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 AIMS

This syllabus aims to:

1. enhance students’ awareness of the broad environmental, social and economic impact of
engineering;

2. create an understanding of how to incorporate the principles of sustainability into engineering
practices;

3. promote an understanding of the principles of Green Engineering and Industrial Ecology;

4. develop an understanding of the interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary nature of
environmental problems related to engineering;

5. promote awareness of the global challenges related to environment and the impact of our
decisions on present and future generations;

6. apply the principles of Green Engineering and Industrial Ecology to manage and solve
environmental problems related to engineering in the Caribbean context;

7. apply Scientific, Technological, Engineering and Mathematical (STEM) principles to improve
the environment at the local, regional and global levels;

8. design solutions to address environmental problems related to engineering;

9. develop the capacity for critical thinking, creativity and innovation, problem solving,
contextual learning, collaboration, emotional intelligence, entrepreneurial skills and
technological competence through authentic learning experiences; and,

10. integrate information, communication and technological (ICT) tools and skills.

 SKILLS AND ABILITIES TO BE ASSESSED

The skills and abilities that students are expected to develop on completion of this syllabus have been
grouped under three headings:

(a) Knowledge and Comprehension;

(b) Application of Knowledge; and,

(c) Practical Ability.

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