An introduction to policy and decision making for conserving biodiversity in an uncertain world using a combination of ecological data and decision science. [3-1-0] Prerequisite: [CONS200]
Overview of three-phase energy systems. High-voltage transmission, low-voltage distribution. Performance of renewable electricity generation. Grid integration of renewable energy systems. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. [3-0-2] Prerequisite: All of ELEC 202, ELEC 342.
Mechanisms and processes of past and future global climate change. Climate models and projected impacts. Climate solutions including carbon sequestration, adaptation and geoengineering. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: Either (a) SCIE 001 or (b) one of CHEM 110, CHEM 111, CHEM 120, CHEM 121, CHEM 141, CHEM 154 and one of MATH 101, MATH 103, MATH 105, MATH 121 and one of PHYS 101, PHYS 106, PHYS 107, PHYS 117, PHYS 131, PHYS 153, PHYS 157.
Climate science fundamentals: Energy balance, ocean and atmospheric circulation. Future climate scenarios. Processes driving spatial and temporal climate variability. Analysis of observations and climate projection data to evaluate the anthropogenic impact on climate. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: 3rd year class standing
The creation, implementation and enforcement of environmental laws and policies at the international, national, and sub-national levels. Examination and critique of laws, principles, and policies dealing with issues such as climate change, pollution, and biological diversity. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: 4th-year class standing.
Fate of air-born chemicals and the associated impacts of air pollutants on health, visibility, smog formation, ozone depletion and global warming; air quality and emission standards; atmospheric dispersion of air pollutants; prevention and control technologies for particulates, SOx, NOx, VOCs, and CO2. Credit will be granted for only one of CHBE 475, CHBE 485, or CHBE 585. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Supply and use of conventional and alternative fuels and energy. Design and operation of unit operations for processing of fossil fuels, biomass, and other energy sources. Environmental considerations of energy use that address climate change and sustainability (water usage, environmental footprint, resource use, etc.). Credit will be granted for only one of CHBE 483 or CHBE 583. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
How chemical and biological waste impact the environment. Physico-chemical, thermal, and biological methods for minimizing, isolating and sustainably treating solid waste and wastewater, including conversion to bioproducts/ industrial products, energy and clean water. Recommended prerequisite: All of CHBE_V 241, CHBE_V 244, CHBE_V 370. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: Third-year or higher standing in BASc. or BSc.