Spring 2023 Civil Engineering and Earth and Environmental Engineering E3260 section 001

ENGINEERING FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

ENGINEER FOR COMM DEVELOP

Call Number 13349
Day & Time
Location
TR 11:40am-12:55pm
644 Seeley W. Mudd Building
Points 3
Grading Mode Standard
Approvals Required None
Instructor Charles K Newman
Type LECTURE
Method of Instruction In-Person
Course Description

Introduction to the challenges and realities of implementing design solutions with high-risk, low-resource communities in urban and rural settings in both developed and developing countries. History and theory of international development towards preparing globally responsible and informed professionals. Real-world examples of development work across technical sectors including water, sanitation, energy, health, communication technology, shelter, food systems, and environment. Role of engineering in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Course projects follow a Design for Impact process resulting in an engineering design, an action plan, and the identification of indicators for impact evaluation.

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Department Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics
Enrollment 27 students (30 max) as of 9:06PM Friday, May 9, 2025
Subject Civil Engineering and Earth and Environmental Engineering
Number E3260
Section 001
Division School of Engineering and Applied Science: Graduate
Open To Barnard College, Columbia College, Engineering:Undergraduate, General Studies
Campus Morningside
Section key 20231CIEE3260E001