Introduction to Strategic Sustainable Development - Free Online Course

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There are a limited number of openings for a Bachelor-level distance course at the Blekinge Institute of Technology called Introduction to Sustainable Engineering (no engineering required, this course focusses on strategic sustainable development). This tuition-free, 100% online course will run from April 17th - June 25th, 2009.
 
Applications open soon (March 6th) for only two weeks. The course will fill up extremely quickly, so if you feel this would be great for your roommate, best friend, little brother, or previous/current officemate, please do let them know asap. There are only 30 open seats available, and they are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
 
The course explores these key aspects:

Module 1: Core Concepts of Strategic Sustainable Development (SSD)

• Today’s environmental problems from a systems perspective
• The cyclical processes in nature vs. the linear use of materials in today’s society
• How to use a systems view and strategic planning for sustainable development
• Principles of sustainability stemming from basic science: thermodynamics, energy, biological systems and social systems

Module 2: Examination of Engineering Applications for Sustainability

• Application of SSD framework to:
• Energy Systems & Transport
• Sustainable Product Development
• Environmental Management Systems & Regulatory Frameworks
• Life Cycle Analysis

Please download the brochure attached below or visit the this website for more information.

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