Project-Based Learning using Life Cycle Assessment Methodology in a Case Studio

Abstract

The scientifically rigorous teaching strategies that the university-level teacher proposes in the classroom include tasks that lead the student to develop and apply an engineering methodology, and when it is put into practice, a benefit is obtained in society or in a community or population. Certain barriers have been detected for the engineering student to develop Project Based Learning (PBL) and be applied in real scenarios, in addition, little research can be found on the implementation of the PBL in engineering education. This leads to identifying areas of opportunity and generating new proposals for the application and integration of methodologies during the academic training of engineering students for the benefit of society. This document focuses on applying the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology in the final disposal phase in conjunction with Project Based Learning to a municipality in the Mixteca region. A general diagnosis of solid waste is carried out, to achieve this, a strategic plan is established in conjunction with the municipal authorities and an environmental awareness session among the population

Keywords: LCA, PBL, final disposal, strategic plan.

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/11-33-03

Publication date: November 30^th 2020