ATHENA invites KPI students to the online course Life Cycle Thinking

Calling all ATHENA students to register for the “Life Cycle Thinking” course organized by VILNIUS TECH Sustainability HUB.

There are no prerequisite requirements, it is an introductory interdisciplinary course.  ATHENA would definitely give priority to students from KPI, but they have to register ASAP. 

Online course starts on 8th of April, 2024

Duration: 8 weeks. Each Monday online contact lectures: 14.00 – 16.25 EET

Course with practical homework 3 ECTS

About the course:

Life cycle thinking is a comprehensive approach to evaluating the environmental, social, and economic impacts of a product or process throughout its entire life span, from idea, raw material extraction to disposal or recycling. It offers a holistic perspective, emphasizing interconnectedness and the importance of considering all stages to prevent unintended negative consequences. By understanding the full spectrum of impacts, it fosters informed decision-making and proactive sustainability measures, urging a shift from isolated solutions to integrated, long-term strategies. This thinking aims to ensure balanced and sustainable choices by highlighting the intricate web of implications in our choices.

In this course, you will learn about the life cycle, which includes the environmental, social, and economic assessment and understanding of the impact of a product or service throughout its lifespan from conception to end-of-life or recycling. You will also learn how to calculate CO2, water, energy, and other pollution footprints.