49-731 Design for the Environment

6 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This course explores environmental issues and the necessary consideration on the design and manufacture of sustainable products. Life cycle analysis and other impact measures are explored to guide practical DfE approaches. A major project, that includes sustainability and manufacturing, ties together concepts from design for the environment and design for manufacturing covered in the course DFM. This course is offered as the second of two sequenced courses, 49730, Design for Manufacture is offered in Mini 1. This course is intended for MIIPS Pittsburgh and MSSM SV student status, or permission of instructor.

Prerequisites: 49-730

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