ENGR 1925 - ENGINEERING SUSTAINABILITY IN ISLAND NATIONS

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Studying abroad in island nations provides a great learning opportunity to examine the complexity of sustainability because the scale of processes are more easily traced and the network of connections more readily tracked. In this course, students will explore the challenges/opportunities for sustainability in Jamaica with a broad consideration of industry, socio-economics, environmental impacts, history, contemporary culture and demographics. Through hands-on projects, immersions with local organizations, academic tours in country and, a collaborative research project with the University of West Indies, the students learn to frame contemporary engineering sustainability issues for island nations in societal and global contexts and, demonstrate a mastery of these through written and oral communication. The course is presented in preparation for the extended trip to Jamaica, ensuring that students have the requisite preparation to identify and discuss engineering, development and sustainability issues during site-visits in Jamaica. Each session, guest speakers will address topics intended to provide the necessary background for the trip. The presentations will serve as the basis for comparative discussion and analysis.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade

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