EDD 310 - Sust Eng in Envi & Soc Context

Credits: 3

This course shall examine issues related to sustainable development from both an environmental and societal perspective. First with respect to the environment, the practice of engineering profession is central to achieving sustainable development, one of the key challenges of the 21st century. During the second part of the class students will be exposed to Constructive Technology Assessment and Value Sensitive Design, methodologies which current engineers are using to better account for the social and ethical implications of their work. Lecture 3 hours per week. Course is offered in the spring semester.