SUSE

Introduction to the current state of science & public policy directions; development of a comprehensive framework for evaluating the challenges and opportunities resulting from Global Climate Change and Sustainability; application of technical/economic tools for solving high-potential opportunities.

Methodology for assessing and modifying the impacts of product development, new project construction, operations upgrade and infrastructure improvement within a sustainable development framework consistent with US and global requirements.

Developing a careful balance among the environmental, economic and social equity issues of a proposed product, service or infrastructure project; focus on specific tools and case studies; creating a holistic solution.

Comprehensive, systems-focused basis for selecting materials in new uses or as more sustainable alternatives; more eco-efficient alternatives, including technologies to reduce material intensity, renewably sourced materials, recyclable materials and material solutions inspired by nature (biomimetic). Non-engineering majors will require permission by the instructor.

An overview of systems engineering theory and techniques in Sustainable Engineering with a central focus on sustainability related applications.

Transformative technology will be examined to contrast and compare potential new solutions to sustainability issues. Appropriate technology as well as learnings from nature will then be applied to develop improved solutions in a project-based learning environment.

Introduction to engineering in a developing community context; frameworks for applying engineering and technology to achieve sustainable development goals; geo-political, historical, institutional, economic, cultural, and ethical perspectives. NOTE: Intro course for the Sustainable Development track and should be the first course taken for this 4 course track program.

Applied fundamentals in water, sanitation and environmental health for global development. Includes engineering design tools for water and sanitation infrastructure and leadership tools for sustainable solutions to global WASH challenges. Note: course part of International Development Track in Sustainable Engineering. Pre-requisite: EGR/SUSE 7120 or prior consent of instructor. Must be enrolled in one of the following levels: Graduate Engineering, or have prior consent of instructor.

Design thinking and empathetic design considerations; appropriate technologies; sustainable business model development; case studies of sustainable products developed for low resource settings. Note: course part of International Development Track in Sustainable Engineering Pre-requisite: EGR/SUSE 7120 or prior consent of instructor. Must be enrolled in one of the following levels: Graduate Engineering, or have prior consent of instructor.

Open source software and mobile tools and platforms for development; low cost renewable energy technologies for energy access; applications in health care, water and sanitation, education, agriculture, financial inclusion and monitoring and evaluation.

Using observations from nature to provide sustainable solutions to our everyday needs. Key outcomes include whole system understanding of current solutions (benefits/issues), nature's capabilities, and new solutions by applying nature's capabilities to today's needs. Restricted to Engineering students or permission of instructor.

This course is designed as an in-depth exploration of LCA issues and applications. Students will complete a baseline LCA semester team project then use sustainable product design techniques to reduce overall impacts of the product or material.

Sustainability practices from upstream sourcing from suppliers to manufacturing through delivery to customers and disposal and how these impact a company's triple bottom line. Topics include product/process design, green procurement, network management, life cycle assessment, performance measurement, risk management, among others.

Focuses on implementing sustainability and reducing impacts of buildings. Students will evaluate green building standards for New Construction and Existing Buildings and learn the principals of making buildings more sustainable. Restricted to College of Engineering students. Otherwise permission of instructor.

Fundamental knowledge and skills for the design and implementations of a greenhouse gas (GHG) management program for a corporation or other large organization in accordance with global standards. Topics include GHG inventories, science-based reduction targets, reporting and disclosure, and market and policy mechanisms.

Interpretation and assessment of climate change science and its application to Sustainable Engineering solutions. Topics include climate science, climate modeling and reporting, climate tools and data analysis, adaption and mitigation climate technologies, risk assessment and sustainable whole systems thinking.

Development/implementation of GHG mitigation strategies within companies and across value chains including emissions reduction and carbon removal opportunities. Transformative technology and policy/market innovations in sectors including energy, transportation, industry, buildings, agriculture, and land management toward a net-zero emissions economy.

This course equips students with a mindset and evaluative tools to analyze and design a new generation of sustainable infrastructure, which is a complex, dynamic service system with multiple sectors, development stages, and impact potentials on the natural world.

Independent project applying program learned sustainable engineering principles to real world business and process sustainability challenges. Combination of applying technical sustainable engineering skills, whole systems thinking and project management. Faculty advised with white paper and final presentation as course deliverables.

The Resilient Innovation through Sustainable Engineering (RISE) Practicum enables graduate students outside of Sustainable Engineering (SE) to participate in addressing real world industry sustainability challenges alongside SE faculty, students and companies. Must have faculty permission to enroll.

Continuation of Sustainable Engineering degree-required research during the Summer

Provides work experience for a graduate student who has been offered an opportunity to work in the field of Sustainable Engineering. Required for curricular practical training. Permisson of Graduate Advisor.

The Sustainable Engineering Seminar series allows students/guests to present on research, conferences, or topics they find interesting. The aim is to build community and share knowledge/ideas