Introduction to Sustainable Development

3 credits · Undergraduate Programs

Motivations for development of a sustainable industrial economy. Relationship among economic systems, growth and sustainable alternatives. International dimensions. Roles and responsibilities of stakeholders, including government, industry, and society. Tools for assessing sustainability. Sustainability challenges in industrial economies. Scope for sustainable innovations in the energy, manufacturing, and transportation sectors. Case studies of sustainable development. Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing, or higher, in the Schulich School of Engineering.