BEE 2510 - Engineering for a Sustainable Society

(crosslisted)
(also ENGRD 2510)

Fall. 3 credits. Letter grades only.

Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 2930.

B. A. Ahner.

Case studies of contemporary environmental issues including pollutant distribution in natural systems, air quality, hazardous waste management, and sustainable development. Emphasis is on the application of math, physics, and engineering sciences to solve energy and mass balances in environmental sciences. Introduces students to the basic chemistry, ecology, biology, ethics, and environmental legislation relevant to the particular environmental problem. BEE students must complete either BEE 2510 or BEE 2600 according to their academic plan. BEE students who complete both BEE 2510 and BEE 2600 receive engineering credit for only one of these courses.

Outcome 1: An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.

Outcome 2: An ability to communicate effectively.

Outcome 3: An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice for engineering practice.