Humanitarian Engineering (ENGG2000)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
School
Chemical Engineering School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Workshop 4 Hours/ Week
Prerequisite
ENGG1100
Restricted
BE; BE (Hons) students only.
Assessment methods
Report, Problem Sets, Examination
Course enquiries
Dr Vigya Sharma (v.sharma@uq.edu.au)
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course will provide students with perspectives and tools to sensitively and appropriately apply their engineering practice to humanitarian contexts and development. The course will expand students' existing engineering knowledge to work with vulnerable, disadvantaged and marginalised individuals and communities in challenging and uncertain environments, informing and improving their overall engineering practice. Students will explore the history of community development in Australia and the region, including contemporary approaches and models used. Appropriate and sustainable design and technology will be explored, including critical reflection of the benefits and limitations of engineering practice.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2023 (24/07/2023 - 18/11/2023) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2022 (25/07/2022 - 19/11/2022) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2021 (26/07/2021 - 20/11/2021) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2020 (03/08/2020 - 21/11/2020) | St Lucia | Flexible Delivery | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2020 (03/08/2020 - 21/11/2020) | External | External | Course Profile |