Lecture 2

Question 1

triple bottom line

Answer 1

profit, people, the planet
(three pillars of sustainability)

Question 2

engineering design process

Answer 2

1. define problem and goal
2. research
3. imagine possible solutions
4. choose a solution
5. create and test prototype
6. communicate and improve

Question 3

lambs quarter

Answer 3

invasive weed in soy and corn crops

sprayer development to combat them

Question 4

traditional vs sustainable

Answer 4

isolated object vs whole system
technical vs technical/non-technical
immediate problem vs solve problem for future
local context vs global context
assumes others will deal with political, ethical, societal vs acknloedges

Question 5

engineers canada

Answer 5

engineers canada code of ethics
“hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public and the
protection of the environment and promote health and safety within the workplace”
The Ten Guidelines on Sustainable Development and Environmental
Stewardship