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This course blends technology-centric modeling with systems-level policy analysis to assess sustainability challenges spanning energy, infrastructure, and climate mitigation. Students develop skills in environmental life-cycle assessment, techno-economic analysis (using both established and emerging approaches), and tradeoff analysis among environmental, economic, and social goals. A survey of complementary approaches in risk assessment, scenario analysis, and complex systems analysis examines uncertainties and interdependencies. The course emphasizes method versatility, highlighting the integration of diverse approaches to inform decision-making across applied contexts.