Effective Spring 2009
The Green Engineering Minor studies ways in which engineering can contribute to solutions to protect the environment, global resources, and human life. These solutions include designing technology and promoting processes and policies that are efficient and socially responsible. It also includes developing methods that are environmentally and human friendly as well as sustainable for the long term.
The goals of this minor are the following:
- Apply the principles of green and sustainable engineering to engineering problems.
- Analyze the economic and environmental impact of biofuels, photovoltaics, rechargeable batteries, and fuel cells.
- Use life cycle thinking in engineering activities.
- Participate in student research projects that apply new, sustainable and environmentally sound technologies and methods to real world problems.
The Green Engineering minor is housed in the General Engineering office in the SJSU Davidson College of Engineering. The list of approved electives will be posted in the General Engineering office each semester.
| Course Requirements | |
| Core Requirements | 6 |
| Engr 102 or ME 172; Engr 103 | |
| Additional Course | 3 |
| Choose one from the following: Envs 107, Envs 116, Envs 119, Envs 132, Envs 133, or Envs 148 | |
| Elective | 3 |
| One additional course to be selected with and approved by the green engineering minor advisor. | |
| Total Units: | 12 |
Download Green Engineering Minor Flyer
For more information contact
Dr. Pat Backer
408-924-3214
pat.backer@sjsu.edu
