Brief Course Description
1. Course Title:
Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing
2. Language of Instruction:
English
3. Course Code:
INT647012
4. Credits:
3
5. Course Objectives:
Understand sustainable production and development, and why sustainable production matters. Learners will gain an understanding of the concept of life cycle assessment (LCA) and how a product’s life cycle impacts sustainability. The course also equips learners with knowledge on other key topics in sustainable production, such as product design, material selection, process optimization, and lean manufacturing.
6. Brief Description of Course Content:
In this course, learners are provided with knowledge about the trends and requirements of smart and sustainable manufacturing, and their impacts on communities and society. The content also includes processes, techniques, technologies, and tools for developing sustainable products, as well as sustainable production processes and systems. Learners will also explore metrics, practices, and strategies for implementing smart and sustainable manufacturing.