ESTS 44404 - Global Sustainability

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

Eng.

Description:

This course examines the growing need for addressing 'sustainability' as parameter in the practice of engineering. the course reviews the avilable resources, ecology, basic conservation laws, human population models, agricultural resources, water, non-renewal resources, engery and capital. Emphasis is placed in analyzing sustainability and assessment of current and poitential future energy systems and the effect on the environment with emphasis on climate change. The course closes with a discussion of we can do as engineers to insure that growth is consistent with a sustainable future.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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