies (using LCA Sofware)

IGPRO-231 :The course will focus on the description of water resources (fresh and salt, surface and underground), water quality, the basic treatments used to produce water of a given quality, water requirements for energy or industrial production, and the impact of human activities on water quality (environmental footprint).It will also look at the various biomass resources in Belgium, Europe and around the world (forestry, microbial, etc.) in terms of quantity, quality and properties, and their areas of application, including energy and construction.

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 UE assessment

• Written examination - Face-to-face
• Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted in class
• Practical exam - Face-to-face

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

I-TRMO-031: 80% exam (theory + case study) + 20% for the two lab works
I-GPRO-231: Critical analysis of a scientific publication in the form of a written report due before the January session

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q1 UE assessment

I-TRMO-031: 75%
I-GPRO-231: 25%

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 UE resit assessment (BAB1)

• N/A - Néant

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

n/a

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q1 UE resit assessment

n/a

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q3 UE assessment

• Written examination - Face-to-face
• Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted in class
• Practical exam - Face-to-face

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Idem Q1

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q3 UE assessment

Idem Q1