Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Sustainability

3 credits · Undergraduate Programs

Theory and practice of environmental engineering. Theory and practice of sustainable development, with a multidisciplinary approach, including components such as engineering, economics, carbon foot-print, policy planning, social license. Comparison of the roles of environmental engineering and sustainable development in society. Environmental and sustainability focused ethics issues including Indigenous engagement, treaty rights and Indigenous rights. Indigenous environmental perspectives. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Minor in Energy and Environment or Energy Engineering Program or Sustainable Systems Engineering. Antirequisite(s): Credit for Energy and Environment, Engineering 377 and either 519.09 or Civil Engineering 481 will not be allowed.