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Modeling and Decision-Making for Sustainability

3-2-7 units · Undergraduate

Introduces a systems approach to modeling, analysis, and design of sustainable systems. Covers principles of dynamical systems, network models, optimization, and control, with applications in ecosystems, infrastructure networks, and energy systems. Includes a significant programming component. Students implement and analyze numerical models of systems, and make design decisions to balance physical, environmental, and economic considerations based on real and simulated data.

Spring 2008 · Ecology II: Engineering for Sustainability

Topics

  • MATLAB optimization tutorial
  • Student presentations
  • Student presentations (cont.)

Readings

  • [MAT1] Etter, Dolores, David Kuncicky, and Holly Moore. Introduction to MATLAB 6 . Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2003. ISBN: 9780131409187.
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  • [MAT2] Etter, Dolores. Introduction to MATLAB for Engineers and Scientists . Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1996. ISBN: 9780135197035.
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  • [MAT3] ———. Engineering Problem Solving with MATLAB . Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2006. ISBN: 9780130462145.
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  • [SCow] Harte, John. Consider a Spherical Cow: A Course in Environmental Problem Solving . Mill Valley, CA: University Science Books, 1988. ISBN: 9780935702583.
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  • [CCow] ———. Consider a Cylindrical Cow: More Adventures in Environmental Problem Solving . Mill Valley, CA: University Science Books, 2001. ISBN: 9781891389177.
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  • Fay, James A., and Dan S. Golomb. Energy and the Environment . New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 2002. ISBN: 9780195150926.
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  • Van Ness, H. C. Understanding Thermodynamics . New York, NY: Dover, 1983. ISBN: 9780486632773.
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  • Smith, E. Brian. Basic Chemical Thermodynamics . London, UK: Imperial College Press, 2004. ISBN: 9781860944468.
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  • [SBvW] Sonntag, Richard E., Claus Borgnakke, and Gordon J. Van Wylen. Fundamentals of Thermodynamics . New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 2002. ISBN: 9780471152323.
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Prerequisites & course information

Prereq: Physics I (GIR) , 18.03 , and ( 1.00 or 1.000 ) U (Spring) Not offered regularly; consult department 3-2-7 units

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