CS-3, Sustainability, Engineering and the Environment

This comprehensive package includes everything you need to ace your exams:

• Solutions to the past two exam papers from 2019 or earlier—understand key patterns and recurring questions.
• Expertly crafted study notes—condensed and easy-to-understand summaries to save you time.
• Handpicked reference websites—giving you direct access to valuable external resources.
• Online calculators—quick links to simplify calculations and save time during your preparation.
• Printable Notes—downloadable tips, summary, formulas and notes.
• Free access to Study Groups—join other user for discussions, and shared resources.
• Exclusive access to a subject-specialized Chatbot—get 24/7 help from an AI trained to answer in your specific subject.

Access to Study Group:

After purchasing the course, connect with others preparing for the same exam. Get more out of your study sessions by collaborating in study groups, sharing resources, and solving problems together. We’ll help you form a group once more than one users express interest. Just email us to get started!

Order Processing:  Order now and get instant access.

Access Duration: One year of access to ensure ample time for thorough preparation.

Email: support@examssolutions.ca  

Subject Outline / Syllabus:

Engineers need to have knowledge and be conversant with what sustainability means in engineering and for the environment. Topics include: fundamental knowledge of climate change, global warming, and the impact of human activities on soil, air, water quality and resources; knowledge of renewable energy sources; development, and product and materials life cycle assessment; end-of-life potential such as recycling and the reuse of products; design for disassembly, e-waste, and reverse manufacturing. Energy production, greenhouse gas emissions, and types and forms of energy as related to consumption patterns, consumer awareness, and industrial sectors; optimized energy and resources management; sustainable methods; and sustainability indicators; regulatory aspects of environmental management, and ecological planning.

Textbooks (most recent edition is recommended):

Primary Texts:

• Wimmer, W. and Kauffman, Joanne. Handbook of Sustainable Engineering, Springer Publishing.
• Johnson, A. and Gibson, A. Sustainability in Engineering Design, Academic Press.

Secondary Text:

• The Report of the Brundtland Commission (“Our Common Future”)

Web Resources:

• Keywords: sustainability in engineering practice and mindset; energy, emissions, and the environment
• Organizations: Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) sustainable development, United Nations Sustainability Development Goals
• National Guideline on Sustainable Development and Environmental Stewardship for Professional Engineers
• BC Campus, https://open.bccampus.ca/browse-our-collection/find-open-textbooks/?uuid=4e3cc83c7c80-4dc3-bd3f-40598c6906d8