EDD 320 - Engineering and Climate Change

Credits: 3

The work of engineers significantly influences, both positively and negatively, our human contribution to climate change. Climate change does not just present environmental risks; it is also a risk to global political stability, infrastructure and food security. Given that climate change is one of humanities biggest challenges of the 21st century, and its effects are already starting to be felt around the world, it is imperative that the engineering profession commits to playing its part in reducing its impacts. For society to develop solutions that minimize climate change, engineers must play a fundamental and active role. The proposed course seeks to describe some of the engineering solutions proposed as we move further into the 21st century. Prerequisite: Junior level and above. Semester offered varies.