2023-2024 Graduate Catalog 
    
    Oct 10, 2024  
2023-2024 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CIVL 6686 - Design for Environment


Methods and concepts concerning the design of engineered systems and processes and assessment of their effects on the global environment, minimization of residues, materials selection and packaging, designing products for recycling, disassembly, and disposal. Decision making in new product development and creating environmental objectives. Incorporating design for environment into the design process. Use of product design matrices, environmental effect analysis, life cycle thinking, and other design for environment tools. 3 credits.