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TEC 4638 - Contemporary Problems in Sustainable Technology (3)


When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Capstone Experience
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of contemporary problems facing the Sustainable Technology movement such as affordable and efficient alternative energy systems, small scale production systems, waste management and recycling, bioregional development, community and shelter design and technology transfer methodology. Each student will have the opportunity to explore in-depth a problem of their choosing and will be given guidance in the identification, definition and analysis of their chosen problem. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
Prerequisite: TEC 4608  or permission of the instructor. Both library research and prototype or model construction will be required.