printer friendly pageCEE 241C: Global Infrastructure Projects Seminar (CEE 141C)
Nine current global infrastructure projects presented by top project executives or company leaders from industry. Water, transportation, energy and communication projects are featured. Course provides comparisons of project development, win and delivery approaches for mega-projects around the world. Alternative project delivery methods, the role of public and private sector, different project management and construction strategies, and lessons learned. The course also includes field trips to local mega-projects.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1-2
Instructors:
Sedar, B. (PI)
;
Nutkiewicz, A. (TA)
CEE 244A: Sustainable Banking Seminar
This seminar explores ideas for redesigning banks and the banking sector to achieve three goals: (1) keep the bank and its depositors safe, (2) keep the borrowers, communities, and societies affected by the bank's lending decisions safe, and (3) use bank transactions to improve the sustainability of natural ecosystems. Weekly speakers include bankers, bank regulators, and financial technology (fintech) innovators focused on sustainable banking.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Cahan, B. (PI)
CEE 265D: Water and Sanitation in Developing Countries (CEE 165D)
Economic, social, political, and technical aspects of sustainable water supply and sanitation service provision in developing countries. Service pricing, alternative institutional structures including privatization, and the role of consumer demand and community participation in the planning process. Environmental and public health considerations, and strategies for serving low-income households. Limited enrollment. Prerequisite: consent of instructor, see
jennadavis.stanford.edu for application.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 1-3
Instructors:
Davis, J. (PI)
CEE 323A: Infrastructure Finance and Governance
Presentation and discussion of early stage or more mature research on a variety of topics related to financing, governance and sustainability of civil infrastructure projects by researchers associated with the Global Projects Center and visiting speakers. To obtain one unit of credit, students must attend and participate in all seminars, with up to two excused absences. Seminar meets weekly during Autumn, Winter and Spring Quarters.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 2 units total)
Instructors:
Levitt, R. (PI)
COMM 213: Computational Methods in the Civic Sphere (COMM 113)
The widespread availability of public data provides a rich opportunity for those who can efficiently filter, interpret, and visualize information. Course develops necessary technical skills for data collection, analysis, and publication, including data mining and web visualization, with a focus on civic affairs and government accountability. Open to all majors and a range of technical skill levels. Involves tackling new tools and technical concepts in the pursuit of engaging, public-facing projects. (Graduate students enroll in 213). Prerequisite
COMM 273D,
CS 106A, or
CS 106B.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
Instructors:
Nguyen, D. (PI)
EASTASN 253: Japan & the World: Innovation, Economic Growth, Globalization, and Int'l Security Challenges (EASTASN 153, ECON 120, POLISCI 115E)
This course introduces students to the economy, politics, and international relations of contemporary Japan. The course puts a particular emphasis on several emerging issues in Japan including innovation and economic dynamism, Japan's contributions to international peace and cooperation, and Japan's response to international economic and geopolitical challenges. The course will invite several guest instructors, each of whom is an expert on at least one of the issues that Japan faces today, to give lectures in addition to the main instructors. The guest lecturers will also be available outside of the classroom for further discussion during their stays at Stanford.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3-5
ECON 125: Economic Development, Microfinance, and Social Networks
An introduction to the study of the financial lives of households in less developed countries, focusing on savings, credit, informal insurance, the expansion of microfinance, and social networks. Prerequisites-
Econ 51 and 102B
Terms: Spr
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: WAY-SI, WAY-AQR, GER:EC-GlobalCom
Instructors:
Chandrasekhar, A. (PI)
ECON 128: Economic Development: A Historical Perspective
The course explores the process of economic development from a historical perspective. It draws on contemporary theories of economic development and the historical experience of various regions over the last millennium. The substantives focus is on the cultural and institutional and social foundations for economic growth. The stalker focus is particularly on the Middle East, Europe and China. The course is conducted as a seminar based on in class discussion, readings, and students presentations. Limited Enrollment. Prerequisites:
ECON 50,
ECON 52,
ECON 102B. Recommended:
ECON 118.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: WAY-SI
Instructors:
Greif, A. (PI)
;
Liu, S. (TA)
ECON 228: Institutions and Organizations in Historical Perspective
The course integrates historical analysis and economic theory in evaluating the nature and role of institutions in economic and political outcomes. The motivating question is the factors determining economic and political developments in the long run and the historical focus is on the Middle East, Europe, and China over the last millennium. The course first examines various approaches for the study of institutions, their nature and dynamics and then focuses on detailed discussions of frontier research papers.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 2-5
Instructors:
Greif, A. (PI)
EDUC 232: Culture, Learning, and Poverty
This course examines the categories and methods used to analyze and explain educational inequalities in the United States from 1950 to present. Approaches to theories of school failure and methods of intervention are distinguished by their ideas on the play of learning, language, cognition, culture, and social class in human development. Particular attention is given to the Culture of Poverty controversies of the 1960s and their recent emergence.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 2-3
Instructors:
McDermott, R. (PI)
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