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
Link To Document :
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