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D-Lab: Development, Design and Dissemination, Spring 2005
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Abstract: D-Lab is a design studio course in which students work on international development projects for under served communities. The class is focused on a participatory, iterative prototyping design process, with particular attention on the constraints faced when designing for developing communities. Students ... More »
D-Lab: Development, Dialogue and Delivery, Fall 2004
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Abstract: D-Lab is a year-long series of courses and field trips. The fall class provides a basic background in international development and appropriate technology though guest speakers, case studies and hands-on exercises. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in an IAP fieldtrip to Haiti, India, ... More »
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
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Abstract: The Module is designed to provide a critical overview of the theory and practice of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) as operated internationally to those students who need to understand EIA: this includes formal students being graduate and postgraduate students, plus practitioners/professionals. ... More »
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Instructional Guide
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Abstract: This Instructional Guide has been developed to provide instructors using the Environmental Impact Assessment Course Module with an understanding of the design of the Module so that they can customise the its material and assessment to the needs of their learners and location.
Globalization, Migration and International Relations, Fall 2002
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Abstract: This graduate course is in three Parts. Together they are intended to provide theoretical, empirical, and policy perspectives on source and consequences of globalization, focusing on emergent structures and processes, and on the implications of flows of goods and services across national boundaries - ... More »
Globalization, Migration, and International Relations, Spring 2006
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Abstract: Tracing the evolution of international interactions, this course examines the dimensions of globalization in terms of scale and scope. It is divided into three parts; together they are intended to provide theoretical, empirical, and policy perspectives on source and consequences of globalization, focusing ... More »
Planning for Sustainable Development, Spring 2006
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Abstract: Explores policy and planning for sustainable development. Critically examines concept of sustainability as a process of social, organizational, and political development drawing on cases from the US and Europe. Explores pathways to sustainability through debates on ecological modernization; sustainable ... More »
Prototypes to Products, Fall 2005
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Abstract: For students and teams who have started a sustainable-development project in D-Lab (SP.721, SP.722), the IDEAS Competition, Design for Demining (SP.786), Product Engineering Processes (2.009), or elsewhere, this class provides a setting to continue developing projects for field implementation. Topics ... More »
Social Entrepreneurship
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Abstract: The objective of the course is to provide students with an understanding of the complex dynamics underlying Social Entrepreneurship as a global phenomenon. The course invites students to look beyond traditional boundaries and critically assess alternative ways of doing business and creating social value. ... More »
Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)
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Abstract: Welcome to the course module on strategic environmental assessment (SEA) - a learning resource that explains SEA theory, practice and methodology. The course covers SEA principles; SEA status worldwide; links between SEA, environmental impact assessment, and strategic decision-making; and a wide range ... More »
Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Instructional Guide
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Abstract: This instructional guide explains the structure of the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) course and expected learning outcomes, suggests some course assignments, and suggests some guidance for course participants when carrying out the assignments.
Sustainable Development: Theory, Research and Policy, Spring 2006
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Abstract: This course examines alternative conceptions and theoretical underpinnings of the notion of "sustainable development." It focuses on the sustainability problems of industrial countries (i.e., aging of populations, sustainable consumption, institutional adjustments, etc.); and of developing states and ... More »
Sustainable Economic Development, Spring 2004
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Abstract: This course explores the application of environmental and economic development planning, policy and management approaches to urban neighborhood community development. Through an applied service learning approach, the course requires students to prepare a sustainable development plan for a community-based ... More »
