NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 永續決策的環境評估(6767)
(Eng.) Environmental Assessment for Sustainable Decision-Making
Offering Dept Department of Environmental Engineering
Course Type Elective Credits 3 Teacher Remi Nicolas CHAUVY
Department Department of Environmental Engineering/Graduate Language English Semester 2026-SPRING
Course Description The course provides students with a hands-on, practice-oriented introduction to environmental assessment tools and methodologies, including Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Life Cycle Costing (LCC), Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), and Material Flow Analysis (MFA). Students will learn and apply the core principles of these frameworks to real-world sustainability challenges.

A central component of the course is a collaborative project with a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME). Students will engage directly with an industrial partner to collect and analyze data, develop strategies, and draft professional reports and presentations that deliver actionable insights for reducing emissions and improving resource and energy efficiency. This experience provides professional exposure, enhances stakeholder communication skills, and emphasizes learning by doing.

By the end of the course, students will have practical experience in environmental assessment, an understanding of how to apply these tools in an industrial context, and the ability to communicate sustainability recommendations effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course Y
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives Competency Indicators Ratio(%) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
1. Learn and master the core principles of LCA, LCC, EIA, and MFA.
2. Develop practical skills for environmental impact analysis.
3. Partner with SMEs to tackle real-world sustainability challenges.
4. Provide actionable insights for reducing emissions and improving resource efficiency.
5. Enhance stakeholder communication through professional reports and presentations.
1.Expertise in environmental engineering.
2.Ability to plan and execute research on environmental engineering topics.
4.Innovative thinking and independent problem-solving skills.
7.Ability to lead, manage and plan.
8.Ability to grow through lifelong self-learning.
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Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Course Introduction

Introduction to Environmental Assessment and Sustainable Decision-Making
Week 2 Foundations of Environmental Assessment: Key Concepts and Approaches
Week 3 Environmental Assessment Methodologies: Frameworks and Principles (Part I)
Week 4 Environmental Assessment Methodologies: Frameworks and Principles (Part II)
Week 5 Analytical Tools and Techniques for Environmental Assessment
Week 6 Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement in Environmental Assessment
Week 7 Observed holiday for NCHU Anniversary & Sports meet
Week 8 Applied Learning: Engaging with SMEs – Project Scoping and Planning (Part I&II)
Week 9 Data Collection Strategies for Environmental Assessment (Part I)
Week 10 Data Collection and Analysis Techniques (Part II)
Week 11 Data Interpretation and Insights for Decision-Making
Week 12 Developing Sustainable Strategies Based on Assessment Findings
Week 13 Developing Strategies and Preparing Recommendations
Week 14 Drafting Environmental Assessment Reports and Recommendations
Week 15 Project Presentations: Communicating Findings to Stakeholders
Week 16 Reflection and Course Wrap-up
self-directed
learning		    02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.
   04.Participation in visits or internships at industry, government, or academic institutions.
Evaluation
1. Quizzes and Individual Assignments (20%)= covers theoretical understanding and case studies
2. Team Project (70%)= Project Report (50%) + Presentation to SME stakeholders (20%)
3. Final Reflection (10%)= Individual reflection paper on the course experience and takeaways
Textbook & other References
- Norm ISO 14044
- Life Cycle Assessment Handbook: A Guide for Environmentally Sustainable Products, Curran M.A., 2012. DOI:10.1002/9781118528372
- Life Cycle Assessment - Theory and Practice, Hauschild M.Z., Rosenbaum R.K, Olsen S.I, 2017. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-56475-3
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website

Office Hours
Regular office hours (TBD)
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL)
09.Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure   12.Responsible Consumption   13.Climate Actioninclude experience courses：N
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