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Mar 11, 2025
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CV 3900 - Humanitarian Engineering3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This course is an introduction to humanitarian engineering. The course begins with a study on the topics of development/development theory, social justice, culture and poverty. Several theories will be presented on why some communities are underdeveloped as well as several models of development. The course will research good development principles and practical opportunities for various engineering fields. (ABET Credits: 1 Engineering; 2 General Studies) (prereq: sophomore standing)
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Summarize the current status of development and examine some perspectives from the poor
- Relate the history of development and evaluate various theories of development
- Evaluate and judge different development models
- Explain various development principles
- Apply lessons from the course to concrete opportunities in various fields of engineering
Prerequisites by Topic
Course Topics
- Context
- History of development
- Development models
- Development principles
- Opportunities for engineers
- Student presentations
Coordinator
Dr. Todd Davis
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