Engineering Sustainability for Global Health

Environmental challenges such as climate change, pollution, and resource depletion pose significant threats to global health. Improving global environmental conditions through sustainable engineering practices directly enhances human well-being.

This course addresses these challenges by integrating sustainability principles with engineering solutions, making it highly relevant to global health initiatives.

Course Description

This advanced-level course covers fundamental concepts of sustainability, energy auditing, green and sustainable materials, and life-cycle frameworks for sustainability. Participants will learn to apply sustainability principles to the management of energy, water, and waste systems, with a strong emphasis on engineering applications.

Content and Methodology

• Online lectures
• Problem-based learning
• Video case studies
• Assignments and an analytical Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) project (approximately six weeks)

Assessment

Participants will complete quizzes and assignments. Students will demonstrate key knowledge in sustainability by conducting a comprehensive Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) project.

Final evaluation will be based on coursework and project submissions.

Upon completing the course, participants will receive recognition in the form of 5 ECTS credits.

Selection Strategy

• The course is open to Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students.
• Applicants must have a satisfactory background in science and engineering, as well as basic knowledge of chemistry and biology.