Module #1 Introduction to Green Product Design Overview of the importance of green product design, its principles, and the role of technology integration in sustainable product development.
Module #2 Sustainable Design Principles Exploration of sustainable design principles, including reduce, reuse, recycle, and designing for disassembly.
Module #3 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Fundamentals Introduction to Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and its application in evaluating the environmental impact of products.
Module #4 Design for Environment (DfE) Strategies Overview of Design for Environment (DfE) strategies, including design for recyclability, reuse, and waste reduction.
Module #5 Green Materials and Alternatives Exploration of sustainable materials, including bioplastics, recycled materials, and low-carbon footprint options.
Module #6 Computer-Aided Design (CAD) for Sustainable Design Introduction to CAD software and its application in designing sustainable products.
Module #7 Additive Manufacturing and Sustainability Exploration of the benefits and limitations of additive manufacturing in sustainable product design.
Module #8 Internet of Things (IoT) and Sustainable Products Overview of IoT technologies and their potential applications in sustainable product design.
Module #9 Data Analytics for Sustainable Product Design Introduction to data analytics and its role in optimizing sustainable product design.
Module #10 Circular Economy Principles Exploration of circular economy principles and their application in sustainable product design.
Module #11 Product Take-Back and Reverse Logistics Overview of product take-back strategies and reverse logistics in sustainable product design.
Module #12 Design for Disassembly and Recycling Exploration of design for disassembly and recycling strategies in sustainable product design.
Module #13 Biomimicry and Sustainable Design Introduction to biomimicry and its application in sustainable product design.
Module #14 Sustainable Packaging Design Exploration of sustainable packaging design strategies, including minimal packaging and biodegradable materials.
Module #15 Energy Harvesting and Sustainable Products Overview of energy harvesting technologies and their potential applications in sustainable product design.
Module #16 Green Electronics and Sustainable Design Exploration of green electronics and sustainable design strategies, including lead-free soldering and conflict mineral-free materials.
Module #17 Supply Chain Optimization for Sustainability Introduction to supply chain optimization strategies for sustainable product design.
Module #18 Life Cycle Costing and Sustainable Design Exploration of life cycle costing and its role in evaluating the long-term sustainability of products.
Module #19 Carbon Footprint Analysis and Reduction Introduction to carbon footprint analysis and strategies for reducing carbon emissions in product design.
Module #20 Water Footprint Analysis and Reduction Exploration of water footprint analysis and strategies for reducing water consumption in product design.
Module #21 Sustainable Design Tools and Software Overview of sustainable design tools and software, including LCA software and eco-design platforms.
Module #22 Case Studies in Sustainable Product Design Real-world examples of sustainable product design, including successes and challenges.
Module #23 Regulatory Frameworks for Sustainable Product Design Overview of regulatory frameworks and standards for sustainable product design, including EUs Ecodesign Directive.
Module #24 Future Trends in Sustainable Product Design Exploration of emerging trends and technologies in sustainable product design, including artificial intelligence and nanotechnology.
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Technology Integration in Green Product Design career
