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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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Lecture 1: How Can Mechanical Engineers Contribute to Environmental JusticeLecture1.1
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Overview of Lecture 1 3 daysAssignment1.1
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Lecture 1 Quiz 5 questionsQuiz1.1
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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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Lecture 2: Gas Power CyclesLecture2.1
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Overview of Lecture 2 3 daysAssignment2.1
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Lecture 2 Quiz 5 questionsQuiz2.1
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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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Lecture 3: Air PollutionLecture3.1
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Overview of Lecture 3 3 daysAssignment3.1
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Lecture 3 Quiz 5 questionsQuiz3.1
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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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Lecture 4: Water PollutionLecture4.1
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Overview of Lecture 4 3 daysAssignment4.1
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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.
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Conclusion LectureLecture5.1
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Final Exam 10 questionsQuiz5.1
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Course Overview 3 daysAssignment5.1
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Course Work Cited 3 daysFinalAssignment5.2
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