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Environment, Ethics and Economics in Engineering Design

Module code: EMS705U

Credits: 15.0
Semester: SEM2

Contact: Dr Roberto Volpe

This module will introduce several dimensions of ethical design, considering the system life cycle including the impact of end-of-life. Elements incorporating ethics into effective system design using a modern set of theoretical frameworks including circular economy, planetary boundaries and environmental life cycle assessment will be considered. The consequential impact of large scale technology shifts to guard against replacing one problem for another will be covered. The role of meeting and contributing to environmental regulation and policy will be explored and an 'ethical cost benefit analysis' will be introduced that internalises otherwise external environmental costs. Decision making under a complex array of economic and environmental objectives will be considered via multi-criteria decision analysis.

Connected course(s): UDF DATA
Assessment: 100.0% Coursework
Level: 7

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