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COURSE OUTLINE WINTER 2019 Date

Initials

Prepared Prepared by Instructo r Dec. App ro ved by Head

19, 2018 Jan. 7, 2019

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1. Calenda Calendarr Information Information ENGG 481 Techno Te chno logy and Society An interpretive course on the interrelationship between technology and society. The first part of the course surveys significant historical developments within disciplinary areas such as energy, materials, production processes, structures, transport, communications, and computation. Sequence within each area: discovery, development, application, impact, future. Social and economic consequences are also considered. The latter part of the course explores contemporary problems of society and technology. Course Hours: Academic Credit: Calendar Reference:

3 units; H (3-1.5S) 3 https://ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/current/engineering.html#10173

2. Learning Learning Outcomes Outcomes At the end of this course, you will be able to: 1 Perform a critical analysis of the impact of engineering solutions in a global context; 2

Form opinions on how technology contributes to chang es in society and vice versa;

3 4

Acquire basic knowledge of many technological advances in history; Identify contemporary technologies and potential future directions in technology; and

5

Critically analyze themes themes related

to technology

and society.

3. Timeta Timetable ble Sec t i o n

Day (s ) o f t h e Week

Ti m e

L o c at i o n

LEC 01 SEM S01

MW Seminar Projects

08:00-08:50 W EB-BASED (TBA)

SB 103

4. Course Instructors Course Coordinator Sec ti ti on on

Fi rs rs t Name LEC 01 Marjan

Family Name Eggermont

Office

Email

MEB 515

[email protected]

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Teaching Assistants Sec ti on

Fi rst Name LEC 01 Sama LEC 01 Graham LEC 01 BoMin

Family Name Amini Doerkson Kim

Phone

Office

Email

5. Examinations There is no midterm or final exam in this course. Note: The timetable for Registrar Scheduled exams can be found at the University's Enrolment Services website, http://www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/.

6. Use of Calculators in Examinations N/A

7. Final Grade Determin ation The final grade in this course will be based on the following components: Component

Learning Outcome(s) Evaluated

Weight

In-Class Deliverables Seminar Deliverables Personal Viz (part of Seminar Deliverable) Information Visualization/Book Review

1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5

35% 20% 10% 35% Total:

100%

Notes: a) Conversion from a score out of 100 to a letter grade will be done using the conversion chart shown below. This grading scale can only be changed during the term if the grades will not be lowered. b) Students who request accommodation for a missed test or assignment must submit supporting documentation (as described in Section N.1 of the University of Calgary Calendar) to Adrianne Hrynyszyn (Undergraduate Program Administrator, MEB 505). This documentation must be submitted within two (2) business days of the missed coursework in order to be eligible for consideration. Additional information on course assessments and absences may be found in Section G.1.1 of the University Calendar (https://www.ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/current/g-11.html). c) A student who feels that a piece of graded term work (term paper, essay, test, etc.) has been unfairly graded, must discuss the work with the instructor within fifteen (calendar) days of being notified about the mark or of the item's return to the class. It not satisfied, the student shall immediately take the matter to the head of the department offering the course (Dr. Robert Brennan, C/O Adrianne Hrynyszyn in MEB 505). For additional information in regards to reappraisal of graded term work, please consult the University of Calgary Calendar (http://www.ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/current/i-2.html).

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Letter Grade A+ A AB+ B BC+ C CD+ D F

Total Mark (T) T ≥ 98.0% 93.0% ≤ T < 98.0% 90.0% ≤ T < 93.0% 87.0% ≤ T < 90.0% 83.0% ≤ T < 87.0% 80.0% ≤ T < 83.0% 77.0% ≤ T < 80.0% 74.0% ≤ T < 77.0% 70.0% ≤ T < 74.0% 65.0% ≤ T < 70.0% 55.0% ≤ T < 65.0% T < 55.0%

8. Textbook There are no textbooks required for this class.

9. Course Policies Advising Syllabus All Schulich School of Engineering students and instructors have a responsibility to familiarize themselves with the policies described in the Schulich School of Engineering Advising Syllabus available at: http://schulich.ucalgary.ca/undergraduate/advising Emergency Evacuation/Assembly Points In the event of an alarm sounding, all classrooms and labs must be evacuated immediately. Please respond to alarms promptly by leaving the building by the closest available exit. Faculty and students must remain outside the building until the 'all clear' has been given by a Fire Marshall. In case of emergency, call 220-5333. Assembly Points have been identified across campus. These areas have been selected as they are large enough to hold a significant number of people and will provide an evacuated population access to washroom facilities and protection from the elements. More information on assembly points can be found at http://www.ucalgary.ca/emergencyplan/assemblypoints.


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WELLNESS AND MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES The University of Calgary recognizes the pivotal role that student mental health plays in physical health, social connectedness and academic success, and aspires to create a caring and supportive campus community where individuals can freely talk about mental health and receive supports when needed. We encourage you to explore the mental health resources available throughout the university community, such as counselling, self-help resources, peer support or skills-building available through the SU Wellness Centre (Room 370, MacEwan Student Centre, https://www.ucalgary.ca/wellnesscentre/services/mental-health-services) and the Campus Mental Health Strategy website (http://www.ucalgary.ca/mentalhealth/).

10. Additio nal Course Information ACA DEMIC INTEGRITY The University of Calgary is committed to the highest standards of academic integrity and honesty. Students are expected to be familiar with these standards regarding academic honesty and to uphold the policies of the University in this respect. COPYRIGHT It is the responsibility of students and professors to ensure that materials they post or distribute to others comply with the Copyright Act and the University’s Fair Dealing Guidance for Students. Further copyright information for students is available on the Copyright Office web page (http://library.ucalgary.ca/copyright). FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PROTECTION OF PRIVACY The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act indicates that assignments given by you to your course instructor will remain confidential unless otherwise stated before submission. The assignment cannot be returned to anyone else without your express permission. Similarly, any information about yourself that you share with your course instructor will not be given to anyone else without your permission. WELLNESS AND MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES The University of Calgary recognizes the pivotal role that student mental health plays in physical health, social connectedness and academic success, and aspires to create a caring and supportive campus community where individuals can freely talk about mental health and receive supports when needed. We encourage you to explore the excellent mental health resources available throughout the university community, such as counselling, self-help resources, peer support or skills-building available through the SU Wellness Centre (Room 370, MacEwan Student Centre, https://www.ucalgary.ca/wellnesscentre/services/mental-health-services) and the Campus Mental Health Strategy website (http://www.ucalgary.ca/mentalhealth/).


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ACA DEMIC ACCOMMODATION Students needing an Accommodation because of a Disability or medical condition should contact Student Accessibility Services in accordance with the Procedure for Accommodations for Students with Disabilities available at www.ucalgary.ca/policies/forms/title. Students needing an Accommodation in relation to their coursework or to fulfil requirements for a graduate degree, based on a Protected Ground other than Disability, should communicate this need, preferably in writing, to their instructor or the appropriate Associate Dean or Department Head.

SUPPORTS FOR STUDENT LEARNING, SUCCESS, AND SAFETY Devon Academic Resource Centre ENG 207 [email protected] Student Success Centre: https://www.ucalgary.ca/ssc/ Student Union Wellness Centre: https://www.ucalgary.ca/wellnesscentre/ Library Resources: http://library.ucalgary.ca/ **Safewalk: http://www.ucalgary.ca/security/safewalk **Student Union (https://www.su.ucalgary.ca/about/who-we-are/elected-officials/) or Graduate Student’s Association (http://gsa.ucalgary.ca/executive) representative contact information **Student Ombudsman: http://www.su.ucalgary.ca/page/quality-education/academicservices/student-rights Copyright and Fair Dealing for Students: http://library.ucalgary.ca/sites/library.ucalgary.ca/files/guidance_for_students.pdf


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