Beneficial Design with Assistive Technology
When planning classes to take this coming year, please consider the Winter Quarter course:
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Perspectives in Assistive Technology |
Perspectives in Assistive Technology (ENGR110/210) is a Winter Quarter course for students from every discipline that explores the design and use of technology that benefits people with disabilities and seniors.
You should take this course if:
- You are interested in learning how technology is being used to help people with disabilities and seniors
- You would like to apply your knowledge and design skills to benefit others
- You want an opportunity to engage in a team-based project in the local community that has social relevance
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The course consists of twice-weekly presentations by experts working in the field of assistive technology and individuals with disabilities as well as tours of local medical facilities and engineering labs.
Students pursue projects that address problems faced by users of assistive technology by brainstorming, fabricating, and testing a prototype. For students whose schedule does not permit working on a project, lecture-only options are offered. ENGR110 is a certified Service Learning course that satisfies the optional course requirement for the BSME degree and is approved for the Program in Science, Technology & Society.
Enrolled students are:
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Exposed to the engineering, medical, and social issues facing engineers, researchers, entrepreneurs, clinicians, seniors, and individuals with disabilities in the design, development, and use of assistive technology
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Engaged in projects that exercises team working skills and applies an engineering design process to address difficulties experienced by individuals with disabilities and seniors
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Provided an opportunity to interact with users of assistive technology in the local community along with health care professionals, coaches, and project partners
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Given chances to enhance their critical thinking and communication skills, with specific emphasis on in-class discussions, report writing, and project presentations
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Encouraged to use their skills and design expertise to help individuals with disabilities and seniors increase their independence and improve their quality of life
The teaching staff invites both undergraduate and graduate students from all majors and backgrounds to enroll in Axess and attend the first class session in the Winter Quarter of 2013.
To learn more about this course, visit its website or contact the instructor, David L. Jaffe, MS.
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