Engineering Leader s Masters Series Fall 2008 Engineering

Engineering Leader’s Masters Series Fall 2008

Engineering Leader’s Masters Series Environmental and Civil Engineering Certificate in Sustainability and Design Fall 2008

“For those who dare to think boldly, the SMU School of Engineering is the college experience that ignites powerful minds to tackle problems that matter. ” ~Geoffrey Orsak, Dean SMU School of Engineering Certificate in Sustainability Fall 2008

Five Engineering Departments § Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) § Electrical Engineering (EE) § Mechanical Engineering (ME) § Engineering Management, Information and Systems (EMIS) § Environmental and Civil Engineering (ENCE) Certificate in Sustainability Fall 2008

Engineering Leaders Masters Programs • • 40 hours of direct interaction with instructors per course Certificate requires three courses, 3 credit hours each Masters Degree requires ten courses, Certificate courses count New Caruth Hall – opening Fall 2009 Masters Degree in Sustainability is planned, but not yet finalized Certificate in Sustainability Fall 2008

ENCE Certificate in Sustainability and Design Why Now? • Shifts in global power • Third-world countries entering the global arena • More than half the global population is urban • Rapid depletion of resources • Critical thinking required for successful businesses in the decade to come • DFW – realized the highest migration in 2007 – Projected population of 5 M+ by 2030 Certificate in Sustainability Fall 2008

ENCE Certificate in Sustainability and Design Who is this program for? • Bold thinkers • Those who are hungry for knowledge • Those who believe they can make a difference • Not (just) engineers Certificate in Sustainability Fall 2008

ENCE Certificate in Sustainability and Design Who is this program for? Intended for students with at least a four-year degree and a background in: • Architecture • Design • Engineering • Development • Law • Business • Finance • Public policy • Environmental studies • Marketing/ PR Certificate in Sustainability Fall 2008

Classroom Instruction Classes alternate Saturdays and weeknights (Tu or Th) All day Saturday, 8: 00 to 5: 00 Weeknights 6: 00 to 8: 00 Locations to vary: SMU campus, and downtown Dallas Certificate in Sustainability Embry Hall – opened May 2007 Fall 2008

Course Objective To provide an understanding of the basic concepts behind sustainability and to demonstrate the relationships between today’s resource use and future economic, social and environmental conditions. To allow students to understand what changes can be made in the way our civilization uses resources, and how the negative impact of using resources for human activity can be mitigated, or even eliminated. Certificate in Sustainability Fall 2008

Textbooks and Other Related Material Natural Capitalism, Paul Hawken, Amory Lovins, Hunter Lovins Mid-Course Correction, Ray Anderson Readings from: The Ecology of Commerce, Paul Hawken, Harper. Collins, 1993 Biomimicry, Janine Benyus Cradle to Cradle, William Mc. Donough, Variety of journal articles and other sources. Certificate in Sustainability Fall 2008

Topics Covered • • • Definition of Sustainability Causes and Effects of Global Climate Change Power Production and Alternative Energy Options Impact on Air Quality of Human Development Practices Water Use and Storm Water Management Sustainable Building Design and Construction Practices Social Equity in Resource Use and Distribution Political Aspects of Sustainability Current Government Policies at National, State and Local Levels Sustainability of Transportation Systems International Practices and Future Projections Options for Action Certificate in Sustainability Fall 2008

Schedule of Courses Attendance is required at all official class dates Saturday Thursday Saturday Tuesday Thursday Saturday August 30 September 4 September 13 September 18 September 27 September 30 October 9 October 11 Certificate in Sustainability 8: 00 am - 5: 00 pm 6: 00 pm - 8: 00 pm 8: 00 am – 5: 00 pm 6: 00 pm – 8: 00 pm 8: 00 am – 5: 00 pm Fall 2008

Assignments Assignment 1 § Small groups of 2 to 4 § Analyze one energy supply proposal for the US § 20% of grade Assignment 2 § Individual assignment: § Prepare a discussion on one issue of compelling interest to North Texas § 25% of grade Assignment 3 § Individual or small groups (3 max) § Create a sustainability plan for an organization § 30% of grade Final exam: 25% of grade Certificate in Sustainability Fall 2008

ENCE Certificate in Sustainability and Design For more information or to apply, contact Stephanie Dye phone: 214/768 -3232 fax: 214/768 -4482 sdye@engr. smu. edu Instructor: Betsy del Monte, AIA, LEED AP Principal, Director of Sustainability The Beck Group 1807 Ross Ave, Suite 500 phone; 214. 303 -6484 fax; 214. 303 -6484 betsydelmonte@beckgroup. com Certificate in Sustainability Fall 2008

Other Executive Format Programs Upcoming Fall’ 08 New Cohort Executive Offerings § Environmental and Sustainability – Certificate § Engineering Management – Doctorate and Masters § Manufacturing Systems Management § Software Engineering – Doctorate and Masters § Systems Engineering Certificate in Sustainability Fall 2008