E S 62D - Environmental Management Tools: Industrial Ecology and Sustainable Design Principles

    Recent Professors
    Joshua McCluskey
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    4
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course examines Industrial Ecology (applying the lessons of nature to industrial processes, products, and systems) and associated sustainable design concepts, principles, and tools (such as Life Cycle Impact Assessments, Design for the Environment, Biomimicry, Green Chemistry/Green Chemicals, Green Building, Energy Efficiency & Conservation, Water Efficiency & Conservation, Zero Waste). It also includes an examination of Product Stewardship (Extended Producer Responsibility) policies to enhance reuse/recycling efforts and prevent pollution, and it explores associated job and career opportunities in the industry.