CHBE 0170 - Technological Processes And The Environment

Institution:

Tufts University

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Description:

Survey of environmental problems arising from commonplace technologies, e.g., transportation, power generation, microelectronics processing, chemicals manufacturing. The course considers the introduction of chemicals into the environment and illustrates how to predict the fates of those chemicals in air-water-land-biota systems. Environmental and health consequences of products and the processes used for their manufacture are examined. Life Cycle Analysis methodologies are implemented in case studies. Development of technologies and policies for pollution prevention and a sustainable environment are discussed. Prerequisites Junior standing or permission of instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tufts.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 628-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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