Engineering · 1st Year · Engineering Materials and the Environment · 1.º Período
Sourcing Materials and Environmental Impact
Examine the lifecycle of engineering materials from extraction to processing, focusing on environmental consequences.
NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsJC Engineering LO 1.12JC Engineering LO 2.6
About This Topic
Examine the lifecycle of engineering materials from extraction to processing, focusing on environmental consequences.
Key Questions
- Where do raw engineering materials come from?
- What is the environmental cost of extracting metals and plastics?
- How can engineers reduce material waste?
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