Abstract
This paper presents a case study of the development of a course focused on sustainability as part of the university core curriculum. This was an opportunity for an engineering technology department to contribute to the university core curriculum and to help fulfill its academic mission. The said course could be described as an elective in the general Math/Science/Technology area. The course is designed in such a way as to engage a broad range of students in the study of sustainability from a technical perspective and not a purely cultural viewpoint. The structure of the course intends to impart to all students, especially non majors (students who are non-science majors) an insight into current and past industrial practices that have been causative of pollution and generally unsustainable behavior. Simultaneously, it also offers insights into emerging and potential solutions to address sustainability issues from the engineering and technology perspective. One of the principal features of this course is the exploration of career opportunities for non-majors in the field of sustainability. This paper content and subsequent presentation will include an overview of course content and delivery techniques as well as its salient features.
Original language | English |
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Journal | ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings |
State | Published - 2010 |
Event | 2010 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition - Louisville, KY, United States Duration: Jun 20 2010 → Jun 23 2010 |
Scopus Subject Areas
- General Engineering