# Pd - Tech Issues & Solutions

## STSO-4100

This course focuses on increasing students’ knowledge concerning the impact of non-technical issues on the viability of technical (engineering) designs and solutions. The non-technical issues to be considered include the cognitive and physical strengths and limitations of people in the chain spanning from product/equipment designers/manufacturers to end users, as well as economic, environmental, cultural, political, ethical, health and safety, and societal influences. During the course, students will read and discuss articles and case studies in which the technical solution pursued did not have the desired effect, or led to disaster. Possible explanations include a failure to take into account the environmental, economic, socio-cultural, and/or political issues associated with the technology’s ultimate usage.

2 credits PDII Option for Engr Majors
Prereqs:
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2024 | Pd - Tech Issues & Solutions (2c) [PDII] Azita Hirsa Allison Beth Hoffman Daniel Allen Lyles Seats Taken: 347/370 | Pd - Tech Issues & Solutions (2c) [PDII] Allison Beth Hoffman Seats Taken: 74/90 | Pd - Tech Issues & Solutions (2c) [PDII] Azita Hirsa Seats Taken: 69/105 | Pd - Tech Issues & Solutions (2c) [PDII] Allison Beth Hoffman Azita Hirsa Daniel Allen Lyles Seats Taken: 335/390
2023 | Pd - Tech Issues & Solutions (2c) [PDII] Azita Hirsa Allison Beth Hoffman Daniel Allen Lyles Seats Taken: 295/349 | Pd - Tech Issues & Solutions (2c) [PDII] Allison Beth Hoffman Seats Taken: 52/95 | Pd - Tech Issues & Solutions (2c) [PDII] Azita Hirsa Seats Taken: 23/90 | Pd - Tech Issues & Solutions (2c) [PDII] Azita Hirsa Allison Beth Hoffman Daniel Allen Lyles Seats Taken: 407/435
2022 | Pd - Tech Issues & Solutions (2c) [PDII] Azita Hirsa Allison Beth Hoffman Daniel Allen Lyles Seats Taken: 208/360 | Pd - Tech Issues & Solutions (2c) [PDII] Allison Beth Hoffman Seats Taken: 84/105 | Pd - Tech Issues & Solutions (2c) [PDII] Azita Hirsa Seats Taken: 52/90 | Pd - Tech Issues & Solutions (2c) [PDII] Azita Hirsa Allison Beth Hoffman Daniel Allen Lyles Seats Taken: 279/455
2021 | Pd - Tech Issues & Solutions (2c) [PDII] Azita Hirsa Allison Beth Hoffman Daniel Allen Lyles Seats Taken: 280/440 | Professional Development II: Technical Issues And Solutions (2c) [PDII] Allison Beth Hoffman Seats Taken: 83/100 | Professional Development II: Technical Issues And Solutions (2c) [PDII] Azita Hirsa Seats Taken: 73/95 | Pd - Tech Issues & Solutions (2c) [PDII] Azita Hirsa Allison Beth Hoffman Daniel Allen Lyles Seats Taken: 291/455
2020 | Professional Development II: Technical Issues And Solutions (2c) [PDII] Azita Hirsa Allison Beth Hoffman Daniel Allen Lyles Seats Taken: 351/490 | Professional Development II: Technical Issues And Solutions (2c) [PDII] Allison Beth Hoffman Seats Taken: 100/105 | Professional Development II: Technical Issues And Solutions (2c) [PDII] Azita Hirsa Seats Taken: 108/110 | Professional Development II: Technical Issues And Solutions (2c) [PDII] Azita Hirsa Allison Beth Hoffman Daniel Allen Lyles Seats Taken: 471/520
2019 |  |  | Professional Development II: Technical Issues And Solutions (2c) [PDII] Azita Hirsa Allison Beth Hoffman Daniel Allen Lyles Seats Taken: 415/510
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