A E 388. Sustainable Engineering and International Development. (Cross-listed with C E, E E). (2-2) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Junior classification in engineering. Multi-disciplinary approach to sustainable engineering and international development, sustainable development, appropriate design and engineering, feasibility analysis, international aid, business development, philosophy and politics of technology, and ethics in engineering. Engineering-based projects from problem formulation through implementation. Interactions with partner community organizations or international partners such as nongovernment organizations (NGOs). Course readings, final project/design report.
A E 472. Design of Environmental Modification Systems for Animal Housing. (Dual-listed with 572). (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 216, M E 330. Principles and design of animal environmental control systems. Insulation, heat and mass transfer, fans, ventilation, air distribution, heating and cooling equipment, duct design, controls.
A E 408. GIS and Natural Resources Management. (Dual-listed with 508). (Cross-listed with EnSci). (2-2) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Working knowledge of computers and Windows environment. Introduction to fundamental concepts and applications of GIS in natural resources management with specific focus on watersheds. Topics include: basic GIS technology, data structures, database management, spatial analysis, and modeling; visualization and display of natural resource data. Case studies in watershed and natural resource management using ArcView GIS.
A E 508. GIS and Natural Resources Management. (Dual-listed with 408). (Cross-listed with EnSci). (2-2) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Working knowledge of computers and Windows environment. Introduction to fundamental concepts and applications of GIS in natural resources management with specific focus on watersheds. Topics include: basic GIS technology, data structures, database management, spatial analysis, and modeling; visualization and display of natural resource data. Case studies in watershed and natural resource management using ArcView GIS. In addition to other assignments, graduate students will prepare research literature reviews on topics covered in class and develop enterprise applications.
A E 515. Integrated Crop and Livestock Production Systems. (Cross-listed with Agron, An S, SusAg). (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 2007. Prereq: SusAg 509. Methods to maintain productivity and minimize the negative ecological effects of agricultural systems by understanding nutrient cycles, managing manure and crop residue, and utilizing multispecies interactions. Crop and livestock production within landscapes and watersheds is also considered. Course includes a significant field component, with student teams analyzing Iowa farms.
A E 524. Air Pollution. (Cross-listed with C E, EnSci). (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Two of Phys 221, Chem 178 and either Math 166 or 3 credits in statistics. Air quality legislation. Sources and effects of pollutants. Physics and chemistry of air pollution. Modeling point sources. Global warming, ozone depletion, meteorological and geographic aspects. Indoor air quality, volatile organic compounds, odor and air analysis. Optional sessions: a) Air pollution control b) Transportation pollution c) Aerial emissions from agriculture.
A E 572. Design of Environmental Modification Systems for Animal Housing. (Dual-listed with 472). (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 216, M E 330. Principles and design of animal environmental control systems. Insulation, heat and mass transfer, fans, ventilation, air distribution, heating and cooling equipment, duct design, and controls. Individual and group projects required for graduate credit.
A E 610. Foundations of Sustainable Agriculture. (Cross-listed with Anthr, Soc, SusAg, Agron). (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor. Historical, biophysical, socioeconomic, and ethical dimensions of agricultural sustainability. Strategies for evaluating existing and emerging systems of agriculture in terms of core concepts of sustainability and their theoretical contexts.
