SUS 7800B Sustainability in Infrastructure
Develop conceptual and mathematical tools for considering the sustainability and environmental impact of infrastructure projects. Topics studied include mass and energy balance, thermo-dynamic analysis (energy and exergy efficiency), life cycle analysis (ecological footprint, carbon footprint), global warming, and standards and certification programs (LEED, EnergyStar, Global Reporting Initiative), with applications and case studies in water, food, energy, and building systems. Lectures, assignments, student presentations and discussions, and a term project.
Contact Hours
3 hr./wk.