Rural Development Courses
RD 200 (3 Credits) Fall
Community Development in the North (3+0) s
Examines rural community development efforts in circumpolar countries and
the impact of these efforts on Northern communities and indigenous peoples.
RD 245 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Issues in Alaskan Maritime Development (3+0)
Introduction to the current concepts, strategies, and issues of maritime
development in Alaska, including community development, fisheries quotas and
sustainable development efforts. Emphasis on environmental and cultural impact
assessments of maritime development. (Prerequisite: ENGL 111X. Next offered:
1996-97.)
RD 250 (1-3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Grant Writing for Community Development (1-3+0)
Focuses on basic elements of grant proposals and processes of preparing
proposals for governmental and private funding sources. Emphasis on applied
skills through preparation of actual grant proposals.
RD 255 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Rural Alaska Land Issues (3+0)
The history and significance of ANCSA, ANILCA and other land issues in
rural areas of Alaska.
RD 256 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Co-Management of Renewable Resources (1.5+Arr)
Examines efforts of cooperative management of natural resources among users
and federal and state management agencies. Recent initiatives in Alaska and
Canada involving salmon, migratory birds, marine mammals, and brown bear
discussed.
RD 265 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Perspectives on Subsistence in Alaska (3+0) s
Examines the socioeconomic, cultural, legal and political dimensions of
subsistence in Alaska.
RD 280 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Resource Management Research Techniques (3+0)
Overview of standard methods of field-based scientific research conducted
by resource management agencies in rural Alaska including elementary
statistical concepts, survey techniques, and tools used in land and renewable
resources research. (Prerequisites: NRM 101 and BIOL 104X.)
RD 300 (3 Credits) Fall
Rural Development in a Global Perspective (3+0) s
A comparative and theoretical approach to the process of change and
development in cross-cultural contexts, particularly in relation to their
effects on rural communities. (Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of
instructor.)
RD 315 (3 Credits) Alternate Spring
Tribal People and Development (3+0) s
Comparative examination of socioeconomic development processes on tribal
peoples in third and fourth world societies. Attention to implications of
these processes for Alaska Native people. (Prerequisite: Junior standing or
permission of instructor. Next offered: 1997-98.)
RD 325 (3 Credits) Spring
Community Development Strategies (3+0) s
Examines community development/organizational strategies appropriate for a
variety of institutional and community situations.
RD 338 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Education and Economic Development (3+0)
(Same as ED 338)
Examines theory and evidence linking varied forms of education to economic
growth and development. A comparative approach explores similarities and
differences between rural Alaskan regional development and systematic nation-
building efforts in developing countries. (Prerequisite: Permission of
instructor.)
RD 350O (3 Credits) Fall
Community Research Techniques (3+0)
Basic techniques and concepts associated with community-based research and
evaluation activities related to the needs of rural institutions and
communities.
RD 351 (3 Credits) Spring
Community Planning and Grant Writing Techniques (3+0)
Examination of the major components of planning and grant writing processes
as they relate to community level land-use, business and social service
projects. (Prerequisite: RD 350 or SOC 473 or permission of instructor.)
RD 375 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Women and Development (3+0) s
(Same as WMS 375)
The effect of modernization and development processes on the role of women
in a variety of Third World and tribal world contexts as well as the
increasingly important "new" role women play in these complex
processes.
RD 400 (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Rural Development Internship
Structured experience in an appropriate educational, agency or corporate
setting. Approved project required. Enrollment only by prior arrangement with
the instructor.
RD 425 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Cultural Impact Analysis (3+0)
An examination of the potential impacts of development projects on cultural
systems; use of impact data to shape the actual project in positive directions.
Data gathering and analysis techniques related to impact predictions. Student
impact analysis required. (Prerequisite: RD 350 or permission of instructor.)
RD 450 (3 Credits) Fall
Managing Community Development Programs (3+0)
Examines appropriate management and accountability approaches for small-
scale, community-based programs and projects, particularly those found in rural
and/or cross-cultural contexts. (Prerequisite: RD 350 and RD 351 or permission
of instructor.)
RD 475W (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Rural Development Senior Project
Under faculty supervision, the student completes a major theoretical,
research and/or applied project which relates the student's applied emphasis
area to rural development considerations. (Prerequisite: Senior standing or
permission of instructor.)
RD 492 (1-3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Rural Development Seminar (3+0)
Various topics of current interest and importance to the Rural Development
major. Topics announced prior to each offering and course may be taken for
repeat credit. (Prerequisites: Upper division standing, RD 300 or equivalent,
and permission of instructor.)