Patient attitudes toward genetic counselling; the grieving process in response to pregnancy loss, death, and disability; risk perception, attitudes toward prenatal testing, dealing with results of genetic testing, crisis counselling, giving bad news; ethical dilemmas; legal and professional issues. [0-2]. Prerequisite: MEDG_V 560. And acceptance into M.Sc. Genetic Counselling program.

A capstone course to provide students experience in the design/development of practical energy and environment devices. Projects are provided by local industry and engineering research laboratories. Credit will be granted for only one of MECH_V 453, MECH_V 454, MECH_V 455, MECH_V 456, MECH_V 457, MECH_V 458, MECH_V 459, or MECH_V 490. [1-2-2; 1-2-2]. Prerequisite: All of MECH_V 325, MECH_V 327, MECH_V 328, MECH_V 360. and fourth-year standing in the Energy and Environment Option. Equivalency: MECH_V 453, MECH_V 454, MECH_V 455, MECH_V 456, MECH_V 457, MECH_V 458, MECH_V 459.

Causes and effects of air pollution in the context of technology and society. Topics include: impact of air pollutants on air quality and climate, atmospheric science, public policy, collective action, environmental justice, science communication, economic externalities, and ethical engineering design. Recommended pre-requisite: third-year standing. [3-0-0]. Prerequisite: Second-year standing.

Manufacturing and the net-zero energy transition; renewable, low-carbon and sustainable energy and electricity generation; energy, electricity transport, storage and batteries; hydrogen economy; carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS). [3-0-0]. Prerequisite: Third-year standing or greater.

Historical framework of importance of water basins, legacy between water basins and human evolution, effects of agriculture, forestry, industry and urbanization.