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3.00 Credits
Credits: 3 A comprehensive study of the main elements of the real estate development process. The course will examine the intricacies between residential, commerical and mixed-use development, and approaches to optimizing each. The value of market research and analysis, determining value propositions of prospective deals, zoning considerations, design and construction issues, and asset management will be examined. One of the main learning vehicles will be the case study, whereby student groups will take a property and track the real estate development life cycle, from inception through construction and management. Prerequisites Graduate standing
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3.00 Credits
Credits: 3 A study of the challenges faced by developers, both in terms of client (owner) challenges as well as project challenges.In the first half of the course, the class will examine assessment approaches and frameworks to assess clients, including analyzing the maturity of a representative client and identify key approaches to optimizing the relationship of that client. In the second half of the course, the class will examine specific project challenges-project assessment frameworks, and improvement approaches.A key part of this course will be the two case studies, whereby each student group will identify a client challenges, and then a project challenge, and dissect them.At the conclusion of the each part, each group will present its case. Prerequisites Graduate standing, REAL 500 (or CEIE 580) or permission of instructor
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3.00 Credits
Credits: 3 This course will examine the challenges in designing innovative uses for land and balancing those prospective uses with local urban policies and the land development/zoning process. The course begins with an introduction to the entitlements process, as well as the legal considerations of planning and zoning in America. The course will then introduce the language of zoning and explore the impacts of the different forms of government on the entitlement process. In addition, the class will participate in a case study, beginning with the evaluation of a plot of land, developing suggested uses, assembling a project application submission, and ultimately seeking a building permit. Prerequisites REAL 500, or permission of instructor
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
Credits: 1-6 Explores contempary issus and challenges in the management and development of real estate. Topics not covered in the regular real estate development offerings. Course content may vary each semester. Course may be repeated with change in topic. Prerequisites Admission to the MSRED Program, and completion of core requirements
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3.00 Credits
Credits: 3 The Capstone Project will be the culmination of the master's program, offered at the end of the program. The course will combine the theoretical teachings from the program with real world, practical situations. Students will apply concepts learned to current development and construction projects in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. One of the sample cases involves the potential future uses of a plot of land in the metro area, a mixed-use high-density area that is slated to undergo significant transformation. The case will request project teams to explore the various options, employing a decison-tree approach to fully analyze the options, and examining the SWOT, local urban management policies, future valuation streams, and environmental impacts of each. A site visit will be required, as well as visits to various developers engaged in similar projects. Prerequisites Admission to the MSRED Program, and completion of all other course work
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3.00 Credits
Examines main forms of religious expression as embodied in several important religious traditions in contemporary world. Investigates religious experience; myth and ritual; teachings and scripture; ethical, social, and artistic aspects of religion; and nature and function of religion in human society.
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3.00 Credits
Surveys religions of India, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, and the religions of the Far East, China, and Japan, including Daosim, Confucianism, Shinto, from origins to present.
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3.00 Credits
Credits: 3 Religious heritage in American culture, growth of denominations and sects, and interrelationship of religion and sociopolitical life. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0
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3.00 Credits
Credits: 3 Explores the relationship between religion and literature in different times and cultures, the influence of religion on literary works, and how literature expresses major religious themes such as death and immortality, divine will and justice, suffering and human destiny, and religion and state. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0
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3.00 Credits
Credits: 3 Introduces basic religious beliefs and practices of Islam, with view to diverse manifestations of Islamic culture in different ethnic and social contexts. Provides overview of essential rituals of Islamic life, mystical practices of Sufis, certain popular forms of religious practice, sources and application of Islamic law, and distinctive Islamic artistic and literary forms. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0
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