ID:
00036L
Duration (hours):
48
CFU:
6
SSD:
SCIENZE MERCEOLOGICHE
Located in:
PESCARA
Url:
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION/ECO MANAGEMENT Year: 2
Year:
2025
Course Catalogue:
Overview
Date/time interval
Primo Semestre (14/09/2025 - 14/12/2025)
Syllabus
Course Objectives
This module aims at helping students to acquire the principles and concepts of Industrial Ecology, as an interdisciplinary field of study that has largely contributed to defining the foundations of the Circular Economy and which represents an important reference framework in the management of the environmental variable in socio-economic systems. The objective is thus to bring students closer to the main approaches and methodologies of Industrial Ecology in a critical and conscious way; approaches and methodologies that are increasingly widespread internationally and locally. Emphasis will be given to understanding and learning Life Cycle Assessment, considered amongst the most interesting methodologies in the field of Industrial Ecology.
Expected learning outcomes: 1) Knowledge and understanding: Knowledge and understanding of the concept of Industrial Ecology as a critical factor in the management of the environmental variable in socio-economic systems; 2) Applying knowledge and understanding: Learning about environmental impacts and of some approaches and tools to address and manage those issues. In-depth study of the Life Cycle Assessment methodology; 3) Making judgements: Acquisition of a critical and conscious approach when it comes to the consideration of the main approaches and methods of Industrial Ecology and understanding of their usefulness; 4) Communication skills: Ability to adequately report the principles of Industrial Ecology as well as the related approaches, methods and tools. Ability to adequately communicate the Life Cycle Assessment methodology; 5) Learning skills: Ability to independently analyse the principles of Industrial Ecology, its main approaches and methodologies and, principally, Life Cycle Assessment (definitions, terminology, phases, methodological aspects).
Course Prerequisites
There is no prerequisite for this course.
Teaching Methods
Active teaching methods will be favoured as far as possible, with case studies and/or analysis of scientific articles, multimedia study aids, software demonstration, group work and simulations, visits and seminars.
Assessment Methods
The exam consists in an oral interview aimed at verifying the learning, the conceptual mastery, the vocabulary and the ability to interpret and synthesise. The examination questions include both descriptive and critical elements. Grading uses a 30-point scale.
Texts
Reference books:
Cellura M. (ed.), 2017, Life Cycle Assessment applicata all’edificio – Metodologia e casi di studio sul sistema fabbricato-impianto. Milan: Editoriale Delfino.
Handouts as well as copies of the slides that will be used during the lectures will also be provided.
Further reading:
Arzoumanidis I., Zamagni A., Raggi A., Petti L., Magazzeni D., 2013. A model of simplified LCA for agri-food SMEs. In: Product-Oriented Environmental Management System (POEMS) - Improving Sustainability and Competitiveness in the agri-food chain with innovative environmental management tools (Salomone R., Clasadonte M.T., Proto M., Raggi A., eds), 123-150. Dordrecht: Springer.
Arzoumanidis I., Salomone R., Petti L., Mondello G., Raggi A., 2017. Is there a simplified LCA tool suitable for the agri-food industry? An assessment of selected tools. Journal of Cleaner Production, 149, 406-425.
Baumann H., Tillman A.M., 2004. The Hitch Hiker’s Guide to LCA – An Orientation in Life Cycle Assessment Methodology and Application. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
Erkman S., 2002. The recent history of Industrial Ecology. In: A Handbook of Industrial Ecology (Ayres R., Ayres L., eds.), 27-35. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing.
Finnveden G., Hauschild M.Z., Ekvall T., Guinée J., Heijungs R., Hellweg S., Koehler A., Pennigton D., Suh S., 2009. Recent Developments in Life Cycle Assessment. Journal of Environmental Management, 91(1), 1-21.
Reap J., Roman F., Duncan S., Bras B., 2008. A survey of unresolved problems in life cycle assessment – Part 1: goal and scope and inventory analysis. International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, 13(4), 290-300.
Sauer B., 2012. Life Cycle Inventory Modeling in Practice. In: Life Cycle Assessment Handbook: A Guide for Environmentally Sustainable Products (Curran M.A. ed.), Hoboken: Wiley.
Zamagni A., Guinée J., Heijungs R., Masoni P., Raggi A., 2012. Lights and shadows in consequential LCA. International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, 17(7), 904-918.
UNI EN ISO 14040:2021 - Gestione ambientale – Valutazione del ciclo di vita – Principi e quadro di riferimento. Norma UNI EN ISO 14040. Milano: Ente Italiano di Normazione.
UNI EN ISO 14044:2021 - Gestione ambientale – Valutazione del ciclo di vita – Requisiti e linee guida. Norma ISO 14044. Milano: Ente Italiano di Normazione.
Contents
The course opens with an introduction to Industrial Ecology, thus defining the related concepts and reviewing critically its evolution, also in relation to the recent notion of Circular Economy, of which Industrial Ecology can be considered a precursor. The main approaches and methods of Industrial Ecology are then reviewed. This is followed by an in-depth analysis of Life Cycle Assessment and its streamlining. At the end of the course, the concept of dematerialisation of the economy, as well as product-service systems (PSSs) are explored.
Course Language
Italian
More information
E-mail: a.raggi@unich.it
Office days and hours: to be defined at the beginning of the course.
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