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CASE STUDIES EXPLORING INFRASTRUCTURE SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE

CIVENGR 525
Course Description

Critical evaluation of the sustainability of engineering projects, considering roles as designers, citizens, and collaborators in creating the infrastructure of the future. Consider the impact of climate change on sustainability, an urgent topic, through case studies in water supply, flood management, water quality, materials recovery and recycling, mobility, buildings and structures, and energy generation and distribution.

Prerequisties

Junior standing and (MATH 217 or MATH 221 ), graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average
3.79

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Completion Rate
100%

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A Rate
57.14%

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Class Size
14

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Instructors (2025 Fall)

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