Sustainable Engineering Certificate of Graduate Study

About the Program
Curriculum – including courses
Admission Requirements
Start Dates and Application Deadlines
Tuition

About the Program

The Rowan University, College of Engineering recognizes the increasingly important need to introduce sustainable development concepts to students and working professionals and has therefore established a new Certificate of Graduate Study in Sustainable Engineering scheduled to begin fall 2011. The goal of this online program and of sustainability education in general is to ensure that present and future generations:

attain a high degree of economic security and social equity
create and ensure democratic participation in their communities and globally
maintain the health of the ecological systems upon which all life and all production depend

All engineers have a fundamental role in sustainability. By educating engineers in sustainable engineering practices they will be able to transform existing engineering disciplines and practices to those that lead to sustainability. Sustainable Engineering incorporates development and implementation of products, processes, and systems that meet technical and cost objectives while protecting human health and welfare and elevating the protection of the biosphere as a criterion in engineering solutions.

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Curriculum - Program Code: .COCOG-SUSEN / Major Code: G920

The Certificate of Graduate Study in Sustainable Engineering requires the completion of 5 graduate-level courses (15 s. h.). This is a part-time program with possible completion in 3 consecutive semesters.

Coursework

The graduate-level courses listed here are not official and are subject to change. For an official list of available courses please visit the CGCE section tally. Click on the courses below to view available course descriptions.

Course Number	Course Title	Semester Hours
SE 01505	Sustainable Engineering Sustainable Energy is an introduction to the characteristics of a sustainable source of energy. Numerous energy sources will be investigated to determine their role in a sustainable future. Technologies such as solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, hydropower and other emerging technologies will be studied. A fundamental concept of the course is that a sustainable energy source must be technically feasible, economically viable, protect human health and welfare, as well as protect the biosphere.	3
SE 01501	Sustainable Engineering Fundamentals Sustainable Engineering incorporates development and implementation of products, processes, and systems that meet technical and cost objectives while protecting human health and welfare and elevating the protection of the biosphere as a criterion in engineering solutions. This course will introduce the role of engineers in sustainability and provide tools to measure sustainable systems.	3
SE 01502	Life Cycle Assessment This course will introduce students to the fundamental principles of Life Cycle Assessment. Students will apply the ISO 14000 standard methodology to perform a life cycle assessment of a product or process. Students will perform assessments using process-based analysis models, input-output and hybrid approaches of life cycle assessments. Critical Assessments of published life cycle assessments will be conducted. Extensive use of life cycle assessment software will be required for this course. Software programs will be used extensively in this course.	3
SE 01503	Environmental Policy This course is an introduction to the history, organization, goals, and ideals of environmental policy in America. It examines the shift in emphasis from nature protection to pollution control to sustainability over the twentieth century and develops critical tools to analyze changing conceptions of nature and the role of science in environmental policy formulation. Of central interest is the relationship between knowledge, uncertainty, and political or legal action. Theoretical approaches are combined with case studies of major episodes and controversies in environmental protection.	3
SE 01504	Environmental Management This course deals with integrated environmental management issues and methodologies with a global perspective. Topics include environmental decision-making from a socio-economic and environmental standpoint, environmental data collection, analysis, and management techniques for environmental assessment and feasibility case studies. The course is intended to give students an understanding of current environmental issues and tools for analysis of data for environmental management. The issues are examined from the worldwide perspectives of science, engineering, business and society. The course will culminate in an original research project and presentation.	3
Total Semester Hours: 15

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Admissions Requirements

The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the Sustainable Engineering COGS program. There may be additional action or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below a representative from the CGCE Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation or indicating any missing items.

Completed Graduate-level CGCE Application Form. Download the PDF or click here to apply online.
$65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) in a related field (Engineering, Engineering Technology, Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Education with appropriate coursework in Science and Math. Applicants with alternate technical degrees may be accepted based on review.) from an accredited institution of higher learning
Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
Current professional resume
Typewritten statement of professional objectives
Two letters of recommendation
CGCE Foundation Course Completion Form (pdf)
Eligible applicants to this program must have successfully completed the following three undergraduate foundation courses at an accredited institution before starting the program as either a non-matriculated or matriculated student: FC-1. Calculus I (at least 3 credits), FC-2. Chemistry I (at least 3 credits), FC-3. Physics I (at least 3 credits)
During the admissions process, the COGS Academic Advisor will determine foundation course equivalencies. If a background in any of the three required courses is missing, the student will not be admitted at that time and (if otherwise admissible) would be encouraged to reapply after completing the required foundation courses.

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Start Dates and Application Deadlines

Below is a list of Sustainable Engineering COGS anticipated start dates. The start dates indicated are based on the university calendar or the CGCE schedule. Your actual first day of class will depend on the course sequence which will be provided by a CGCE Enrollment Advisor once you have matriculated in the program.

Entry Term & Module	Start Date(s)	Application Deadline(s)
TBD	TBD	TBD

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Tuition and Costs

$715 per semester hour

(this rate applies to academic year 2011/2012 and is subject to change)

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Sustainable Engineering Certificate of Graduate Study

About the Program

Curriculum - Program Code: .COCOG-SUSEN / Major Code: G920

Coursework

Admissions Requirements

Start Dates and Application Deadlines

Tuition and Costs