Civil Engineering Sustainability and Design

[0.75] credits · Undergraduate

This second course in the design spine sequence emphasizes the environmental and social dimensions of sustainable design. Students will explore design philosophies and approaches in the context of the built environment. They will also examine Indigenous perspectives on sustainability and different ways of knowing, doing and being. Students will experience a community-focused design project which will provide the opportunity to develop oral communication, team, and project management skills. Computer use in design will include AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and SimaPro (or other similar software tools).