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Use of steep framework as basis for sustainable engineering education Schmidt, Karl; Lee, Ross; Lorenz, William; Singh, Pritpal; McGrail, Michael

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Understanding the dynamic and complex nature of sustainability requires a healthy appreciation for the intersection of global trends with environmental, economic and social aspects. When coupled with technology and political issues, a more thorough analysis of interdependent sustainable engineering challenges and opportunities is possible. This paper discusses the Graduate Sustainable Engineering program at Villanova University with specific focus on use of the STEEP Framework. This unique interdisciplinary program employs a whole systems approach to problem solving through a life cycle lens using engineering principles. After a brief overview of the core curriculum, the STEEP learning aspects and outcomes are described, as well as the methodology employed and a brief case study highlighting use of the framework.

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Use of steep framework as basis for sustainable engineering education
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Schmidt, Karl; Lee, Ross; Lorenz, William; Singh, Pritpal; McGrail, Michael
Contributor
International Conference on Engineering Education for Sustainable Development (7th : 2015 : Vancouver, B.C.)
Date Issued
2015-06
Description
Understanding the dynamic and complex nature of sustainability requires a healthy appreciation for the intersection of global trends with environmental, economic and social aspects. When coupled with technology and political issues, a more thorough analysis of interdependent sustainable engineering challenges and opportunities is possible. This paper discusses the Graduate Sustainable Engineering program at Villanova University with specific focus on use of the STEEP Framework. This unique interdisciplinary program employs a whole systems approach to problem solving through a life cycle lens using engineering principles. After a brief overview of the core curriculum, the STEEP learning aspects and outcomes are described, as well as the methodology employed and a brief case study highlighting use of the framework.
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Conference Paper
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Text
Language
eng
Date Available
2015-06-09
Provider
Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
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Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada
DOI
10.14288/1.0064738
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/2429/53811
Affiliation
Non UBC
Citation
Nesbit, S. & Froese, T. M. (Eds.) (2015). Proceedings of EESD15: The 7th Conference on Engineering Education for Sustainable Development, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. June 9-12.
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Unreviewed
Scholarly Level
Faculty; Other
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http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ca/
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