Climate change is a defining challenge of the 21st century. This three-course certificate in climate and engineering provides students with the foundational knowledge of how climate change will impact engineered systems and approaches for adaptation at multiple scales. Students will also acquire the analytical skills to evaluate technologies and engineering approaches for safety, climate effectiveness, and equality in societal costs and benefits.
Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following: | 4 | |
| Climate Science, Engineering Adaptation, and Policy | ||
| Special Topics in Civil Engineering (Climate Technologies for Decarbonization, Mitigation, and Adaptation) | ||
Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete two of the following: | 8 | |
| Climate and Atmospheric Change | ||
| Life Cycle Assessment of Materials, Products, and Infrastructure | ||
| Coastal Dynamics and Design | ||
| Climate Science, Engineering Adaptation, and Policy | ||
| Global Biogeochemistry | ||
| Special Topics in Civil Engineering (Intro to Air Quality Engineering Science) | ||
| Special Topics in Civil Engineering (Climate Technologies for Decarbonization, Mitigation, and Adaptation) | ||
| Research (4 SH, with topic approval of program advisor) | ||
| Air Quality Management | ||
| Sustainable Energy: Materials, Conversion, Storage, and Usage | ||
Program Credit/GPA Requirements
12 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required