Course Syllabus

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This page provides highlights from the course syllabus, and at the bottom is a calendar with your assignments and due dates.

 Course Description

Projects in public affairs. The students work on a research and resource team to complete a project for a public sector client. Faculty act as project managers and resource personnel.

 Learning Outcomes 

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

  1. Students will integrate and apply concepts learned in classes to a real world public agency.

  2. Students will demonstrate an understanding of public governance

  3. Students will create written analysis and presentations that integrate and display a high level understanding of public management, public finance and economics.

  4. Students will evaluate public decision-making and leadership

  5. Students will propose a way to study a real public policy problem to show your ability to analyze information and solve problems.

  6. Students will demonstrate an understanding of diversity issues in how public agencies interact with a diverse and changing population.

 Course Requirements 

Required Text and Materials

  • There is not a required textbook for this course, and all materials will be provided as needed, via electronic links and Academic Search Premier and/or ProQuest

     

    SEE CANVAS MODULES FOR ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Technical Requirements

You will need the following in order to participate in this course:

  • Computer or tablet; 
  • Reliable internet connection;
  • Microphone;
  • Some way to make and post a simple video (e.g., using a webcam, or a smartphone);
  • Access to Canvas using a supported web browser.

 Technical Support

For additional help with technical issues, consult:

 

Group Assignments

Groups:

 

 

 

 

Course Assessment & Grades

Course Assessment:

 

 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

ASSIGNMENTS

POINTS

TOTAL

Reflection Paper

50

50

Discussion/Review/Brainstorming/Progress Reports (5@20)

 

100

Project Development Review (5@50)

 

250

 

PDR#1: Technological Demand: What is a Data Center?

50

 

 

PDR#2: Economics: Revenue and job creation

50

 

 

PDR#3: Environmental Concerns: Water & Electricity

50

 

 

PDR#4: Health & Safety: Public/Non-profit Organizations

50

 

 

PDR#5: Political Process: Merrillville & Hobart

50

 

PROJECT PROPOSAL DESIGN

100

100

     TOTAL

 

500

 

 

COURSE ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW

 

MOD

WEEK

ONLINE DISCUSSION

WRITING ASSIGNMENTS

PTS

DUE

 

 

 

 

 

 

M1

8/25

Intro To Project: Data Centers

Socratic PESTLE Analysis/AI-Persona

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reflection/Personal Exp.: Digital Use/Data centers

50

8/28

 

 

 

 

 

 

M2

9/1

Background/History: Overview

 

 

 

 

 

Discussion/Brainstorming#1

 

20

9/1

 

 

 

PDR1: Data Center Stats

50

9/4

 

 

 

 

 

 

M3

9/8

Economics: Revenue and Jobs

 

 

 

 

 

Discussion/Brainstorming#2

 

20

9/8

 

 

 

PDR2: Taxes/Employment

50

9/11

 

 

 

 

 

 

M4

9/15

Environmental Concerns: Water & Electricity

 

 

 

 

 

Discussion/Brainstorming#3

 

20

9/15

 

 

 

PDR3: Environmental

50

9/18

 

 

 

 

 

 

M5

9/22

Public Health/Safety/ Public/Non-profit Orgs

 

 

 

 

 

Discussion//Brainstorming#4

 

20

9/22

 

 

 

PDR4: Public/Non-profit Organizations

50

9/25

 

 

 

 

 

 

M6

9/29

Political Process: Merrillville & Hobart

 

 

 

 

 

Discussion/Brainstorming#5

 

20

9/29

 

 

 

PDR5: Political Process: Leadership

50

10/2

 

 

 

 

 

 

M7

10/6

Brainstorming & Analysis

Review & Organization

 

10/6

 

 

 

 

 

 

M8

10/13

FINAL PROJECT: PROPOSALS & RECOMMENDATIONS 4 V600

 

100

10/17

All due date times are 11:59pm CST unless otherwise stated.

 

Submitting Assignments

ASSIGNMENTS SUBMISSION VIA CANVAS

 

 

 

 

How Will I Know How I’m Doing in This Course?

Grades will be posted in Canvas within 48 hours of the "Accept Until" submission date. Since Canvas keeps track of all of your grades, you should always be able to calculate your current grade in the course. If you need assistance, please contact me..

Late Work

There will be a 20% penalty for any late work.

 

Course Summary:

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