Course Description
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Course Name
Electronics and the Environment
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Host University
University of Limerick
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Location
Limerick, Ireland
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Area of Study
Electronics Engineering, Environmental Studies
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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ECTS Credits
6 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Rationale And Purpose Of The Module:
The protection of the environment in conjunction with economic growth will become one of the great challenges of the 21st century for a multitude of reasons. If the electronics industry is to sustain its growth levels of the last number of decades going forward this challenge will become foremost in the job function of its employees. This module will introduce the concepts which underpin this challenge. It seeks to inform students of the necessity of environmental awareness in the electronics industry and to introduce the
means by which these environmental issues can be addressed.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.