Course Objectives: In view of the importance and challenges of developing and managing sustainable infrastructure in the globe including Asia, this course is designed to provide a graduate level understanding of the planning, assessment and implementation of various types of infrastructure development. The relationships of infrastructure elements and functions with climate change will be a focus of this course - including their contributions to and impacts from climate change.
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this course, the students will be able to:
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Perform evaluation of climate mitigation and adaptation during planning and design of infrastructure.
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Select and specify sustainable response and adaptation strategies for infrastructure systems.
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Discuss the holistic practices in relation to phenomena of climate change applied to infrastructure development and management.
- Teacher: Prof. Vilas Nitivattananon