ESS 492 - Sustainable Design of Products and Systems

(Formerly RPL 492). At least junior standing; grades of C (2.0) or better in MTH 120 and PHY 143, or higher numbered MTH and PHY courses. (3).

Sustainable design of products and systems from the perspective of whole systems and life-cycle thinking, for the purpose of minimizing negative environmental impacts. Topics include energy-efficient design, design for product lifetime, green materials selection, and lightweighting. Also listed as EGR 393. Graded ABCDE. [“”]