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1.00 Credits
This course builds upon the concepts of GIS introduced in Introduction to GIS, and focuses on the more advanced analytical vector GIS tools. Topics include exploratory spatial data analysis, spatial statistics, interpolation techniques, 3D data presentation and analysis, network analysis and multi-criteria decision making. Hands-on laboratory exercises illustrate GIS applications in natural resource management, global change, environmental justice, urban and environmental planning, public health, and census data analysis. Students work individually and in groups to develop solutions to a weekly spatial problem, using ArcGIS or GeoDa software. Final project is required. Knowledge of basic statistics is useful.
Prerequisite:
GEOG 190/GEOG 390/IDCE 310.
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1.00 Credits
Students receive variable credit for advanced research and readings in the honors program.
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1.00 Credits
Academic experience taking place in the field with an opportunity to earn credit.
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1.00 Credits
Students construct an independent study course on a topic approved and directed by a faculty member. Offered for variable credit.
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0.50 Credits
The course will expose students to the tools and techniques needed to enhance citizen engagement in urban design, urban revitalization, urban environmental preservation, and public space management and restoration. Course draws from domestic and international case studies.
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Sustainability and the Role of Higher Education Course. This course explores both the theory and practice of sustainability and sustainable development by examining the role of higher education in promoting change toward sustainability. The societal role of higher education involves more than providing formal course instruction for enrolled students; institutions of higher education are also critical places of discovery and innovation, centers for political discourse, and catalysts for political action and social change. This course explores the unique potential that institutions of higher education have to contribute to a sustainability transition. The focus on the university provides a lens for examining how organizations with complex structures make a myriad of decisions with environmental consequences, a context for considering the broad role of education in sustainable development, and a framework and perspective with direct and personal connections for us consider the challenges of promoting sustainability. In addition to reading and writing about the challenges of sustainability and the role of the university in promoting sustainable practices in society, we will engage directly with the challenges associated with promoting sustainable behavior and fostering institutional and social change through team projects right here in the Clark and Worcester communities. Graduate students enrolled in this course should be prepared to take on a leadership role with an associated team of undergraduate students.
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0.50 Credits
This course involves the operation and organizational development of a 501c3 nonprofit corporation, the Community Development Training Institute (CDTI). The organization is transitioning from historic (1984) to a new governance structure--a student-run and inspired nonprofit, operated by graduate students and alumni at Clark University. The hope is to create a solid base in professional skill areas, to develop relationship networks and begin formulating training and consultancy resources to use in the future. The goal is use CDTI as an institutional base where we can promote mainstream classic and alternative community development tools and implementation strategies. In the process, students seek to shift community development discourse and practice by employing socially and ecologically transformative processes and practices. This will be accomplished by offering consultancy services and offering our innovative skills and ideas to clients. Some of this will be fee based and pro bono. Additionally, we will be promoting alternative tools and strategies by developing training programs for interested community organizations. The students will be responsible for the successful and ongoing operations of CDTI. During the ‘credit period’ with CDTI, students will learn about social enterprise governance which will prepare them for possible board membership after the credit period. During the credit period, students will provide staffing capabilities and consultancy to the CDTI student board. Board membership is solely by invitation only, extended after demonstration of capabilities, post-credit period time commitment, interest, and team-work propensities. A component of the work will also be grounded in theory with academic elements; namely, exploring state of the art community development strategies, social enterprise and implementation accompanied by corresponding literature and research.
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0.50 Credits
An introductory course intended to develop technological fluency for those whose responsibility will involve deciding whether and when to invest in information technology systems (ITS) in community development projects and initiatives, and how to develop and manage ITS to promote human well-being. As such, the course investigates the use of ITS as a platform to organize, collaborate, and augment network building, improve human well-being, and improve data access for communities. Methods of deploying technology in support of diverse global citizenry will be an overarching theme.
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0.50 Credits
This course introduces students to advanced analysis and interpretation of qualitative textual data. We begin with an overview of theoretical approaches to data analysis, explore their use, and guide students in applying them to individual projects. We will learn ways of organizing, transcribing, and analyzing data through databases and computer software for coding textual data (Atlas.ti). Students will analyze data they gathered as part of their fieldwork projects to help them write up their final MA projects. Classroom sessions include lectures, discussions, and intensive group work related to the fieldwork projects. Course open to all IDCE students who have conducted primary research.
Prerequisite:
IDCE 30285 or equivalent
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0.50 Credits
This course provides a general introduction to the Python programming language. Topics include the Python programming environment; elements of the language, such as functions, conditionals, recursions, iterations, and file operations; basic data types, such as lists and dictionaries; and concepts of classes and objects. Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to understand the concept of programming and will be able to design and develop Python programs for scientific computing. This course is open to both graduate students and undergraduate students, no programming background is required. Offered each year.
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