Description

Engineers are responsible for the design, construction and maintenance of large civil infrastructure systems. Traditionally, the primary ingredients of these three activities have been safety and economics. In this context, practicing engineers are concerned with providing technical services that satisfy the primary functional demands of the system. Until recently, natural resources were perceived as unlimited and little concern was given to the environmental consequences of construction materials manufacturing processes. Currently however, when the negative impact on the environment is widely understood and the natural resources depleted, it is necessary and important for engineers to take a more holistic approach to the design process and materials selection. The Sustainable Infrastructure Track will emphasize the importance of the aforementioned broader design prospective and provide students with knowledge and tools required to implement this new design philosophy.

Built Infrastructure Track Courses

Course offerings tentative and subject to change.

Explanation of Track Curriculum

Traditionally, the required elements of an engineering education have typically included a clear understanding of mechanics, material behavior and principals of design. This new Sustainable Infrastructure Track as shown would have a core of four courses. Additional elective courses could also be developed as appropriate. It is envisioned that these courses could be successfully marketed as part of a certificate program.