This course is peer-directed and discussion based seminar; students are expected to do their readings and participate in class discussions. The course is 90% peer graded. The course syllabus is developed by the coordinators, but is open to adjustments to suit the interests of the participants. The organization structure is flat, and input from participants to co-develop course content is welcome.
Most classes will begin with peer review of weekly reading reflections, and proceed into discussion topics and activities. There will be minor lecturing and top-down learning. Diversity of all types (including opinion) is welcome, and course discussions will operate under a safe space contract. Respect and encouragement are values of the course.
Time Commitment
This class will meet twice a week for 90 minutes at a time. Please note that the course is more like a flipped classroom. There will be readings outside of the class which will mold the discussions in class. As such there will be 1-2 hours of readings a week.
Course Registration
Strictly 8-15 students are allowed to register - must be in 3rd/4th year engineering.
Please email apsc498t@gmail.com with a statement of interest.
Grading
- 20% Participation
- Peer-grading and discussion participation
- 20% Reading Reflections
- 200-300 word reading reflections each week, peer-review in class
- 10% Midterm
- Prior to reading week
- 25% Case studies
- Presentations on technology, and led discussion based on themes from earlier in the course
- Groups of 2
- 30-45 minute presentations
- 25% Final project
- Research report and presentation, answer the question: “What is something we, as the next generation of engineers, do in our careers to mitigate the impacts of climate change (big or small)?”
- Groups of 3-5
- 5 page report and poster presentation
If you have any questions please email apsc498t@gmail.com