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ENGR297 - Technology and Society

Description

Introduction to the effects of technology on society including the ethical, environmental, cultural, social, economic and political issues raised by technological change. The concepts of sustainability, civil society, engineering law (negligence and product liability torts, contract law and consumer protection statutes) and environmental stewardship are addressed in the context of systems engineering design.

Units

1.5

Hours: lecture-lab-tutorial

3-0-0

Pre- or corequisites

  • Completed or concurrently enrolled in 1 of:
    • ENGR120 - Design and Communication II (2.5)
    • ENGR240 - Technical Writing (1.5)
    • ENGL225 - Technical Communications: Written and Verbal (1.5)

Course offered by

Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science

Course schedules

Summer timetable available: February 15. Fall and Spring timetables available: May 15.

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