SUST Sustainability

SUST-315 Sustainable Engineering (3 cr.)
Impact of engineering and design/manufacturing decisions on the environment. Topics include: sustainability, energy and material flows, risk assessment, multi-use product life cycles, manufacturing process waste streams, sustainable product design issues, end-of-life product handling, and pollution prevention techniques. Junior or higher standing required.

SUST-425 Sustainable Design and Development Capstone (3 cr.)
An application and study of sustainable design and development through the solution of a community-based project. Design of a triple bottom line solution to industrial problems will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: take SUST-315 or DES-431.

SUST-432 Global Sustainability Experience in Design and Manufacturing   (3 cr.)
Cross-disciplinary exploration of ecologically friendly design, engineering, manufacturing, and business models. International travel component with corporate, cultural, academic, and civic leaders. Cultural, economic and political influences; product design; manufacturing; sustainability; application of current eco-friendly product design models; research topics; regional global visitation; studio and laboratory experiences; project and presentation. Junior or higher standing required.