Interdisciplinary Arts 0237 - Appropriate Techn in the World
Fall
2013
1
4.00
Donna Cohn
10:30AM-11:50AM T,TH
Hampshire College
312191
Lemelson Center for Design 113
dcLM@hampshire.edu
This course will look at the issues involved with design and fabrication in situations where there are limited resources. Students will engage in the hands-on study and design of technologies considered appropriate for less developed and small-scale local economies. Topics will include water quality, human powered cargo transportation, energy production, food storage and preparation, and wheelchair technologies. We will consider factors that make for successful adoption and widespread use of appropriate technologies.
Independent Work The lab fee is $60.00