Engineering & Design for Sustainable Environments in Jordan
Location
- Jordan
- Amman
Term
SummerSubject Areas
Conservation and Preservation
Design
Earth Sciences
Engineering
Sustainable Development
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Program Details
Program Type
ProviderDegree Level
Bachelors
Housing
Dormitory
Host Family
Pricing
Starting Price
$7,765 USDWhat's Included
Some Activities
Airport Transfers
Classes
Travel Insurance
What's Not Included
Accommodation
Some Activities
Airfare
Meals
SIM cards
Visa
Nov 22, 2019
About Program
Learn about human-centered design and gain firsthand knowledge about technologies for sustainable water use and treated waste water reuse, renewable energy, and organic farming in Jordan.
Assess the needs of a local community or business to identify an engineering problem. Gain insights to water, farming, and energy challenges in arid environments through site visits to the Valley of Jordan, the Dead Sea, water treatment plants, sustainable agriculture sites, and Bedouin communities.
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Program Highlights
- Explore human-centered design by developing a project to address the needs of a Jordanian community.
- Experience very different perspectives on resource management during the homestay in Amman and field visits with Bedouin families in the desert.
