SYSEN 5240

SYSEN 5240

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Scientific knowledge on climate change has expanded, policies have been put in place and a global agenda has evolved to engage multiple stakeholders in climate action. Various mechanisms and tools provide a framework for action. Understanding these mechanisms helps stakeholders define strategies, start projects, and become protagonists in climate mitigation and adaptation actions. This course provides analytical and practical knowledge on climate mechanisms and equips students to design climate projects and evaluate implementation pathways in the climate agenda. The focus is on energy-related projects and mitigation measures towards a low-carbon future. The course is designed for students from different backgrounds.


Enrollment Information REF-F25 Open to: Systems Engineering students. Non-SYSEN students must request department permission.

Last 4 terms offered 2024FA

Learning Outcomes REF-FA25

  • Explain the roles of national and international stakeholders in the implementation of the global climate change agenda.
  • Explain climate implementation mechanisms (i.e. finance, capacity building, technology transfer, reporting) and their role in addressing climate change and meeting the goals of international agreements (i.e. Paris Agreement).
  • Analyze and compare climate strategies and climate-related actions and their effect.
  • Design climate-mitigating projects in different sectors and demonstrate how they contribute to climate change mitigation.
  • Calculate the effect of mitigation options (climate policy measures) using transparent and harmonized GHG accounting procedures.
  • Propose strategies and actions for system transformation and explain how they contribute to addressing climate change.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1.5 Credits Graded

  • 10456 SYSEN 5240   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 25 - Oct 10, 2025
    • Silveira, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1.5 Credits Graded

  • 10457 SYSEN 5240   LEC 002

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Oct 10, 2025
    • Silveira, S

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

    Enrollment limited to: Systems Engineering distance learning students.