ESGN 203 - Naturaland Engineered Environmental Systems

Institution:

Colorado School of Mines

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Description:

Introduction to natural and engineered environmental systems analysis. Environmental decision making, sustainable development, pollution sources, effects and prevention, and environmental life cycle assessment. The basic concepts of material balances, energy balances, chemical equilibrium and kinetics and structure and function of biological systems will be used to analyze environmental systems. Case studies in sustainable development, industrial ecology, pollution prevention and life cycle assessment with be covered. The goal of this course is to develop problem-solving skills associated with the analysis of environmental systems. Prerequisites: CHGN124 or concurrent; MATH112 or concurrent; PHGN 100; SYGN101. 3 semester hours.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mines.edu

Phone Number:

(303) 273-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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