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Sep 01, 2024
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TM 306 - Quantitative Analysis of Sustainability Issues [GEQR] Quantitative analysis of issues and technologies related to sustainable use of limited resources such as energy, fresh water, arable land, forests, and clean air. Students extrapolate resource usage and population trends, make numerical comparisons of alternative technologies, interpret statistical studies, analyze raw data, and compare costs of implementation using financial models that predict cash flow and payback.
Credit 3 hrs Normal (A-F) May not be repeated for additional credit
Course Rotation:
Prerequisites - MATH 104 with a “C” or higher , MATH 110 with a “C” or higher , MATH 110E with a “C” or higher , or Level 4 Math Placement See note Other Restrictions - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Class - Junior standing or above
Transitioning from a dramatically increasing world population that is using diminishing natural resources into a stable, sustainable society is one of the most important challenges facing humankind in this century. The future availability of limited resources such as energy, food, fresh water, and clean air will depend on what technologies we choose to use and understanding the results of those choices. Most discussions about creating a sustainable society use qualitative reasoning to set appropriate goals but this is only the first step. To implement those goals, it is vitally important to choose appropriate technologies. This course applies the tools of quantitative reasoning to the choices that must be made between competing technologies to achieve those goals with our limited financial resources in the time we have available.
Additional Information: A student can satisfy the prerequisite requirement for this course by completing any of the approved Quantitative Reasoning courses (See department for an override, if needed).
Keywords: technology , management Quantitative Reasoning (GEQR) Updates: Change to dept. 6/2014; Approved for GEQR 3/2012, effective Fall 2012; New Course 2/2012
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