— Design of Materials & Systems for Sustainability

Prerequisites & course information

Course Description: Effects on environmental impacts from materials selection and design in the built environment. Material mechanics, design constraints, and life cycle assessment in the development of “greener” materials and systems. Design of engineered materials through selecting constituents & processing techniques and the influence on mechanical properties, microstructure, and environmental impacts. Role of materials in the environmental impacts of buildings, infrastructure, and other systems. Learning Activities: Lecture 4 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate Students. Grade Mode: Letter. Learning Activities: Lecture 4 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate Students. Grade Mode: Letter.