University of Minnesota Online College of Science and Engineering 20 courses 12 total credits
This graduate certificate will provide interdisciplinary training to prepare you to address global issues related to water, energy, and material use and reuse. This program will combine training in policy, science, and engineering, with different perspectives (community, government, entrepreneur, business) to create policies, products, and processes that ensure the circular and sustainable use of energy, material resources (metals, minerals), and water while meeting humanity’s needs. Two required courses (6 credits total) plus a series of electives will equip you with the appropriate background and fundamental skills needed to work in industry, nonprofits, and government (e.g., green engineering, life cycle assessment, economic and policy tools, qualitative interviewing, and the co-creation of solutions with attention to different cultural viewpoints).
| Total Credits | 12 credits |
Required
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CEGE 5524 | A Circularity Revolution: Working to Close the Loop on Global Issues | 3 |
| ME 8243 | Topics in Design: Advanced Materials | 3 |
Electives
One elective from this list of Food/Water/Energy Technology courses to earn 3 credits total: And one elective from this list of Policy and Systems courses to earn 3 credits total:
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