This paper is a progress report on the development of an undergraduate course in environmental design and manufacturing. The importance of the topic is clear from National Academy of Engineering statements regarding the need to Incorporate content on sustainable technology. The multidisciplinary team includes academic faculty from engineering, science, liberal studies, and business in collaboration with industry partners. The team's approach is to create a case-based course by adapting existing educational modules from Ford Motor Company. The group has received National Science Foundation funding for this project (DUE-0511322), and the project is currently in Its beginning phases.

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The interaction of CW CO2 and Nd:YAG laser light with animal tissue produces large quantities of smoke which has been of concern to laser surgeons.Analysis of the chemical constituents present in smoke produced by CO2 and Nd:YAG laser interaction with samples of beef liver were very similar.A significant quantity of benzene and lesser quantities of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH's) were found to be present.Since these chemicals are classified as carcinogens, adequate smoke exhaust devices should be used during all laser surgical procedures for the protection of patients and operating room personnel.