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Education is a critical facet of the Center for Sustaining the Urban Environment at the University of Cincinnati. It is the primary vehicle for preparing a new generation of degreed professionals well versed in subjects critical to effective and sustainable management of urban centers and a valuable means of promoting Center ideals and research outcomes nationally and internationally. Faculty affiliates of SUE have worked together to develop a minor in sustainability that is housed administratively in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Beginning in September, 2008, students at UC have been participating in this educational program.

The Center has supported the development of new courses aimed at educating UC students about sustainability, including:

CEE398 Readings in SUE

By 2050, more than five billion people live in urban agglomerations. Learning how to sustain living conditions in mega cities is critical for human capital, natural capital, and financial capital. The objective of this course is to integrate readings from urban planning, engineering, and public health with an understandingof the social implications and financial opportunities of mega cities and urban lifestyle. Back to top

CEE472 Practical Aspects of Building Energy Audts

Global warming represents one of the great problems confronting our civilization today. At the core of this problem is the massive generation of green house gased (GHGs) that result from the burning of fossil fuels. In the US approximately 40% of all our enery consumption is associated with the heating, cooling, and lighting of buildings, so increasing the efficiency of these processes is a prime target for reducing our GHG production. This course uses lecture-discussion and hands-on energy audits as a means of teaching students how to perform a basic assessment of ways to reduce GHG production for non-commercial buildings. Back to top

CEE600 Millenium Development Goal 6: Ensure Environmental Sustainability

The objective of this course is to demonstrate key concepts in environmental chemistry and microbiology through engaging students in the evaluation of appropriate technology using case studies. Drinking water and sanitary system design in North America, India, and Sub- Saharan East Africa will be used to compare design needs in developed, emerging, and less developed countries. Successful completion of this course should prepare students for further study in appropriate technologies. Back to top

CEE649 Introduction to SUE

As a trans-disciplinary effort, solving problems in sustainability requires teams of discipline-specific individuals to work together. This course demonstrates a multidisciplinary approach to complex problem solving examing multi-spatial and temporal scales. Guest lectures and group activities are the primary pedagogical approaches employed throughout the course. Back to top

CEE675 Green Construction

The course will focus on the built and civil infrastructure environment by considering total life cycle assessment of engineering designs and construction alternatives in the context of sustainable development. Additionally, the course will educate students about green building procedures and strategies, the LEED rating system and the requirements that need to be met on the construction site and in the office to achieve a certified structure. This will include Energy and Atmosphere, Indoor Environmental Qualities, Sustainable Sites, Materials and Resources and Water Efficiency. Back to top

CEE676/707 Seminar

The objective of this course is to stimulate discussion through weekly seminars from internal expert and external visitors in the field of sustainability. Back to top

Questions? Contact Center for Sustaining the Urban Environment.
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