This course will study the question of Global Architecture from the point of view of producing a set of lectures on that subject. The course will be run in the form of a writing seminar, except that students will be asked to prepare for the final class an hour-long lecture for an undergraduate survey course. During the semester, students will study the debates about where to locate “the global” and do some comparative analysis of various textbooks. The topic of the final lecture will be worked on during the semester. For that lecture, students will be asked to identify the themes of the survey course, and hand in the bibliography and reading list for their lecture.

Building adequate housing is a pressing issue worldwide. With close to a billion people currently living in slums, accommodating a growing population, and improving dwelling conditions is a critical issue for society.

This challenge cannot be solved with a one-size-fits-all approach. Every city, region and country demand their own housing models and prototypes. That’s why housing design needs to negotiate many aspects simultaneously to achieve sustainable urban environments and inclusive dwelling communities.

This course uncovers how social, economic and environmental factors are interrelated in the design of housing settlements. For this, the course dives into three key aspects that anyone involved in housing design should take into consideration: time, environment, and community. Each of these aspects will be examined through a specific design approach, respectively:

Incrementality: how dwelling environments should be able to accommodate growth and change through time.
Typology Mix: how design can be responsive to different patterns of inhabitation, aspirations and cultural backgrounds, creating inclusive dwelling environments.
Clustering: what methods and strategies can shape the association of dwelling units in order to create meaningful communities.

Software engineering operates ever more frequently in globally distributed settings, in a practice that is known as Globally Distributed Software Engineering (GDSE). In this course, you will obtain a practical overview of the organization and operation of software engineering of this practice. As such, it is aimed at professionals in distributed software development teams, and executives setting up and leading such teams who would like to develop the required technical and organizational skills.

The course covers the subject in an accessible and practical manner. Through video lectures, group assignments and exercises, you will be familiarized with the advantages and disadvantages of GDSE, the practical consequences of GDSE and its technological feasibilities and infeasibilities. You will learn about real-world experiences of users and examples of GDSE applications such as outsourcing, offshore software development, near-shoring and multi-partner systems development.

You will apply the knowledge gained through hands-on experience with GDSE by working together with team members from different countries as a distributed team; and through analysis of best-practice examples. Together with other course participants you will prepare a number of artefacts that build on the body of knowledge of GDSE and so have the chance to contribute to this growing field of knowledge.

Guest lectures from industry experts and researchers will be an integral part of the course. These lectures will demonstrate how GDSE is handled in industry, how decision-makers lead their teams in this context, and what is the state-of-the-art in GDSE research

This course introduces the basic science underpinning our knowledge of the climate system, how climate has changed in the past, and how it may change in the future. The course focuses on the fundamental energy balance between incoming solar radiation and outgoing infrared radiation in the climate system, and how this balance is affected by greenhouse gases. We will also discuss physical processes that shape the climate, such as atmospheric and oceanic convection and large-scale circulation, solar variability, orbital mechanics, and aerosols, as well as the evidence for past and present climate change. We will discuss climate models of varying degrees of complexity, and you will be able to run a model of a single column of the Earth’s atmosphere to simulate many of the important elements of climate change.
This course is part of the Open Learning Library, which is free to use. You have the option to sign up and enroll in the course if you want to track your progress, or you can view and use all the materials without enrolling.

This course provides students with a scientific foundation of anthropogenic climate change and an introduction to climate models. It focuses on fundamental physical processes that shape climate (e.g. solar variability, orbital mechanics, greenhouse gases, atmospheric and oceanic circulation, and volcanic and soil aerosols) and on evidence for past and present climate change. During the course they discuss material consequences of climate change, including sea level change, variations in precipitation, vegetation, storminess, and the incidence of disease. This course also examines the science behind mitigation and adaptation proposals.

Short Description:
We cannot solve global challenges unless women participate fully in efforts to find solutions. Female participation in the private sector is a crucial economic driver for societies worldwide. Economic security benefits every facet of a woman’s life, with positive effects on the health, education and vitality of families. Learn about women who are changing their societies for the better. This extended version of Global Women’s Issues: Women in the World Today includes, for each chapter, a summary, key words, multiple choice questions, discussion questions, essay questions, and a list of additional resources.

Long Description:
Global Women’s Issues: Women in the World Today is based on the twelve critical areas of concern identified in the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action at the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing in 1995. The persistent and increasing burden of poverty on women. Inequalities and inadequacies in and unequal access to education and training. Inequalities and inadequacies in and unequal access to health care and related services. Violence against women. The effects of armed or other kinds of conflict on women, including those living under foreign occupation. Inequality in economic structures and policies, in all forms of productive activities and in access to resources. Inequality between men and women in the sharing of power and decision-making at all levels Insufficient mechanisms at all levels to promote the advancement of women. Lack of respect for and inadequate promotion and protection of the human rights of women. Stereotyping of women and inequality in women’s access to and participation in all communication systems, especially in the media. Gender inequalities in the management of natural resources and in the safeguarding of the environment. Persistent discrimination against and violation of the rights of the girl child

Word Count: 65077

ISBN: 978-1-622-39925-3

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Student Care Guidebook

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Short Description:
Government Information: A Reference for Librarians in Hawai‘i draws on a wide range of sources to educate librarians about federal, state, local, and international government information with an emphasis on Hawai‘i. Case studies illustrate specific types of government information. Each chapter features a list of additional resources for further reading.

Long Description:
Government Information: A Reference for Librarians in Hawai‘i draws on a wide range of sources to educate librarians about federal, state, local, and international government information with an emphasis on Hawai‘i. Case studies illustrate specific types of government information. Each chapter features a list of additional resources for further reading.

Word Count: 98819

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A Grade 3 Science full course covering the following subjects: The Nature of Science and Engineering; Energy, The Universe; and Living Systems.

A project-based approach

Short Description:
This textbook guides graduate students in education step by step through the research process from conceptualization to dissemination. Recommended citation: DeCarlo, M., Cummings, C., Agnelli, K., & Laitsch, D. (2022, June 28). Graduate research methods in education (leadership): A project-based approach (Version 2.12.14.17-19.22). BC Campus. https://pressbooks.bccampus.ca/dlaitsch/

Word Count: 276805

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This book has moved to https://pressbooks.bccampus.ca/dlaitsch.

Short Description:
This textbook guides graduate students in education step by step through the research process from conceptualization to dissemination.

Word Count: 276947

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A project-based approach

Short Description:
Our textbook guides graduate social work students step by step through the research process from conceptualization to dissemination. We center cultural humility, information literacy, pragmatism, and ethics and values as core components of social work research.

Word Count: 279802

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Short Description:
This textbook — written by a group of select experts with a focus on different aspects of the design process, from creation to production — addresses the many steps of creating and then producing physical, printed, or other imaged products that people interact with on a daily basis. It covers the concept that, while most modern graphic design is created on computers using design software, the ideas and concepts don’t stay on the computer. The ideas need to be completed in the computer software, then progress to an imaging (traditionally referred to as printing) process. Keywords are highlighted throughout and summarized in a Glossary at the end of the book, and each chapter includes exercises and suggested readings.

Long Description:
This textbook is written by a group of select experts with a focus on different aspects of the design process, from creation to production. Traditionally referred to as graphic design, communication design is the process by which messages and images are used to convey information to a targeted audience. It is within this spectrum that this textbook addresses the many steps of creating and then producing physical, printed, or other imaged products that people interact with on a daily basis. Design itself is only the first step. It is important when conceiving of a new design that the entire workflow through to production is taken into consideration. And while most modern graphic design is created on computers, using design software such as the Adobe suite of products, the ideas and concepts don’t stay on the computer. To create in-store signage, for instance, the ideas need to be completed in the computer software, then progress to an imaging (traditionally referred to as printing) process. This is a very wide-reaching and varied group of disciplines.

Each chapter begins with a list of Learning Objectives, and concludes with Exercises and a list of Suggested Readings on the Summary page. Throughout, key terms are noted in bold and listed again in a Glossary at the end of the book.

Word Count: 69165

ISBN: 978-1-989623-67-1

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Digitally accessible, visually appealing courses

Short Description:
This book was written to help educators and instructional designers to design visually appealing courses (and curricular materials) that are also digitally accessible. I argue that applying graphic design principles reduces barriers, lowers cognitive load, and improves learning. I created the Graphic Design E-Learning Checklist to help instructional designers improve the look and feel of their courses while designing for inclusivity at the forefront.

Long Description:
In Graphic Design for Course Creators you will read about how to use and apply graphic design theory to improve the look, feel, and usability of your courses. You will also learn how to improve the digital accessibility of your courses while making strong design choices backed by learning science. For example, by learning the differences between images that aid in instruction and those considered seductive details, you will improve the learning experience of your students. Additionally, tips on selecting and combining colors will help you communicate appropriately while learning how to use color contrast will ensure more learners can access the materials created. Graphic Design for Course Creators contains checklists and questions to review for every chapter so that you can confidently make design choices your educational stakeholders will love.

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This course provides a challenging introduction to some of the central ideas of theoretical computer science. It attempts to present a vision of “computer science beyond computers”: that is, CS as a set of mathematical tools for understanding complex systems such as universes and minds. Beginning in antiquity—with Euclid’s algorithm and other ancient examples of computational thinking—the course will progress rapidly through propositional logic, Turing machines and computability, finite automata, Gödel’s theorems, efficient algorithms and reducibility, NP-completeness, the P versus NP problem, decision trees and other concrete computational models, the power of randomness, cryptography and one-way functions, computational theories of learning, interactive proofs, and quantum computing and the physical limits of computation. Class participation is essential, as the class will include discussion and debate about the implications of many of these ideas.

Green Cities and Transportation examines the significance of sustainable transportation projects for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions while supporting transportation equity for vulnerable commuters. The book examines insightful case studies from around the world that can serve as a reference for sustainable transportation initiatives in the U.S. It is organized into three sections: 1) Sustainability, Transportation Equity, and Planning, 2) Case Studies and Lessons from the North and South, and 3) Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Cities, and Mobility.

This course covers fundamentals of subsurface flow and transport, emphasizing the role of groundwater in the hydrologic cycle, the relation of groundwater flow to geologic structure, and the management of contaminated groundwater. The class includes laboratory and computer demonstrations.

Une liste en développement de ressources éducatives libres (REL) suggérées pour les cours à l'Université d'Ottawa

Short Description:
Le Guide REL par discipline est un outil en développement qui offre des suggestions de ressources éducatives libres pour les cours à uOttawa. Cette version n'est plus à jour. Consultez plutôt version 2.0 - juin 2022.

Long Description:
Le Guide REL par discipline : Université d’Ottawa est un outil en développement offrant des suggestions de ressources éducatives libres pour des cours spécifiques à uOttawa. L’objectif est d’aider les professeurs à se familiariser avec les REL existantes dans leurs discplines et de faciliter leur utilisation. Le guide sera mis à jour sur une base annuelle au fur et à mesure que de nouvelles ressources sont identifiées. Cette version n’est plus à jour. Consultez plutôt version 2.0 – juin 2022.

Word Count: 6508

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Une liste de ressources éducatives libres (REL) suggérées pour les cours à l'Université d'Ottawa

Short Description:
Le Guide REL par discipline est un outil qui offre des suggestions de ressources éducatives libres pour les cours à uOttawa. Cette version remplace version 1.0 – juin 2021. Consultez cette version en ligne pour les plus récentes mises à jour. Il existe aussi une version anglaise de ce guide : OER by Discipline Guide: University of Ottawa (Version 2.0 - June 2022). Vous utilisez déjà une REL dans votre cours ? Dites-le nous en remplissant le formulaire d'adoption.

Long Description:
Le Guide REL par discipline : Université d’Ottawa est un outil offrant des suggestions de ressources éducatives libres pour des cours spécifiques à uOttawa. L’objectif est d’aider le corps professoral et le personnel enseignant (ainsi que la population étudiante) à se familiariser avec les REL existantes dans leurs disciplines et de faciliter leur utilisation. Cette version remplace version 1.0 – juin 2021. Consultez cette version en ligne pour les plus récentes mises à jour.

Il existe aussi une version anglaise de ce guide : OER by Discipline Guide: University of Ottawa (Version 2.0 – June 2022).

Vous utilisez déjà une REL dans votre cours ? Dites-le nous en remplissant le formulaire d’adoption.

Word Count: 22793

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Short Description:
A very brief, practical guide to clinical mental health supervision for supervisors and supervisees of individuals seeking licensure or certifications in Nebraska.

Word Count: 3694

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