Applied Sustainability Engineering
Master sustainable product design, carbon footprint analysis, and renewable energy systems. Learn practical tools for environmental impact assessment.
Master sustainable product design, carbon footprint analysis, and renewable energy systems. Learn practical tools for environmental impact assessment.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Applied Sustainability for Technical Managers Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Complete carbon footprint analysis for Scope 1 and 2 emissions
Identify sustainable product and packaging characteristics
Understand renewable energy system technologies
Apply LCA and Eco-Audit techniques to product design
Implement sustainable design frameworks and certifications
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
8.5 Hours PreRecorded video
16 assignments
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
FullTime access
Shareable certificate
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course focuses on practical sustainability engineering techniques for developing and assessing environmental impact of products and processes. Starting with renewable energy technologies and their economics, students learn to conduct carbon footprint analyses, evaluate sustainable product design, and apply Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies. The curriculum covers critical topics including sustainable packaging, circular economy principles, and frameworks like Cradle-to-Cradle design, equipping technical managers with tools to implement sustainable practices.
Renewable Energy: Technologies and Economics
Module 1 · 5 Hours to complete
What's My Carbon Footprint?
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Sustainable and Circular Products and Packaging Design
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Streamlined LCAs (S-LCA) and Eco-Audits
Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete
Circular Product and Packaging Design: Fundamentals and Frameworks
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructor
W. Edwards Deming Professor of Management
Dr. Michael J. Readey is the W. Edwards Deming Professor of Management at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he focuses on developing socially and environmentally responsible business leaders. He has a strong background in engineering management and sustainability, having taught numerous courses that include "Applied Sustainability Engineering," "Financial Forecasting and Reporting," and "Leading the Circular and Sustainable Business." His teaching emphasizes the integration of technology with critical social and environmental drivers, preparing students to tackle contemporary challenges in business.With a robust academic and professional history, Dr. Readey aims to equip the next generation with skills that promote cleaner air, water, and energy solutions. His courses are designed to foster innovation and strategic thinking in product development and sustainability, ensuring that students are well-prepared for leadership roles in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
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