ENG 398

Fall 2017 Part of Term B

Part of Term B
Oct 23-Dec 13

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Credit: 1 TO 4 hours.

Subject offerings of new and developing areas of knowledge in engineering intended to augment the existing curriculum. See Class Schedule or college course information for topics and prerequisites.

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ENG 398 class schedule data for fall 2017
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	69673	Lecture-Discussion Study Abroad	DTS DTS	12:30PM -1:50PM ARRANGED	TR n.a.	104 Talbot Laboratory Location Pending	Werpetinski, V Werpetinski, V	Part of Term: B Date Range: 10/23/17-12/13/17 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Design Thinking for Soc Innov Section Info: This 2nd 8-week service-learning course explores topics related to social innovation and sustainable development in contemporary South Africa. Through case studies, discussion, and interactive activities, students will develop skills in the application of design thinking for social innovation and gain a deeper understanding of the role of engineering in social innovation. Students will work with community partners in Cape Town, South Africa to conceptualize and develop projects that can address genuine social, economic, environmental and/or technical problems of interest to community stakeholders. On-campus course meetings begin 10/23/17. The course includes a faculty-led trip to Cape Town during winter intersession (tentative dates: 12/26/17-1/14/18), in which students engage in short-term service-learning internships with nonprofit partners in work related to conservation, environmental sustainability, and community development. Students can expect to enhance their communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and intercultural skills while learning with and from community partners. Educational and cultural excursions will be included, as well as opportunities to learn more about the work of social innovators in Khayelitsha Township. Travel costs paid separately. Apply via studyabroad.illinois.edu. For inquiries, contact werpetin@illinois.edu. In addition to the 2nd 8-week meeting times, December 26, 2017 through January 14, 2018 is for Study Abroad to South Africa.