COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Community and Natural Resource Management

Course Number: Community Development (C Dev) 502, XG

Credit: 3 graduate credits

Tuition: $1041 graduate

WORLD WIDE WEB

Dates: January 17 - May 9, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: January 3, 2008

   Advanced design of concrete formwork and falsework systems. Design for excavation and marine construction including temporary retaining structures and cofferdams. Aggregate production operations, including blasting, crushing, and conveying systems. Rigging system design. Additional Information: This is an on-line Great Plains IDEA course. It is listed under the Community Development specialization, which will be housed in the Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies program.

Computer Requirements: Internet access, e-mail capabilities

Instructor: Meredith Redlin

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

Community Analysis: Introduction to Methods

Course Number: Community Development (C Dev) 504, XG

Credit: 3 graduate credits 3 non major graduate credits

Tuition: $1041 graduate

WORLD WIDE WEB

Dates: January 17 - May 9, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: January 3, 2008

   Introduction to research methods relevant to community development. Course topics include how to formulate and begin a research effort, methods of data collection and how conceptual frameworks are used to develop the questions and analyze data. Also included are strategies for reporting findings and applying findings in community action. The course will also look at methods of evaluating the entire research process. Significant attention is paid to issues of research ethics and inclusiveness throughout the course.

Computer Requirements: Internet access, e-mail capabilities

Instructor: Meredith Redlin

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

Community and Regional Economic and Analysis

Course Number: Community Development (C Dev) 506, XG

Credit: 3 graduate credits 3 non major graduate credits

Tuition: $1041 graduate

ONLINE

Dates: January 8 - March 31, 2008

   Introduction to concepts of communities and regions, theories of economic growth, drivers of economic growth, the economic base of a community, sources of growth or decline in the community, roles of local government and institutions, and analytical tools. Strategies for local economic development will also be explored.

Computer Requirements: Internet access, e-mail capabilities

Note: May be applied toward MS in Interdisciplinary Studies

Instructor: F. Larry Leistritz

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

Building Native Community and Economic Capacity

Course Number: Community Development (C Dev) 509, XG

Credit: 3 graduate credits

Tuition: $1041 graduate

WORLD WIDE WEB

Dates: February 4 - April 11, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: January 21, 2008

   This is an elective track course within the Community Development On-line Master's Program, a program of the Great Plains Idea. It will focus on alternative approaches to helping Native communities build their community and economic capacity. Students will learn participatory, culture-centered, and strength based approaches to community development.

Additional Information: This is an on-line Great Plains IDEA course. It is listed under the Community Development specialization, which will be housed in the Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies program.

Computer Requirements: Student will need Internet access, e-mail capability. Student will need a computer with Internet access and browser that is Internet Explorer version 4.0 or higher or equivalent.

Note: May be applied toward Community Development Online Master's Degree Program

Instructor: John Phillips

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

Impact Analysis

Course Number: Community Development (C Dev) 514X, XF,XH

Credit: 1 graduate credit

Tuition: $347 graduate

ONLINE

Dates: April 8 - May 9, 2008

Instructor: David Swenson

   The course teaches the basics of economic and fiscal impact analysis. It includes the scenario construction, basics of input-output analysis, careful use of multipliers, estimations of local revenues and expenditures and discounting.

Computer Requirements: Student will need Internet access, e-mail capability. Student will need a computer with Internet access and browser that is Internet Explorer version 4.0 or higher or equivalent.

Note: May be applied toward MS in Interdisciplinary Studies

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

Local Economic Analysis

Course Number: Community Development (C Dev) 516X, XG

Credit: 1 graduate credit

Tuition: $347 graduate

ONLINE

Dates: February 18 - March 17, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: February 4, 2008

   This is an applied course that teaches economic base theory, a theory of regional economics, multipliers and how local economics are affected by external events. The course teaches basic methods for the analysis of a local economy. Methods include: trend analysis, location quotients, shift share analysis and retail trade analysis. The level of analysis is limited only by the level of data available.

Computer Requirements: Student will need Internet access, e-mail capability. Student will need a computer with Internet access and browser that is Internet Explorer version 4.0 or higher or equivalent.

Note: May be applied toward MS in Interdisciplinary Studies

Instructor: David Peters

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

Orientation in Community Development

Course Number: Community Development (C Dev) 520X, XF,XH

Credit: 1 graduate credit

Tuition: $347 graduate

ONLINE

Dates: January 14 - March 16, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: December 31, 2007

   Introduction to the Community Development program. Focus on on-line delivery methods, graduate level research and writing, technology skills.

Computer Requirements: Student will need Internet access, e-mail capability. Student will need a computer with Internet access and browser that is Internet Explorer version 4.0 or higher or equivalent.

Note: May be applied toward MS in Interdisciplinary Studies

Instructor: Mary Emery

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

Community Leadership and Capacity Building

Course Number: Community Development (C Dev) 522X, XF, XH

Credit: 3 graduate credits

Tuition: $1041 graduate

ONLINE

Dates: January 14 - May 9, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: December 31, 2007

   Defining leadership and applying it to work. Understanding of potential link between leadership and community capacity. Identifying strategies for leadership development in communities.

Prerequisite: Department Permission - CARRIE BRUS cbrus@iastate.edu

Computer Requirements: Student will need Internet access, e-mail capability.

Note: May be applied toward MS in Interdisciplinary Studies

Instructor: Mary Emery

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

Non-Profit Management in Community Development

Course Number: Community Development (C Dev) 524X, XG

Credit: 3 graduate credits

Tuition: $1041 graduate

ONLINE

Dates: January 17 - May 16, 2008

   Students will gain an understanding of how non-profit organizations are run in order that they may participate more fully in community development efforts. Learning skills necessary to assist organizations to manage community development projects and programs, such as, budgeting, planning, personnel, facilities, volunteer management, and fundraising.

Prerequisite: Department Permission - CARRIE BRUS cbrus@iastate.edu

Computer Requirements: Student will need Internet access, e-mail capability.

Note: May be applied toward MS in Interdisciplinary Studies

Instructor: Joe Aistrup

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

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