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SPRING 2010

University Studies 421 - Towards Carbon Neutrality at Portland State University

Instructor
Andrew Rice
Department of Physics
472 Science Building 2
arice "at" pdx.edu
http://web.pdx.edu/~arice/index.html
503-725-3095

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UNST 421

Project Description - The purpose of this Senior Capstone will be to evaluate the potential for Portland State University to become ‘carbon neutral’ and to involve students in energy and policy decisions with PSU administration to move toward this goal. Global climate change is a critical issue that has been identified by PSU students, faculty, staff, and administrators. Collectively the PSU community is committed to adopting strategies to mitigate the impact of campus activities on the Earth’s climate. Through weekly readings and discussions, this course will also explore scientific, societal, economic, political, and ethical dimensions of global climate change.

2010 Class Proposals
Computer power management
Reducing plastic bag use
Building energy reduction in Smith
Parking structure lighting
Hand dryers v. paper towels

2010 Capstone Class Presentations
Computer power management
Reducing plastic bag use
Building energy reduction in Smith
Parking structure lighting
Hand dryers v. paper towels