An independent project in sustainability serving as a capstone experience for students completing the non-thesis option. This course requires a formal proposal and a faculty sponsor.

Independent research in sustainability leading to the completion of the MS thesis. This course requires a formal proposal and a faculty sponsor.

MS or PhD students requiring additional time to complete their thesis

Research in fulfillment of Sustainability Ph.D. dissertation or M.S. capstone requirements.

This class will explore how decisions are made when confronted with multiple, often conflicting, criteria or constraints. The focus will be on the following analytical methods: linear and stochastic programming, optimization, and Monte Carlo simulation. Case studies will focus on sustainability multi-criteria problems such as energy planning, sustainable development, resource management, and recycling. Students will apply methods learned to a project involving their graduate research.

The Research Internship is designed to enhance the educational experience of PhD students through full-time employment.

Research fulfillment of Sustainability Ph.D. dissertation requirements.