Sustainable Product Design.

Catalog description

Scientists and engineers can fundamentally change the environmental footprint of modernity. To make an effective change, they require tools to identify "better" materials and product designs. This course examines the use of life cycle thinking as well as environmental and cost assessment tools to identify product and system design options that balance environmental and economic performance. Special focus of the course will be on the production of chemicals and polymeric materials. Recommended Prereq: CHEM 121 .