Degree | Type | Year | Semester |
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4313784 Interdisciplinary Studies in Environmental, Economic and Social Sustainability | OT | 0 | 1 |
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This course is an introduction to the field of Industrial Ecology (IE) as a multidisciplinary effort to evaluate anthropogenic systems, minimizing their negative effect on our planet. The students are taught the methods, tools, and strategies within IE, aimed to recreate our industrial system in such a way that it can be sustainable and in harmony with the rest of the natural ecosystem. To achieve this general objective, the module is divided in three blocks:
Block 1 (3 ECTs). Tools and methods within IE. The objectives of this block are:
Block 2 (3 ECTs). Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). The main objectives are:
Block 3 (3 ECTs). Eco-design and sustainable urban systems. The objectives of this block are:
Apply the GaBi software to assess urban infrastructures (pavements, distribution networks, …) from a life cycle perspective.
Block 1 (3 ECTs). Tools and methods within IE. The contents of this block are:
This block 1 is taught by Dr. Carles Martínez Gasol & Dr. Cristina Sendra
Block 2 (3 ECTs). Life Cycle Analysis. The contents of this block are:
Development of LCA
Theorical part of block 2 is taught by Dr. Carles Martínez Gasol and Dra. Julia Martínez
Introduction to SimaPro Software
Practical part of block 2 is taught by MSc. Susana Toboso & MSc. Martí Rufí
Block 3 (3 ECTs). Sustainable urban systems. The contents of this block are:
Theorical part of block 3 is taught by Dr. Jesús Boschmonart and Dr. Carles Martínez Gasol & the practical part is taught by MSc. Susana Toboso & MSc. Martí Rufí.
Block 1 (3 ECTs). Tools and methods within IE. The 2.5 ECTs of this block are divided the following way:
Block 2 (3 ECTs). Life Cycle Analysis.
Block 3 (3 ECTs). Eco-design and sustainable urban systems.
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Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
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Type: Directed | |||
Industrial Ecology- Theory Classes | 12 | 0.48 | |
LCA-IO Table - Theory Classes | 9 | 0.36 | |
MFA - Theory Classes | 12 | 0.48 | |
Type: Supervised | |||
Gabi Computer Lab | 9 | 0.36 | |
SimaPro Computer Lab | 12 | 0.48 | |
Type: Autonomous | |||
Gabi project | 14.5 | 0.58 | |
Input-Output tables and LCA | 11.5 | 0.46 | |
LCA projects - Readings, study, work in groups and preparation for presentations | 24 | 0.96 | |
MFA project- Readings, study, work in groups and preparation for presentations | 38 | 1.52 | |
SimaPro - Readings, study, work in groups and preparation for presentations | 35 | 1.4 | |
SimaPro project | 33 | 1.32 |
The grade of the module is made up of the following percentages: -34 % block 1 -33 % block 2 -33 % block 3, To pass the module, the student must have at least a grade of 4.0 in each block, the combined grade must be greater than 5. If the student fails the module, he or she will have to register again for the entire module. Block 1: Evaluation will be 50% based on participation and 50% based on a final exam. The participation grade is composed of:
Block 2: Evaluation will be 50% theory and 50% lab activities. |
The theory grade is composed of:
The lab activities grade is composed of:
Block 3: |
The grade of block 3 is composed of:
Title | Weighting | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
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Individual daily quiz | 15% | 1.5 | 0.06 | 2, 3, 6, 4, 9 |
Gabi- Project presentation | 20% | 0 | 0 | 3, 8, 7, 5, 4, 9 |
MFA Final Class Project | 30% | 11.5 | 0.46 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 9 |
Sima Pro project presentation | 20% | 2 | 0.08 | 2, 6, 5, 4 |
input output exercise | 15% | 0 | 0 | 2, 3 |
Block 1. Available with syllabus, given at the beginning of class.
Block 2. Available with syllabus, given at the beginning of class.
Block 3. Available with syllabus, given at the beginning of class.
Farreny R, Oliver-Solà J, Montlleó M, Escribà E, Gabarrell X, Rieradevall J (2011) Transition Towards Sustainable Cities: Opportunities, Constraints and Strategies in Planning. A Neighbourhood Eco-Design Case Study in Barcelona (Spain). Environment and Planning A 43(5) 1118 – 1134
Oliver-Solà J, Josa A, Arena AP, Gabarrell X, Rieradevall J (2011) The GWP-Chart: An environmental tool for guiding urban planning processes. Application to concrete sidewalks. Cities 28(3): 245-250.
Núñez M, Oliver-Solà J, Rieradevall J, Gabarrell X (2010) Water management in integrated service systems: accounting for water flows in urban areas. Water Resources Management 24(8):1573-1650.
Oliver-Solà, J., Josa, A., Gabarrell, X., Rieradevall, J., 2009. Environmental optimization of concrete sidewalks in urban areas. The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment 14(4), 302-312.
Oliver-Solà, J., Rieradevall, J., Gabarrell, X., 2009. Environmental impacts of the infrastructure for district heating in urban neighbourhoods. Energy Policy 37(11): 4711-4719.
Oliver-Solà, J., Gabarrell, X., Rieradevall, J., 2009. Environmental impacts of natural gas distribution networks within urban neighborhoods. Applied Energy 86(10), 1915-1924.
Oliver-Solà, J., Núñez, M., Gabarrell, X., Boada, M., Rieradevall, J., 2007. Service Sector Metabolism: Accounting for Energy Impacts of the Montjuïc Urban Park in Barcelona. Journal of Industrial Ecology 11(2): 83-98.
R. Farreny, J. Oliver-Solà, M. Montlleó, E. Escribà, X. Gabarrell, J. Rieradevall (2011) The ecodesign and planning of sustainable neighbourhoods: the Vallbona case study (Barcelona). Informes de la Construcción Vol. 63, EXTRA, 115-124
Sanyé E, Oliver-Solà J, Gasol CM, Farreny R, Rieradevall J, Gabarrell X (2012) Life cycle assessment of energy flow and packaging use in food purchasing. Journal of Cleaner Production 25, 51-59
Mendoza JMF, Oliver-Solà J, Gabarrell X, Rieradevall J, Josa A (2012) Planning strategies for promoting environmentally suitable pedestrian pavements in cities. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment 17(6): 442-450.
Farreny R, Oliver-Solà J, Escuder-Bonilla S, Roca-Martí M, Sevigné E, Gabarrell X, Rieradevall J (2012) The metabolism of cultural services. Energy and water flows in museums. Energy and buildings 47:98-106.
Mendoza JMF, Oliver-Solà J, Gabarrell X, Rieradevall J, Josa A (2012) Life cycle assessment of granite application in sidewalks. The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, 17(5): 580-592.
Sanyé-Mengual E, Cerón-Palma I, Oliver-Solà J, Montero JI, Rieradevall J (2012) Environmental analysis of the logistics of agricultural products from roof top greenhouses in Mediterranean urban areas. J Sci Food Agric., DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.5736
Ceron-Palma I, Oliver-Solà J, Sanyé-Mengual E, Montero JI, Rieradevall J (2012) Barriers and opportunities regarding the implementation of Rooftop Greenhouses (RTEG) in Mediterranean cities of Europe. Journal of Urban Technology, in press
Ceron-Palma I, Sanyé-Mengual E, Oliver-Solà J, Montero JI, Rieradevall J. (2012) Towards a greensustainable strategy for social neighbourhoods in Latin America: Case from social housing in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. Habitat International 38 (2013) 47-56
Fundació La Caixa (2007) Ecodiseño. Área de Medio Ambiente y Ciencia - Fundació La Caixa, Barcelona.
González-García S, Garcia Lozano R, Estévez J, Pascual R, Moreira MT, Gabarrell X, Rieradevall J, Feijoo G (2012a) Environmental Assessment and Improvement Alternatives of a Ventilated Wooden Wall from LCA and DfE Perspective. Int J LCA 17 (4): 432–443.
González-García S, García Lozano R, Buyo P, Pascual RC, Gabarrell X, Rieradevall J, Moreira MT, Feijoo G (2012b) Eco-innovation of a Wooden Based Modular Social Playground: Application of LCA and DfE Methodologies. J Cleaner Production 27: 21–31.
González-García S, García Lozano R, Moreira MT, Gabarrell X, Rieradevall J, Feijoo G, Murphy RJ (2012c) Eco-innovation of a Wooden Childhood Furniture Set: An Example of Environmental Solutions in the Wood Sector. Sci Total Environ 426: 318–26.
González-García S, Gasol CM, Lozano RG, Moreira MT, Gabarrell X, Rieradevall J, Feijoo G (2011a) Assessing the Global Warming Potential of Wooden Products from the Furniture Sector to Improve Their Eco-design. Sci Total Environ 410-411: 16–25.
González-García S, Silva FJ, Moreira MT, Castilla Pascual R, García Lozano R, Gabarrell X, Rieradevall J, Feijoo G (2011b) Combined Application of LCA and Eco-design for the Sustainable Production of Wood Boxes for Wine Bottles Storage. Int J LCA 16 (3): 224–237.
González-García S, Salinas-Mañas L, García-Lozano R, Gabarrell X, Rieradevall J, Feijoo G, Moreira MT (2013) The application of ecodesign methodology in SMEs run according to lean management: the case of afurniture publishing company. Environ Eng Management J (in press).
Rieradevall J, Bala A, Domenech X, Gazulla C, Milà Canals L (2005) Ecoproducte Ecodisseny. Vol. 4. Barcelona: Museu de les Arts Decoratives. Institut de Cultura. Departament d’Imatge i Producció Editorial, Barcelona.
Rieradevall J, Domenech X, Bala A, Gazulla C (2000) Ecodiseño De Envases. El Sector De La Comida Rápida. Elisava edicions, Barcelona.
Rieradevall J, Domenech X, Milà Canals L, Gazulla C, Bala A (2003) Household Ecoproducts. Environmental Education Guides 16: 23.