丁香园AV

Development and Sustainability Courses

DEVS 201 - Introduction to Development and Sustainability (3)

A critical introduction to various approaches to development and sustainability. Examines the impacts of major drivers of environmental change caused by development processes, and offers selected case studies from around the world illustrating policy and practical challenges to implementing sustainable development measures at various scales.

DEVS 401 - Issues, Concepts and Cases in Development and Sustainability (4)

An in-depth critical examination of contemporary challenges to effective governance for sustainable development within the context of global north-south relations. Assesses the prospects for sustainable solutions in relation to selected problem-solving thematic areas and case studies at various scales involving student-led dialogues. Prerequisite: 60 units. Students with credit for ENV 401 may not complete this course for further credit.

DEVS 402 - Selected Topics in Development and Sustainability (4)

Intensive analysis of a particular topic in the fields of development and sustainability, intended for advanced students in the DEVS Minor program. Prerequisite: Students must have completed DEVS 401 or be enrolled in that course concurrently.

DEVS 403 - Directed Studies in Development and Sustainability (4)

Independent reading, research, and/or field placement in the fields of development and sustainability, defined in consultation with a supervising instructor, and the Director of the program. Prerequisite: DEVS 401 or be enrolled in that course concurrently.

DEVS 801 - Issues, Concepts & Cases in Development and Sustainability (5)

A multidisciplinary survey of the issues that confront scholars and practitioners in development and sustainability, the major theories and concepts, and the methods used to analyze and interpret data, with a focus on historical and contemporary case studies. Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in a graduate program at 丁香园AV.

DEVS 802 - Selected Topics in Development and Sustainability (5)

Intensive analysis or a particular topic in the fields ordevelopment and sustainability, intended for advanced students in the DEVS Graduate Certificate program. Prerequisite: To be in good standing in DEVS Certificate program. Students are expected to have completed DEVS 801, or may be taking it concurrently.

DEVS 803 - Directed Studies in Development and Sustainability (5)

Independent reading, research and/or field placement in the fields of development and sustainability, defined in consultation with a supervising instructor, and the Director of the program. This course is intended for advanced students in the DEVS Graduate Certificate program. Prerequisite: To be in good standing in DEVS Certificate program. Students are expected to have completed DEVS 801, or may be taking it concurrently.