Created in collaboration with Engineers Without Borders Carleton, the course explores appropriate ways of meeting technological needs of communities. Uses Canadian and African case studies to examine how capacity building has a greater impact than simple delivery of technological goods. Prerequisite(s): third-year standing or equivalent. Lectures three hours a week. [0.5 credits]
Created in collaboration with Engineers Without Borders Carleton, the course explores appropriate ways of meeting technological needs of communities. Uses Canadian and African case studies to examine how capacity building has a greater impact than simple delivery of technological goods. Prerequisite(s): third-year standing or equivalent. Lectures three hours a week. [0.5 credits]
