Introduces students to the theories and policy of international development. The course will examine the role of multilateral agencies, foundations, aid organizations, corporate entities and academia in development as both an industry and a research field. The course will focus on development movements and their outcomes, the inter-related nature of development and its effect on policies and programs, and critiques. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Provides students with a comprehensive survey of technologies used today in the collection, storage, processing, analytics and display of big data. The course focuses on cultivating real world skills with students working on semester long projects to execute on a group project. Same as ATLS 4214. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of CSCI 2270 (minimum grade D-).
Explores the impact of economic, geographical and social/cultural conditions on development outcomes through standalone course components taught by subject matter experts in region and in residency at ATLAS. Components may include, but are not limited to, development economics, environmental sustainability, public health, climate change, globalization and migration, religion, and gender as these broad themes relate to development. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ATLS 5210 (minimum grade D-). Restricted to graduate students only.
Serves as foundation course for MS-ICTD program. Students will evaluate case studies across a range of technologies and applications. Students will learn how to match available technologies to human and environmental needs and resources, be introduced to the seminal work and leaders in the field, and discuss the future of ICTD as an emerging area of academic focus. Same as ATLS 4230. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Prepares students for the semester-long practicum. Students work in teams to design ICTD interventions that address unique socio-economic and environmental development issues. Teams will design a variety of ICTD interventions, including telehealth and distance education programs, communication networks, and pro-development ICTD policies. Topics will be chosen by teams and guided by program faculty and external domain experts. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ATLS 5230 (minimum grade D-). Restricted to graduate students only.
Introduces methods and models that can be employed in ICTD program development and deployment. Examines the applications of participatory research, value-centric design, program scale, cross-disciplinary work, and appropriate monitoring and evaluation. The goal of this course is to build student confidence around existing evaluation toolkits and methods, while advancing multi-method approaches to designing and analyzing ICTD initiatives. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Examines the issues that have been created by the shift from analog to digital technologies, the shift from narrowband/wideband systems to broadband systems, and the shift to converged networks (i.e. networks able to convey voice, data, image and video traffic on a common platform) based upon packet switching and Internet Protocol (IP) suite. TLEN 5380 and ATLS 5380 are the same course. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of TLEN 5210 (minimum grade D-). Restricted to graduate students only.
Presumes that entrepreneurism can be learned through the conception, build, and launch of an original product or service by student teams within a single semester. Immerses students in the daily leadership and innovation challenges of the startup environment and serves as a clinic in thinking, decision making and mental agility that will benefit any area of business--not just startups. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Emphasizes that user-centered design is the first and primary consideration in the design process. UCD teaches how to design successful interactions from research into users' behaviors, attitudes and expectations via three key elements to designing successful user experiences: 1) Listen, Observe, and Research; 2) Concept and Design for Your Users; 3) Deliver/Launch. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Explores interactivity on the web using front-end web development concepts and technologies. Students will work with a range of technologies including JavaScript, jQuery, HTML5, APIs and user interface design methods to create interactive web applications. Individual and group projects will include animations, games, interactive narratives and web applications. Same as ATLS 4630. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Explores design thinking and how it can be applied conceptually and practically to innovation in areas as diverse as business organization and product development to topics and areas including but not limited to, story, design, UX, interaction design, communication strategy and presentation. Fast-paced, project-based, and immersive, students will work in small teams to discover solutions to real-world problems. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Provides a hands-on introduction to programming logic, environments, and execution using Ruby as the primary programming language. Covers basic programming principle, syntax, design patterns, and best industry practices while focusing on developing elegant, problem-solving skills through code. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Exposes students to front-end, web-based design and development processes and best practices. WordPress will be used as the back end CMS. Students will learn how to design and develop using WordPress as a framework. At the end of the semester, students will present a final project to illustrate what they have learned and the logic of their build. Recommended prereqs., exposure to HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP and MySQL, and previous experience with WordPress for blogging and/or content publication. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Experiments with different frameworks on how to combine messaging with creative to communicate complex ideas, brand story, product, and finally measure success. Gain experience and expertise with the various content types and channels, with an understanding of how to apply them and the capabilities to do so in solving creative and business problems. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Emphasizes fundamentally, theoretically, and practically that technology and creativity are not opposing disciplines but rather a dynamic and complementary blending of idea and execution that is iterative and evolving through the dynamic exchange and interaction of ideas and tools. Each Studio will offer a different conceptual challenge, such as using technology to bridge physical and digital environments, game design, or storytelling. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours.
Expands on techniques and opportunities presented in User-Centered Design 1 with a deeper dive into research and prototyping practices as means to insight into user desires and preference, adoption, and execution of product and branded experiences in a variety of contexts and locations within the global experience economy.
Requires that students are proficient in front-end environment and ready for advanced front-end development using these tools - HTML 5, CSS3, JS - on weekly projects, a mid-term project, and a final project. This course develops more robust and elegant uses of the semantic use of elements as well as the benefits of using standards-based, valid code, CSS efficiencies, and JS and its libraries.
Presents visual thinking as a complex process that can be supported in every stage using specific design techniques. Provides practical, task-oriented information for designers and software developers charged with design responsibilities, including examples of integrated text and full-color data stories, all of which are robust in principles of "active vision," viewing graphic designs as cognitive tools.
Develops a firm understanding of the general principles of computer animation. Lectures cover the creation of models, materials, textures, surfaces, and lighting. Path and key frame animation, particle dynamics, and rendering are introduced. Students are assigned a number of animation tutorials to carry out. Same as ATLS 4809 and CSCI 4809/5809 Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Provides opportunities for independent study and research at the Masters level. Students work on research project guided by faculty. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
This practicum allows MS-ICTD students to synthesize what they have learned and test their readiness for a career in ICTD. Practicum assignments are arranged under the supervision of the MS-ICTD Program Director and involve work with a non-governmental organization, development agency or technology/policy entity. Successful completion is required for graduation from the MS-ICTD Program. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ATLS 5210, 5220, 5230, 5240 and 5250 (all minimum grade D-).
This student/faculty seminar critically examines issues in technology, media and society from the multiple interdisciplinary perspective of the gathered participants. Topics may include: IT and business, security, ethics, globalization, digital divide, IT and education, human computer interaction and others. May be repeated up to 8 total credit hours. Department consent required. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Learn about the challenges and affordances of designing online foreign languages courses. Read research articles and book chapters pertaining to instructional design issues and online teaching strategies. Experiment with the latest forms of educational technologies. Students enrolled in the course will design and teach a two-week online language course. Department enforced prereq., two years of language teaching experience at the college level.
