Course description

As society faces increasingly urgent global challenges related to climate change, resource depletion, and pollution, there is a growing need to examine and address the ecological footprint of technological innovations. This course explores the intersection of sustainability and technology, providing students with an understanding of the impact of technology on sustainability and how it can be harnessed to address sustainability challenges. The course also delves into concepts such as ecological footprint, climate change, hardware lifecycle management, energy efficiency, e-waste management, and the future of sustainability and technology. Through lectures, readings, discussions, and case studies, students will gain a deeper understanding of the significance of technology in sustainability and be equipped with the knowledge and skills to contribute to sustainable development now and in the future.

Course details

Hours: 42
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

Credit transfer

Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.

Registration dates

Not all courses are offered each term.

Spring 2026 registration opens March 2, 2026.
Fall 2026 registration opens June 29, 2026.

Delivery options

In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration

Online - Asynchronous: ​100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery