This course includes theory on and practical application of life-cycle assessment (LCA) and life-cycle cost analysis (LCCA) methodologies, from the definition of goal and scope of the analysis to life-cycle inventory, impact assessment and interpretation of results. The basic concepts of LCA and LCCA will be treated in the course, and the student will become familiar with common tools for performing LCA and LCCA through lectures, literature and practical exercises, including one laboratory exercise, hand in assignments and one project.

Starts and ends:

week 4, 2026 - week 13, 2026

Study Rate:

25%

Location:

Borlänge

Time of Day:

Day

Teaching form:

Normal

Language:

English

Other:

P: Course only offered as part of programme.

Entry Qualifications :

Bachelor of Science degree from building-, energy technology or civil engineering related fields of at least 180 credits and English 6

Selection :

Guaranteed admission

Application Code:

HDA-V3P7L

Main field of study:

Energy Technology

Tuition Fee

First Tuition Fee Installment:: 12,500 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:: 12,500 SEK

EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.

Closed for late application

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Only for Exchange Students (Erasmus)

Starts week 3, 2027

In this course, students are given insight into environmental and economic sustainability in a life-cycle perspective.

Upon completion of this course, students shall be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of, and describe basic concepts of, life-cycle assessment (LCA) and life-cycle cost analysis (LCCA)
Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of LCA and LCCA methodologies
Use common methods and tools to perform life-cycle inventories, life-cycle assessments and life-cycle cost analyses for the construction and renovation of buildings
Interpret, discuss and draw conclusions from the results of LCAs and LCCAs
Work in a group on a project; write and present a technical report

Starts and ends:

week 3, 2027 - week 12, 2027

Study Rate:

25%

Location:

Borlänge

Time of Day:

Day

Teaching form:

Normal

Language:

English

Entry Qualifications :

Bachelor of Science degree from building-, energy technology or civil engineering related fields of at least 180 credits and English 6

Selection :

Higher education credits (30-285 credits)

Application Code:

HDA-V3S2U

Main field of study:

Energy Technology

Tuition Fee

First Tuition Fee Installment:: 12,500 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:: 12,500 SEK

EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.

Application period

15 Sep - 15 Oct

Literature List

Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.

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support@du.se
+46 23-77 80 00

Course Coordinator

Linda Tufvesson