Sustainable Design in Engineering
Course No. 0909-403-01/02
Spring 2002
Assignment 1
Due Tuesday, 5 February, 2002, 3:30 PM
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Ristinen and Kraushaar (pages 344-345) - Questions and Problems 1, 2,
and 5
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Ristinen and Kraushaar (pages 345-346) - Multiple Choice Questions 1,
3, 4, and 5
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From Wenzel, Hauschild and Alting
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1. What is an environmental oestrogen?
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2. What is meant by persistent toxicity?
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NOTE: Begin work on Technical Report #1 (1,250-1,850 words)
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Define a controversial environmental issue which has
significant ramifications for continued technology development
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Research at least two sides of this issue (document
your sources)
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Summarize the positions you have identified
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Formulate your own position and defend the same
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Format as an Issue Briefing