This course will provide an introduction to sustainable engineering. Topics include challenges in sustainability, risk and life-cycle frameworks, environmental laws and regulations, green and sustainable environmental footprints of industrial chemical processes. Several case studies will be examined including life-cycle analysis of biofuels for transportation, photovoltaic cell construction and LED lighting.

Pre-or Corequisite(s): GPE 3382A/B.

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour