Postgraduate Course: International Development (PGGE11049)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Geosciences |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Postgraduate Courses (School of GeoSciences) |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
http://www.geos.ed.ac.uk/intdev/ |
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| Course description |
The course will consider knowledge and technology that contribute to international development. The Millennium Development Goals will form the framework for the course and students will develop critical analytical and professional skills to consider how sustainable development can be promoted internationally using examples of relevance to participants from all countries. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: 60 |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 09:00 - 13:00 | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Thursday, 09:00 - 13:00, Zone: King's Buildings. Room 4 Crew Bldg Annex |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
- ability to articulate and critically evaluate the role of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) to support international sustainable development.
- an understanding of the roles and contributions of international processes, institutions and organisations in international sustainable development at local, national and global levels.
- analytical skills to develop knowledge-based solutions for sustainable development.
- transferable skills supporting effective research, communication and negotiation. |
Assessment Information
Exam (50%)
Essay or project report (50%) |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Paul Van Gardingen
Tel: (0131 5)35 4066
Email: P.Vangardingen@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Consuelo Fox
Tel: (0131 6)50 2543
Email: connie.fox@ed.ac.uk |
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