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Humanitarian Engineering and Data Science (IRDR0042)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Teaching department
Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction
Credit value
15
Restrictions
N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

The word humanitarian has been defined as 鈥渂eing concerned with or seeking to promote human welfare鈥�. Engineering is the profession that translates science into technology.听Data听science, also referring to engineering, is transforming the efficiency and effectiveness of humanitarian crises response, preparedness, and anticipation.听Since human welfare is听connected to the promotion of human dignity and rights, humanitarian engineering and听data science refers to both short-term disaster relief (e.g., emergency response, humanitarian aid) and long-term human development (e.g., technological projects in developing countries).听This module introduces students to a range of engineering and听data-science methods that are currently used in humanitarian action and human welfare. This module covers the fundamentals of听data-driven engineering solutions and digital听data听science in the era of big听data. Students will be learning about the application of digital听data, their limitations, and ethical considerations of using them in humanitarian and development contexts.听

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 5)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
70% Coursework
30% Viva or oral presentation
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
31
Module leader
Dr Roberto Gentile
Who to contact for more information
irdr-education@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed timed assessments and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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