Chem395:Units
The content for each unit is also available on the Blackboard site in the area labeled "Units."
| Unit | Topics | Readings | Assignments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | What is sustainability? What is sustainable development? Agenda 21, government responses to sustainability. |
Dorf Ch. 2 | |
| Unit 2 | Economic & political aspects | Lewis reading | |
| Unit 3 | The role of science and technology | Dorf Ch. 3-6 | |
| Unit 4 | Business and sustainability, uses of technology | Dorf Ch. 7-8 | |
| Unit 5 | History of manufacturing. What is manufacturing? The manufacturing enterprise. | Dorf Ch. 19 | |
| Unit 6 | Waste management and waste reduction | Dorf Ch. 17 | |
| Unit 7 | Energy | AWEA readings | |
| Unit 8 | Food & agriculture | Dorf Ch. 18 | |
| Unit 9 | Mining and materials | ||
| Unit 10 | Environmental management systems and ISO 14000 | Sample plans, Dorf Ch. 23 | |
| Unit 11 | Green engineering, green chemistry, green manufacturing | Review Dorf Ch. 4-6 Chemistry & Industry article, |
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| Unit 12 | Transforming the corporate mindset, new business models | Dorf Ch. 23-25 | |
| Unit 13 | Models for sustainable living, the hydrogen economy | Dorf Ch. 22 | |
| Unit 14 | What does the future hold? |
