ENGINEERING SUSTAINABILITY: LINKING TECHNOLOGY, POLICY, HEALTH, AND ECONOMICS

ENVIRST 215

An introduction to the dynamic and emerging transdisciplinary field of sustainability. A broad survey of the global sustainability science challenges and their potential solutions using an integrated social-environmental systems approach. Applies a sustainability and systems thinking lens to various topics, such as complexity, resilience, ecological literacy, global climate change, economics, food systems, energy, sustainable development, and social equity. Facilitates the exploration of complex interrelationships among contemporary environmental, social, and economic problems and the solutions to support more sustainable systems. Focuses on the skills, knowledge, and attitudes to implement sustainable practices and to enact sustainable development through sustainability science and education.

CIVENGR/GLE 421

Uses the three paradigms of sustainability (environmental, social, and economic) for strategic environmental initiatives in an engineering setting. Proactive environmental management opportunities, including practices of pollution prevention, industrial ecology, and design for the environment. A systems approach to manufacturing, examining the life cycle of products, incorporating total cost accounting, extended producer responsibility, and design for end-of-life.

EPD 669

Provides the opportunity to demonstrate ability to think globally, sustainably, and creatively. Gain real-world experience by applying theory, tools, and research to conceptualize, analyze, and design a solution to a real-world problem within a social and environmental context. Showcase the knowledge and analytical skills acquired, and integrate tools, science, and communication to address a community or industry need. Work with an industry mentor and customer throughout your project.

CIVENGR 121

Interdisciplinary contexts of sustainability, including environment, economy, and society. History of sustainability in engineering, sustainability engineering tools, and contemporary applications of sustainability in a wide range of fields.

ME 472

Thermodynamic analysis of energy conversion systems with emphasis on efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions; basic economic analysis of energy systems; radiative energy exchange with participating atmosphere; global energy balance; electricity production and transportation sustainability.