Nextlab i: designing mobile technologies for the next billion users

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Lectures: 2 sessions / week, 1.5 hours / session

Units: 3-1-5
[MIT credit units, which indicate a subject's time distribution, are represented by three numbers. Each unit represents approximately 14 hours of work. First is the number of units assigned for recitation and lecture; second, the number of units for laboratory, design, or fieldwork; and third, for preparation. Add the units together to obtain the total credit hours for a subject.]

Maximum class size: 30 students

Prerequisites: Permission of instructor for undergraduates.

Teaching Team

Telmex, Latin America's largest telecoms operator
América Móvil, fifth largest mobile network in the world
Nokia, Largest handset manufacturer in the developing world
Next Billion Network @ MIT Media Lab

This course has two main components: In-class Discussion (generally on Mondays), and Guided Design Process (generally on Wednesdays). Special guest lectures and other class activities will also occur throughout the term.

The projects are the central part of the course and will be done in teams of three to five students. Each team will schedule a formal project meeting time as well as meeting times with its Team Advisors and Project Partners throughout the semester.

Because important work for this course will be done during class time, attendance is essential. Students missing a class or meeting should notify their instructors and teammates in advance and make arrangements to make up the work.

Needs assessment

Team formation

Class logistics

Economic and social conditions

Technology survey / ICT penetration

Disaster management

Health (cont.)

Environment and other applications

Milestone 5: demo

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