Engineering Economics and Sustainability (CEE 146S, ENGR 60)

Engineering Economics is a subset of the field of economics that draws upon the logic of economics, but adds that analytical power of mathematics and statistics. The concepts developed in this course are broadly applicable to many professional and personal decisions, including making purchasing decisions, deciding between project alternatives, evaluating different processes, and balancing environmental and social costs against economic costs. The concepts taught in this course will be increasingly valuable as students climb the carrier ladder in private industry, a non-governmental organization, a public agency, or in founding their own startup. Eventually, the ability to make informed decisions that are based in fundamental analysis of alternatives is a part of every career. As such, this course is recommended for engineering and non-engineering students alike. This course is taught exclusively online in every quarter it is offered. (Prerequisites: MATH 19 or 20 or approved equivalent.)

Instructors: Fong, D. (PI) ; Lepech, M. (PI)

Instructors: Fong, D. (PI) ; Lepech, M. (PI)
Faculty Principal Investigator (PI) Required?: N/A
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  • Sustainability: Primary Sustainability Focus
  • Eligibility: Graduate Students, GSB Students, Masters Students, Stanford Students, Undergraduate Students
  • Objective(s): Enrich
  • Resource Type: Courses
  • Quarter(s) Available: Fall, Spring, Summer
  • Updated: December 11, 2023

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