Courses / Department of the Civil Engineering

Specialization Course in sustainability and life-cycle assessment of wood-based construction

General Objectives of the Course

To provide a clear understanding of concepts on Sustainable Development (SD) and Sustainable Construction (SC). To allow the understanding and application of the SD principles to the construction sector. To make the participants familiar with the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology, with the emphasis on wood-based constructions. To inform on the requirements of EN and ISO standards related to
the LCA of buildings and products. To provide knowledge on the interpretation and analysis of results collected from LCA studies.

Admission Requirements

Holders of first cycle (bachelor) courses or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Forestry or other related areas.

Candidates should check the admission requirements available on this site, in addition to the information provided here.

Mode of Study

B-learning

Teaching / Evaluation language(s)

Portuguese

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

The final grade of the course will correspond to that of the curricular unit of the course. It will be presented on a quantitative scale (minimum: 0; maximum: 20 values).

Learning Objectives and Intended Skills

Aptitude for the understanding and evaluating the sustainability, in its different approaches, of wood-based products and constructions. Aptitude for the understanding and production of reports on Life-Cycle Assessment of wood-based products and.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Rules of creation and operation of non-degree courses at the University of Coimbra

Study Programme

Sustentabilidade e análise de ciclo de vida em construção à base de madeira

Academic year
2023-2024

Course Type
Non Degree Course

Qualification Awarded: Diploma/Certificate

Duration: 1 Semester(s)

ECTS Credits: 6.0