Mechanical Engineering Contribution to Environmental Justice
Description: Participants will learn about the connection between mechanical engineering and environmental justice. By the end of this course, participants will understand the role mechanical engineers play in helping combat environmental issues in society.
Course Features
- Lectures 5
- Quizzes 4
- Duration 20 hours
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes
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Mechanical Engineering Contribution to Environmental Justice
Description: Participants will learn about the connection between mechanical engineering and environmental justice. I will discuss the current environmental issues and solutions in our society. I will briefly discuss the two case studies: Flint, MI Water Crisis and Jackson, MS Water Crisis.
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Gas Power Cycles
Description: Participants will learn about gas power cycles, the laws of thermodynamics, gas turbines, and clean energy. I will discuss the environmental strategies for the automobile companies: Toyota, and Nissan, along with the aerospace companies: Lockheed Martin, and Honeywell. This lecture will provide a connection between the different concepts used in engineering and environmental justice.
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Air Pollution
Description: Participants will learn about air pollution and understand the different causes of air pollution. I will briefly discuss the two case studies: New York/New Jersey Harbor Deepening Project and Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision. I will also discuss more about the connection between the production of concrete and environmental issues. Lastly, I will briefly discuss sustainable green buildings and how mechanical engineers contribute to sustainability.
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Water Pollution
Description: Participants will learn about water pollution and understand the different types of water pollution. I will discuss one case study: BP Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill. This lecture will provide an understanding of how mechanical engineers contribute to clean water pollution.
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Mechanical Engineering Contribution to Environmental Justice Overview and Final Exam
Description: Participants will review all topics shown in this course. Overall, participants will be able to understand the overall lesson of this course.
