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Sustainability in Aviation

LRG6002International Experience5 ECTSEnglishwinter semesterProfessur für Sustainable Future Mobility (Prof. Jocher)
AI-edited module sheet. Based on the TUMonline module description, edited for readability.Original in TUMonline

What it is about

The module covers sustainability in air transport with a focus on climate protection and life-cycle approaches. You will learn the relevant scientific connections (e.g., contrails, radiative forcing, local air quality), measures for emissions and noise reduction, and the application of life cycle assessment methods to evaluate products, processes and services.

What you will be able to do

  • UN-SDGs: Explain intention and content
  • Describe efforts of aviation stakeholders to support the SDGs
  • Repeat scientific questions regarding the impacts of air transport on climate and air quality
  • Classify options for reducing CO2 emissions
  • List options for reducing non-CO2 emissions and noise
  • Differentiate between EU-ETS and CORSIA
  • Understand principles of life cycle thinking
  • Describe steps for carrying out life cycle assessment and sustainability studies
  • Discuss methodological strengths and weaknesses of common instruments and databases
  • Collect data, select appropriate methods and apply them to simple life cycle studies
  • Improve teamwork, literature research and presentation skills

What the module consists of

  • VorlesungenDelivery of thematic foundations and research results (15 × 90 minutes)
  • ÜbungenPractical examples and application, deepening of lecture content (15 × 45 minutes)
  • Gruppen-Mini-ProjektAnalysis and comparison of two research papers on emission reduction as a basis for the presentation

Teaching method

  • Seminarstil über 2 WochenCompact delivery and discussion of the content
  • PowerPoint, praktische Beispiele und ÜbungenSupport for learning through visualization and application
  • Aktive LerntechnikenPromotion of participation, teamwork and own analyses

Dates

Lecture with exerciseSustainability in Aviation8 groups to choose from

  • ATue08:30–12:000608M, Otto-Lilienthal-Hörsaal (5506.EG.608M)
    2× · 20.10.–17.11.
    • 20.10.
    • 17.11.
  • BTue12:30–16:000608M, Otto-Lilienthal-Hörsaal (5506.EG.608M)
    2× · 20.10.–17.11.
    • 20.10.
    • 17.11.
  • CThu08:30–12:000608M, Otto-Lilienthal-Hörsaal (5506.EG.608M)once on 22.10.
  • DFri08:30–12:000608M, Otto-Lilienthal-Hörsaal (5506.EG.608M)once on 23.10.
  • EWed08:30–12:000608M, Otto-Lilienthal-Hörsaal (5506.EG.608M)once on 21.10.
  • FWed13:00–17:000608M, Otto-Lilienthal-Hörsaal (5506.EG.608M)once on 21.10.
  • GMon08:30–12:000608M, Otto-Lilienthal-Hörsaal (5506.EG.608M)
    2× · 19.10.–16.11.
    • 19.10.
    • 16.11.
  • HMon13:00–17:000608M, Otto-Lilienthal-Hörsaal (5506.EG.608M)
    2× · 19.10.–16.11.
    • 19.10.
    • 16.11.

From the current semester, not binding. You attend one of several groups; the timetable automatically suggests the one with the fewest clashes.

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Sprache
Englisch
Turnus
Wintersemester
Moduldauer
Einsemestrig
Gesamtstunden
150
Präsenzstunden
45
Eigenstudiumstunden
105
Organisationsname
Professur für Sustainable Future Mobility (Prof. Jocher)

Courses

  • Sustainability in Aviation

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