Description

Fundamental concepts of sustainability and sustainable development. Computing and sustainability and sustainable development. Green ICT. Resource conservation. Renewable resources. Design for extreme affordability. Problem solving methods. Methods to identify and select sustainable solutions to design problems. Methods of improving existing ICT solutions. Methods of systems thinking. Technical, economic, and social consequences of ICT practices and processes. Complex decisions related to social and environmental issues. Application of science and innovation to meet human needs while indefinitely preserving the life support systems of the planet.

Program

IS -132 CRs

Objectives

• To make the students familiar with an understanding of the social and environmental responsibilities of ICT professionals and the role of sustainability in ICT design and product life cycles, and advance the body of knowledge related to appropriate technologies in both Canada and in developing regions of the world. The course hopes to improve education resources and technology transfer to increase the effectiveness of student projects working towards the United Nations Millennium Development Goals. Students will also improve their problem solving ability, written and oral communication, and teamwork skills.