Applied Sustainability Engineering

Applied Sustainability Engineering: Overview & Verdict

Applied Sustainability Engineering, the second course in the "Applied Sustainability for Technical Managers" specialization discusses the techniques used by engineers and scientists to develop and assess the environmental impact of products and processes required to make those products. It begins with a discussion of different renewable energy technologies and their economics – highlighting how continued reductions in cost have made wind and solar power the least expensive way to generate electr

Enrollment through Coursera includes the Q&A thread, where earlier students have already answered most of the questions newcomers run into.

It is taught by University of Colorado Boulder, Siemens, delivered in en — useful context when you are deciding whether Applied Sustainability Engineering fits the time you have this week.

What you need before starting

• • A free Coursera account (takes under a minute to create)
• • A laptop, tablet or phone with a stable internet connection
• • Willingness to pause the video and repeat each exercise yourself

About University of Colorado Boulder, Siemens

University of Colorado Boulder, Siemens teaches Applied Sustainability Engineering. The lessons follow a consistent structure and the Q&A section stays active, which is a good signal of ongoing support.

Our verdict: For anyone starting out in design, this is the cheapest low-risk way to test whether the subject suits you. Enroll now even if you plan to start later — access stays with your account after the coupon expires.