In this way, the course reflects the environment in which planning professionals work. That is to say, they work with groups of people not necessarily of their choosing who may not always agree with them and who have strong feelings about issues. As a result, being able to collect adequate data, logically construct arguments, and clearly present ideas in both oral and written form are a necessary part of the job and skills that this course aims to develop. Americans with Disabilities Act The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992 is a federal law mandating the elimination of discrimination against persons with disabilities. If you need course adaptions or accommodations, please make an appointment to see me as soon as possible.
Students experience difficulty in courses for a variety of reasons.
The points total 100. All told, you will be responsible for reading a text, writing 10 chapter summaries, leading a class discussion, researching and writing up 3 reports, and researching, writing, and presenting a semester long group project. Falling behind is not an option. There is something due almost every class meeting stay on top of things and meet with me if you feel yourself slipping. Missed classes, late assignments, etc.