The first of a two-quarter, project-based course sequence that address cultural, organizational, technical, and ethical issues at the heart of implementing sustainable engineering projects developing or rural communities. Students work in interdisciplinary project teams to tackle real-world design challenges in partnership with social entrepreneurs, NGOs, and other community partners. While students must have the skills and aptitude necessary to make meaningful contributions to technical product designs, the course is open to all backgrounds and majors. The first quarter focuses on cultural awareness, ethical implications, user requirements, conceptual design, and implementation planning. Students must enroll in ENERGY ENERGY 177B/ENERGY 277B Engineering & Sustainable Development: Implementation in spring quarter. Designated a Cardinal Course by the Haas Center for Public Service. To satisfy a Ways requirement, students must register for an undergraduate course number (ENERGY ENERGY 177A) and this course must be taken for at least 3 units. Admission is by application.Repeatable 2 times (up to 4 units total)
1-3 units · Letter or Credit/No Credit · GER: WAY-ER
The first of a two-quarter, project-based course sequence that address cultural, organizational, technical, and ethical issues at the heart of implementing sustainable engineering projects developing or rural communities. Students work in interdisciplinary project teams to tackle real-world design challenges in partnership with social entrepreneurs, NGOs, and other community partners. While students must have the skills and aptitude necessary to make meaningful contributions to technical product designs, the course is open to all backgrounds and majors. The first quarter focuses on cultural awareness, ethical implications, user requirements, conceptual design, and implementation planning. Students must enroll in ENERGY 177B/277B Engineering & Sustainable Development: Implementation in spring quarter. Designated a Cardinal Course by the Haas Center for Public Service. To satisfy a Ways requirement, students must register for an undergraduate course number (ENERGY 177A) and this course must be taken for at least 3 units. Admission is by application.Repeatable 2 times (up to 4 units total)
Offered in Winter 2026 at Stanford University.