This course introduces the principles of sustainability and social responsibility with a specific focus on engineering design. Students explore the interconnected dimensions of environmental impact, economic fairness, ethical responsibility, and social inclusion—particularly in the context of assistive technology. Emphasis is placed on sustainable material selection, circularity, design for accessibility, and the global equity implications of engineering solutions. The course equips students with practical tools for evaluating sustainability trade-offs and encourages reflective thinking on the engineer’s role in building inclusive, equitable societies.
