COURSE OUTLINE
WINTER 2021
Date Initials
Prepared by Instructor 2021-01-05 sp
Approved by Head 08-Jan-21 A.S.
1. Calendar Information
ENGG 682
Sustainability
Motivations for development of a sustainable industrial economy. Relationship among
economic systems, growth and sustainable alternatives. International dimensions. Roles and
responsibilities of stakeholders, including government, industry, and society. Tools for
assessing sustainability. Sustainability challenges in industrial economies. Scope for
sustainable innovations in the energy, manufacturing, and transportation sectors. Case studies
of sustainable development.
Course Hours: 3 units; H (3-1T)
Academic Credit: 3
Calendar Reference: ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/current/energy-and-environment-engineering.html#42190
2. Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
1 Understand with current and past examples the causal link among depletion of
Earth resources, level of technology, mode of the economy and cultural attitudes.
2 Formulate sustainability goals and challenges by comprehensive analysis of specific
economic, social and environmental factors and define roles for government,
industries, businesses, and civil society
3 Apply tools for assessing sustainability and performance indicators for sustainability
4 Map the scope of sustainability in industrial economies: Range of industrial activities
and their detrimental impact on environment. Potential for sustainable innovations in
the chemistries and processes of industrial sectors including energy, core,
manufacturing, transportation as well as consumer goods segments
5 Comprehend Water-Energy-Food nexus
6 Design a sustainable alternative to a current system: Term project
7 Deliver presentation and reports: Group assignments
3. Timetable
Section Day(s) of the Week Time Location
LEC L01 TuTh 15:30-16:45 Zoom
4. Course Instructors
Course Coordinator
Section First Family Phone Office Email
Name Name
L01 Sathish Ponnurang [email protected]
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Other Instructors
Section First Family Phone Office Email
Name Name
Teaching Assistants
Section First Family Phone Office Email
Name Name
Ashwin Kamalesh ashwinkumar.kamalesh@ucalgar
Gleb Bobrov y.ca
[email protected]
Amir Alihossein [email protected]
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5. Examinations
there will be no final examination in this course.
A Midterm exam will be conducted on March 9th (exam duration of 75 minutes - 60 minutes of
exam + 15 minutes contingency time). It is an asynchronous, timed assessment. you will have
access to the exam for a 24 hr period and can choose to complete the exam at any time
during that period.
The exam will require students to enter answers directly into D2L, and may also require them
to upload their handwritten solutions through D2L. Students will require stable access to
internet, a computer/laptop/other device, and the ability to handwrite solutions and generate a
.pdf file. Microsoft Office Lens is recommended when using a smartphone or tablet to scan
handwritten work.
You are permitted to access a calculator and your own course notes.You are not permitted to
access your textbook, search the internet, communicate with classmates or other individuals,
or share examinations with classmates or other individuals during the assessment period.
Once the assessment is started, assessment solutions must be submitted within the time limits
listed below. The instuctor can be contacted by email or Zoom for questions during the
avialability time specified below. Moreover, the students can send by email their solutions in
case difficulties with d2l or internet related issues arise.
Midterm Examination
Start date/time: 9 March, 3:00 pm
Exam Solutions will not be accepted beyond: 10 March, 3:00 pm
Exam designed to be completed in: 60 minutes
Contingency time extension: 15 minutes
Once you have started, the midterm answers must be submitted within 75 minutes
Instructor availability: via email and Zoom 9 March, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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Term Paper and Presentation
You will also be expected to complete a Term Paper and a term paper presentation.
- Presentations are scheduled on Apr 13,15.
- Term Paper report submission deadline on Apr 23
6. Use of Calculators in Examinations
Permitted to use any calcualtor of your choice.
7. Final Grade Determination
The final grade in this course will be based on the following components:
Component Learning Outcome(s) Evaluated Weight
Group assignments (reports &
1-5,7 35%
presentations (4)
Midterm Examination (Mar 9th) 1-5 25%
Term Paper Presentation (Apr 13,15) 6,7 10%
Term Paper Report (Apr 23) 6,7 30%
Total: 100%
Notes:
a) It is not necessary to earn a passing grade on the final exam in order to pass the course as
a whole.
b) Conversion from a score out of 100 to a letter grade will be done using the conversion chart
shown below. This grading scale can only be changed during the term if the grades will not be
lowered.
Letter Grade Total Mark (T)
A+ T ≥ 95.0%
A 92.0% ≤ T < 95.0%
A- 87.0% ≤ T < 92.0%
B+ 82.0% ≤ T < 87.0%
B 77.0% ≤ T < 82.0%
B- 75.0% ≤ T < 77.0%
C+ 70.0% ≤ T < 75.0%
C 65.0% ≤ T < 70.0%
C- 60.0% ≤ T < 65.0%
D+ 55.0% ≤ T < 60.0%
D 50.0% ≤ T < 55.0%
F T < 50.0%
8. Textbook
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The following textbook(s) is required for this course:
Title Sustainable Development for Engineers
Author(s) edited by Karel Mulder
Edition, Year 2006
Publisher Greenleaf Publishing, 2006
Title Sustainable Engineering: Concepts, Design, and Case studies
Author(s) Allen and Shonnard
Edition, Year 2012
Publisher Springer
The following textbook(s) is recommended for this course:
Title Handbook of Sustainable Engineering
Author(s) edited by Kauffman and Mo
Edition, Year 2013
Publisher Springer
Title Sustainability: A comprehensive foundation
Author(s) edited by Tom Theis and Jonathan Tomkin
Edition, Year 2012
Publisher University of Illinois, http://cnx.org/content/col11325/1.38/
9. University of Calgary Policies and Supports
*SSE ADVISING AND POLICIES
All Schulich School of Engineering students have access to a D2L site titled “Engineering
Student Centre”. Students have a responsibility to familiarize themselves with the policies
available on this site.
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*ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT
Academic Misconduct refers to student behavior which compromises proper assessment of a
student’s academic activities and includes: cheating; fabrication; falsification; plagiarism;
unauthorized assistance; failure to comply with an instructor’s expectations regarding conduct
required of students completing academic assessments in their courses; and failure to comply
with exam regulations applied by the Registrar.
For information on the Student Academic Misconduct Policy and Procedure please visit:
https://ucalgary.ca/policies/files/policies/student-academic-misconduct-policy.pdf
https://ucalgary.ca/policies/files/policies/student-academic-misconduct-procedure.pdf
Additional information is available on the Academic Integrity Website at
https://ucalgary.ca/student-services/student-success/learning/academic-integrity.
*ACADEMIC ACCOMODATION
It is the student’s responsibility to request academic accommodations according to the
University policies and procedures listed below. The Student Accommodations policy is
available at https://ucalgary.ca/student-services/access/prospective-students/academic-
accommodations.
Students needing an accommodation based on disability or medical concerns should contact
Student Accessibility Services (SAS) in accordance with the Procedure for Accommodations
for Students with Disabilities (https://www.ucalgary.ca/policies/files/policies/procedure-for-
accommodations-for-students-with-disabilities.pdf ). Students who require an accommodation
in relation to their coursework based on a protected ground other than Disability should
communicate this need in writing to their Instructor.
SAS will process the request and issue letters of accommodation to instructors. For additional
information on support services and accommodations for students with disabilities, visit
www.ucalgary.ca/access/ .
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*INSTRUCTOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Course materials created by instructors (including presentations and posted notes, labs, case
studies, assignments and exams) remain the intellectual property of the instructor. These
materials may NOT be reproduced, redistributed or copied without the explicit consent of the
instructor. The posting of course materials to third party websites such as note-sharing sites
without permission is prohibited. Sharing of extracts of these course materials with other
students enrolled in the course at the same time may be allowed under fair dealing.
*FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PROTECTION OF PRIVACY
Student information will be collected in accordance with typical (or usual) classroom practice.
Students’ assignments will be accessible only by the authorized course faculty. Private
information related to the individual student is treated with the utmost regard by the faculty at
the University of Calgary.
*COPYRIGHT LEGISLATION
All students are required to read the University of Calgary policy on Acceptable Use of Material
Protected by Copyright (https://www.ucalgary.ca/policies/files/policies/acceptable-use-of-
material-protected-by-copyright-policy.pdf) and requirements of the copyright act (https://laws-
lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-42/index.html) to ensure they are aware of the consequences of
unauthorised sharing of course materials (including instructor notes, electronic versions of
textbooks etc.). Students who use material protected by copyright in violation of this policy
may be disciplined under the Non-Academic Misconduct Policy
https://www.ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/current/k.html.
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*MEDIA RECORDING (if applicable)
Please refer to the following statement on media recording of students:
https://elearn.ucalgary.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Media-Recording-in-Learning-
Environments-OSP_FINAL.pdf
*Media recording for lesson capture
The instructor may use media recordings to capture the delivery of a lecture. These recordings
are intended to be used for lecture capture only and will not be used for any other purpose.
Although the recording device will be fixed on the Instructor, in the event that incidental
student participation is recorded, the instructor will ensure that any identifiable content (video
or audio) is masked, or will seek consent to include the identifiable student content to making
the content available on University approved platforms.
*Media recording for self-assessment of teaching practices
The instructor may use media recordings as a tool for self-assessment of their teaching
practices. Although the recording device will be fixed on the instructor, it is possible that
student participation in the course may be inadvertently captured. These recordings will be
used for instructor self-assessment only and will not be used for any other purpose.
*Media recording for the assessment of student learning
The instructor may use media recordings as part of the assessment of students. This may
include but is not limited to classroom discussions, presentations, clinical practice, or skills
testing that occur during the course. These recordings will be used for student assessment
purposes only and will not be shared or used for any other purpose.
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SEXUAL VIOLENCE POLICY
The University recognizes that all members of the University Community should be able to
learn, work, teach and live in an environment where they are free from harassment,
discrimination, and violence. The University of Calgary’s sexual violence policy guides us in
how we respond to incidents of sexual violence, including supports available to those who
have experienced or witnessed sexual violence, or those who are alleged to have committed
sexual violence. It provides clear response procedures and timelines, defines complex
concepts, and addresses incidents that occur off-campus in certain circumstances. Please see
the policy available at https://www.ucalgary.ca/policies/files/policies/sexual-violence-policy.pdf
*OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please visit the Registrar’s website at: https://www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/registration/course-
outlines for additional important information on the following:
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Wellness and Mental Health Resources
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Student Success
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Student Ombuds Office
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Student Union (SU) Information
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Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) Information
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Emergency Evacuation/Assembly Points
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Safewalk
10. Statements Specific to Winter 2021
Course Format and Scheduling
Course content will be delivered through a combination of both synchronous and
asynchronous online learning. Some course material will be covered in real-time online
sessions held during registrar-scheduled class times for the course, and other content will be
covered through asynchronous online learning, which students can access at times convenient
to them. Students are responsible for all content covered in both types of delivery. Students
are expected to attend synchronous class sessions at the designated time, and to engage with
asynchronous material in a timely manner in order to keep up with course content and
deliverables. Please see the following pages for details on the delivery of course content. All
the synchronous sessions will be recorded and download links will be provided in D2L.
Expectations for Attendance and Engagement in Online Sessions
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Active engagement in class and with course material is essential in any course. In the online
context, students must take increased ownership of their learning.
Expectations for attendance at synchronous sessions are the same as they are in a face-to-
face course. Students are expected to actively attend synchronous sessions and adhere to
class norms. These include:
-Having the camera on during synchronous sessions (unless advised otherwise by instructor)
-Keeping the microphone on mute unless called on by the instructor (or participating in oral
discussion)
-Using the features and tools in Zoom as requested by the instructor
-Communicating in a professional and respectful manner at all times
If it appears that you are not actively engaged in the class (for example, not responding to the
instructor, not joining breakout rooms, etc.), your instructor reserves the right to remove you
from the Zoom session.
Important Note: Classes may be recorded. Recordings will only be uploaded to University
approved platforms such as D2L, will only be for use by students and staff associated with the
course, and will not be disseminated to a broader audience by the University. If a student turns
on their microphone or camera, or uses the public chat feature, this constitutes consent for the
student’s video image or sound audio to be uploaded with a recording. If a student wishes to
ensure that their questions/faces/voices are not recorded in the video, they should instead use
the private chat feature to ask questions.
Guidelines for Completing and Submitting Coursework
Please submit all assignments electronically using the dropbox in D2L. Assignments may be
submitted in Word or PDF format. Assignments should have a file name as follows: “First
Name Last Name Assignment Number” (e.g., Alex Smith Assignment 2). Assignments must
be submitted by 11:59 pm on their due date. It is the student's responsibility to keep a copy of
each submitted assignment and to ensure that the proper version is submitted
11. Additional Course Information
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Week 1&2 (Jan 12,14,19,21): Sustainability in ancient and modern societies
Week 3 (Jan 26,28): Risk Assessment
Week 4 Feb (2 & 4): Group assignment-1 on Ancient Civilizational collapse
Week 5 (Feb 9,11): Life Cycle Analysis
Week 6 Feb (16,18) : Term Break
Week 7 (Feb 23,25): Group assignmnet 2 on Analyzing LCA reports
Week 8 (Mar 2,4): Sustainability indices
Week 9 (Mar 9): Midterm Exam
Week 9 (Mar11): Country Profile
Week 10 (Mar 16,18): Group assignment 3 on GRI reports
Week 11 (Mar 23,25): Global Consumption, Economic History
Week 12 (Mar 30, Apr 1): Group assignment 4 on Country profile
Week 13 (Apr 6, 8): Energy, Transportation, Water and Structural
Week14 (Apr 13,15): Term Paper presentations
Term paper report submission deadline: April 23rd 11.59 PM
Qualities of a University Graduate
Over the course of their degree, a university graduate should develop creative thinking and
critical thinking skills, be able to analyze and construct conceptualizations and ideas, be able
to understand complex problems and create effective solutions to problems or effective
improvements to complex situations, develop broad international horizons, be encouraged to
demonstrate leadership and be inventive in the solutions they develop. Ideally, their degree
should encourage graduates to sustain intellectual inquisitiveness over the course of their
career.
It is the duty of professors to create an environment and use a range of teaching methods
which enable students to develop these qualities.
Expectations of a University Student
• Students should be familiar with resources in the library and/or on-line resources of a similar
quality to those in the library (e.g. good quality journal articles, edited books). To excel,
students can expect to be familiar with material which is outside that stipulated for a particular
course.
• In general, course materials should provide a skeleton for a particular course. Students are
expected to consult other texts and materials in the library and elsewhere as part of their
courses to ensure that they have a comprehensive understanding of the material.
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• When tackling laboratory and other assignments, the focus should be on the desired learning
outcome of the assignment. You should not expect step by step instruction on how to do a
particular assignment. As a general rule, you should explore different, creative, ways of
achieving the desired outcome, rather than merely seeking the “right” answer. You should note
that there may be a number of answers to a question or ways of solving a problem. Therefore
you should examine your solution(s) or responses to a question critically.
• Teaching assistants and professors should guide students to solve problems on their own,
and if necessary guide them to material which will help students solve a particular problem,
rather than merely providing students with solutions to a problem. If there is a reading list
assigned to a particular course, ensure that you have done the relevant reading prior to
seeking help from the TA.
• Students are expected to adopt a programmatic approach to learning in which they build on
previous course material. Students are expected to review such material as necessary to
ensure adequate understanding of the fundamentals throughout their degree program.
Graduates from our programme should be equipped for life-long learning; to continue to learn
and contend with technical, social, political and economic change, and make meaningful
contributions to society throughout the course of their lives.
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