15-302 Special Topic: Innovating for Underserved Communities: Field Research Basics
6 units, Carnegie Mellon University
The ultimate goal of this course is to teach students practical skills necessary to conduct effective field research on the topic of innovating for underserved communities. The course begins with an introduction to how computing technology can have a positive impact on the lives of people in developing communities and people with disabilities. Next, students will learn about the components of field research including needs assessment, literature review, iterative solution development, evaluation, and dissemination. Students will also explore the challenges of field research in this area and learn effective strategies for overcoming these challenges. Overall, students will engage in assignments and inclass exercises that help them gain experience and prepare for future field research endeavors. As part of the final assignment, students will participate in a solution design process for a specific challenge faced by an underserved community. This year, the final assignment projects will be chosen in partnership with the students in the class.
Prerequisites: 76-101
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