![]() ![]() ![]() In addition to the skills of disciplinary analysis, this course will focus on the skills of interdisciplinary synthesis, and the communication of results to decision makers who can use them. Problems do not respect the artificial boundaries of disciplines, and complex problems can rarely be understood from within the narrow framework of a single discipline. While traditional academics in universities tend to study disciplines, people in the real world face real world problems. You will spend the majority of the semester working on your project, drafting your final report, and preparing your oral presentation to your project partners.Problem solving courses are different from traditional courses. During that time we will also do preparatory work for our field projects. In twice-weekly classes during the first three weeks of the semester we will study important background information about Belize as well as introductory concepts of sustainable development. In cooperation with local partners, students will carry out projects that address problems related to sustainable development. Course OverviewThis course addresses the issues of sustainable development in a developing country using a problem-based learning approach. Contact InformationInstructor: Jay AshmanOffice hours: Tuesday/Thursday 1-2:30 and by appointmentTelephone: 666-4375 e-mail: Learning Coordinator: Kaela Gray: 665-8190 e-mail Teaching Assistants: Alex Hemmer and Kayla Grant Location: Seminar Room 2 and project sitesClass Meeting Time: Tuesday/Thursday 4:30-6:00 and as necessary for projectsII. CDAE 195/ESCI 375Applications of Sustainable DevelopmentSpring, 2009January 12-May 2, 2009I.
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