SUB 6560 - Sustainable Products and Services

(3 units)

This course provides an interactive introduction to design and meeting human needs with ecoeffective goods and services. It explores how we interact with the environment around us, how we can make things fit and feel better (ergonomics), improve productivity and health, and how we can substitute services for ownership. Emphasis is placed on the use of materials and manufacturing methods that are earth and people friendly. This course includes case studies, design projects, labs, and experiments. It is also designed to help students rediscover their creativity and ability to find new solutions to complex problems.