ENGR 5797.17S
Transcript Abbreviation:
ENGR SL in Ghana
Course Description:
The Engineering Service-Learning in Ghana course takes place during autumn semester in preparation for winter break travel; Travel and service will be conducted during the break between autumn and spring semesters.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
4.00
Max Credit Hours:
4.00
Select if Repeatable:
On
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
12.00
Total Completions Allowed:
3.00
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
7 weeks (autumn or spring)
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Always
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: Enrollment in the College of Engineering, or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
Identify and analysis the impact of sustainable technology on a developing country in terms of, but not limited to, the environment, public discourse, economy, education, cultural attitudes, socioeconomics, and public health.
Learn key aspects of the human centered design process to devise practical and sustainable engineering solutions that involve partnerships with local partners including the community at large.
Further develop an understanding and appreciation of global diversity.
Participate in a study abroad experience/service-learning experience that may be outside their comfort zone and experience, in order to implement team-based engineering/technical projects and to document and present lessons learned.
Synthesize the theory and practice of human centered design within the local and global community.
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Centered Design process and community development work including intercultural development skills | 21.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Implementation, evaluation and testing of sustainable technologies in a developing country including team project work | 13.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Professional communication practices with stakeholders | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| If traveling: Implementation, evaluation and testing of sustainable technologies in a developing country including team project work | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| If not traveling: lecture hours increase for topics in professional communication, research of sustainable technologies, human-centered design process and intercultural skills development. | 12.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 49.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
(N/A)
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Project Updates: This course is based primarily on group project work. This will include secondary research, contacting in- country partners, producing effective participatory community development plans, creating a work breakdown structure and more, as a | 30% |
| Culture Assignments: Throughout the semester students will present on various topics related to Ghanaian culture. A final paper about a specific topic of interest as it relates to Ghana and a brief presentation on the findings of the paper will be due tow | 20% |
| Readings and Discussions:Throughout the semester readings will be required on topics of human centered design and work within the field of development. Students are expected to complete all readings and come to class prepared for discussions, including pr | 20% |
| Final Project documentation: Final Project documentation is crucial to the success of these multi-year projects. Providing detailed documents of information found before and during the trip in a formal, easily-transferable format is required. | 30% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Poor Economics: A Radical Rethinking of the way to Fight Global Poverty | Abhijit V. Banergee and Esther Duflo | |
| The Field Guide to Human Centered Design | Anonymous | |
| Why Projects Fail | Margareth Hammer | |
| The End of Poverty | Jeffery Sachs | |
| The White Man's Burden: Why the West's Efforts to Aid the Rest Have Done So Much Ill and So Little Good | William Easterly | |
| The Outsider: An Uneasy Role in Community Development | Jane Cruikshank |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Outcome | Contribution | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| 2 | Significant contribution (7+ hours) | an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
| 3 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| 4 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
| 5 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives |
| 6 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
| 7 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
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Basic Course Overview:
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