SYST 3310 - Design for Environment

Prerequisites: EAS 107P, EASC 1112, MATH 1115, and a chemistry course 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 analysis, and other design for environment tools. 3 credits