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Apr 19, 2024
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ENGR 053: Materials and the Environment
[3 units]
Impact of materials mining, processing, synthesis, use, and disposal on the environment, including cost-benefit analyses of environmentally “friendly” vs. “unfriendly” materials. Energy properties, cost, durability, disposal, and other considerations in materials selection. Materials challenges in fuel cell, battery, solar, and water filtration applications. Environmental costs and benefits of emerging nanotechnologies.
Prerequisite: (CHEM 002 or CHEM 002H ) and (MATH 021 or equivalent score on the Competency Exam) and (PHYS 008H or PHYS 008 ). Normal Letter Grade only.
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