1.020 Ecology II: Engineering for Sustainability, Spring 2007
Alternative Title:
Ecology II: Engineering for Sustainability
Author:
McLaughlin, Dennis B.; Entekhabi, Dara, 1961-; Marks, David H.
Date Issued:
2007-06
Abstract:
This course covers the use of ecological and thermodynamic principles to examine interactions between humans and the natural environment.. Topics include conservation and constitutive laws, box models, feedback, thermodynamic concepts, energy in natural and engineered systems, basic transport concepts, life cycle analysis and related economic methods. Topics such as renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, green buildings, and mitigation of climate change are illustrated with quantitative case studies. Case studies are team-oriented and may include numerical simulations and design exercises. Some programming experience is desirable but not a prerequisite. Instruction and practice in oral and written communication are provided.
Other Identifiers:
1.020-Spring2007
Other Identifiers:
1.020
IMSCP-MD5-d3352b98d692ded2c9f5d0640509e62f
Keywords:
systems, conservation laws, constitutive laws, box models, mass conservation, perturbation methods, thermodymanics, heat transfer, enthalpy, entropy, multiphase systems, mass and energy balances, energy supply options, economic value, natural resources, multiobjective analysis, life cycle analysis, mass and energy transport, green buildings, transportation modeling, renewable energy, climate modeling, 030104, Environmental Science, 141301, Engineering Science
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