College: Graduate School of Science and Engineering

This interdisciplinary major explores the intersections of climate change, energy systems, and public health. Students investigate the impacts of climate change on energy production and consumption and health outcomes. The program emphasizes understanding environmental sciences, energy policy, and public health principles to develop sustainable solutions. Graduates are prepared for careers in environmental policy, energy management, public health, and related fields.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the basics of climate change, energy systems, and public health.
• Develop skills in analyzing the impacts of climate change on energy and health.
• Learn techniques for evaluating and mitigating environmental and health risks.
• Explore the role of policy and technology in addressing climate change and energy challenges.
• Understand regulatory standards, ethical considerations, and sustainability practices.
• Analyze challenges and opportunities in climate change, energy, and health.
• Develop teamwork and problem-solving skills for interdisciplinary projects.

Main Plan:

1. Introduction to Climate Change, Energy, and Health - An overview of climate change, energy systems, and public health. - Basics of environmental science, energy policy, and health principles.
2. Climate Science - Principles of climate science, including atmospheric processes, climate modeling, and the effects of climate change. - Techniques for understanding and analyzing climate data.
3. Energy Systems - Basics of energy systems, including production, distribution, and consumption. - Techniques for analyzing energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy policy.
4. Public Health - Principles of public health, including epidemiology, environmental health, and health policy. - Techniques for assessing and addressing health impacts of climate change and energy systems.
5. Environmental Policy and Regulation - Methods for developing and implementing environmental policies and regulations. - Techniques for promoting sustainability and addressing climate change through policy.
6. Risk Assessment and Management - Principles of risk assessment and management, including environmental and health risks. - Techniques for developing and implementing risk management strategies.
7. Sustainable Energy Solutions - Exploring sustainable energy technologies and practices. - Techniques for designing and implementing sustainable energy systems.
8. Health Impact Assessment - Methods for conducting health impact assessments related to climate change and energy systems. - Techniques for developing and implementing health protection measures.
9. Emerging Trends in Climate Change, Energy, and Health - Analysis of innovations such as green technologies, health informatics, and climate adaptation strategies. - Techniques for adapting to new trends and technologies in this field.
10. Capstone Project in Climate Change, Energy, and Health - A real-world project to apply acquired skills in addressing challenges in climate change, energy, and health. - Techniques for providing comprehensive solutions to multidisciplinary problems.

Assessment Methods:

- Climate impact analyses, energy policy reports, public health evaluations, risk management plans, research papers, group projects, and internships.

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Climate Change: Science, Impacts, and Solutions" by A. Barry Pitock.
• "Energy Systems Engineering: Evaluation and Implementation" by Gerard M. Crawley.
• "Public Health: What It Is and How It Works" by Bernard Turnock.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of environmental science, energy systems, and public health. Suitable for students in environmental science, energy management, public health, and related fields.

Duration of the Major:

Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, and internships. Advanced degrees may require additional years.

Certification:

Graduates can earn a degree in climate change, energy, and health and pursue professional certifications such as Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or Certified in Public Health (CPH).

Target Audience:

Aspiring environmental scientists, energy managers, public health specialists, and policymakers seeking specialization in climate change, energy systems, and public health. This major equips students with interdisciplinary skills needed to tackle complex challenges of climate change, energy, and health, supporting advancements in environmental sustainability, energy management, and public health protection.