The collaborative specialization in Applied Sustainability offers M.Eng. and M.A.Sc. students training in a multidisciplinary environment spanning engineering departments and linking with researchers in the School of Policy Studies. The collaborative specialization allows students to undertake cutting-edge research under the supervision of internationally recognized investigators in diverse Applied Sustainability fields, and provides opportunities for multidisciplinary research and learning that will be invaluable for the graduate student’s career development. Areas of research interest include:

CMAS 801 Topics in Applied Sustainability Applied sustainability is the application of science and innovation to meet human needs while indefinitely preserving the life support systems of the planet. This course provides an overview of the field with particular focus on implementation of engineering solutions. The course will be divided into three sections in which the technical and policy-related issues will be explored: 1)Sustainable Energy Technologies, 2) Sustainability and Fresh Water Systems and 3) Sustainable Resource Management. (3.0 credit units)