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Apr 25, 2024
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ENGR 053: Materials and the Environment
[3.0 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: MATH 021 and (PHYS 008 or PHYS 008H ) and ( or CHEM 002H ) or consent of instructor. Normal Letter Grade only.
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