DocumentCode
1975684
Title
Creating an environment for learning about sustainability in engineering
Author
Fitzpatrick, Colin
fYear
2011
fDate
16-18 May 2011
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
1
Abstract
This paper provides an overview of a problem based learning (PBL) module on Electronics and the Environment for undergraduate engineers. In this module sustainability is treated as a key business concern as opposed to an altruistic goal. The students are presented with some key environmental and social concerns and they must construct these as business threats. Following this they must review current approaches to these problems before designing a product for 10 years hence.
Keywords
electronic engineering education; environmental engineering; social sciences; sustainable development; PBL module; business threats; electronics and the environment; engineering sustainability; environmental concerns; problem based learning module; social concerns; undergraduate engineers; Business; Education; Electronic waste; Focusing; Industries; Wireless communication;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Sustainable Systems and Technology (ISSST), 2011 IEEE International Symposium on
Conference_Location
Chicago, IL
ISSN
2157-524X
Print_ISBN
978-1-61284-394-0
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/ISSST.2011.5936874
Filename
5936874
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