Introduction to the Circular Economy
Session
Regular Academic Session
Class Number
6518
Career
Graduate
Units
3 units
Grading
Graded
Description
This project-based course focuses on solving complex human sustainability challenges through the application of sustainable design methods at the product and process level. Students will learn and apply biomimicry, circular, and human-centered design methods to develop conceptual and prototype solutions.

Restricted to graduate students.

Outcomes: Understand role of design in creating a sustainable future; Understand and apply: (1) circular design methods; (2) biomimicry design methods; and (3) human-centered design (design thinking) methods.
Enrollment Requirements
Restricted to Graduate Students.
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Class Details
Instructor(s)
Sarah Ku
Meets
We 6:30PM - 9:00PM
Dates
08/25/2025 - 12/13/2025
Room
Inst for Env Sust - Room 122
Instruction Mode
In person
Campus
Lake Shore Campus
Location
Lake Shore Campus
Components
Lecture Required
Class Availability
Status
Open
Seats Taken
10
Seats Open
20
Combined Section Capacity
30
Wait List Total
0
Wait List Capacity
0
Combined Section
Intro to the Circular Economy
ENVS 333 - 001 (6517)
Status: Open - Enrl
Seats Taken: 7
Wait List Total: 0
Intro to the Circular Economy
ENVS 433 - 001 (6518)
Status: Open - Enrl
Seats Taken: 3
Wait List Total: 0