Engineering Sustainability [10 CR]
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MMME3100 | Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering | 3 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- MMME3100
- School
- Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
An intermediate module covering the key environmental and sustainability issues of relevance to energy supply and use, materials consumption, and product design/manufacture. Topics include:
- Drivers for sustainability, including patterns of energy use, material consumption, waste generation, and associated environmental impacts in UK and globally.
- Circular economy and efficient materials use.
- Energy use in the context of mechanical and manufacturing engineering systems.
- Life cycle assessment of engineering activities and cost-benefit analysis.
Target Students
Students studying Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Product Design and Manufacture in the Faculty of Engineering.
Assessment
- 100% Exam 1 (2-hour): Written Exam in Person (Mandatory Pass)
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
To provide students with a basic knowledge and understanding of key mechanical and manufacturing engineering sustainability topics, including efficient use of materials and energy, and life cycle assessment-informed decision making.Learning Outcomes
LO1 - Recognise the importance of energy and materials resources, security of supply, and supply chain vulnerabilities. AHEP4: M4, M10
LO2 -Understand and quantify the life cycle environmental impact of products and/or processes, considering materials production, energy supply, manufacturing, use, and end-of-life management. AHEP4: M2, M6, M7
LO3 - Appreciate the importance of design and material selection to the overall environmental burden of a product. AHEP4: M2, M13