Introduction to Universal Design for Assistive Technologies. 3 credits, 4 contact hours

Catalog description

Prerequisites: ( CS 106 or SDET 101 or BME 210 ) and ( FED 101 or ET 103 ) and ( ECET 201 or BME 301 ). This course introduces the principles of Universal Design towards creating accessible environments and systems. Building on this framework, the course introduces the multidisciplinary field of assistive technologies and their applications to diverse groups, including the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and those seeking physical or cognitive enhancement. Students will analyze the needs of these groups from multiple perspectives, evaluate assistive technologies that address their unique challenges, and examine the alignment of these technologies with federal laws and policies such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applied laboratories will reinforce lecture topics.