Information Technology in Global Economy
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course_syllabus.docx|
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Lesson 1: Introduction |
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Required Readings |
· Chapter 1, “Introduction to Policy-Making in the Digital Age” |
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Lesson 2: Educating Public Managers and Policy Analysts |
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Required Readings |
· Chapter 2, “Educating Public Managers and Policy Analysts in an Era of Informatics” |
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Lesson 3: The Quality of Social Simulation |
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Required Readings |
Separate article: Computational Modelling of Public Policy: Reflections on Practice |
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Lesson 4: Policy Making and Modelling in a Complex World |
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Required Readings |
· Chapter 4, “Policy Making and Modelling in a Complex World” · Sense4US Policy Modelling and Simulation Tool Article |
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Lesson 5: Decision Making Using Systems Modeling |
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Required Readings |
· Chapter 5, “From Building a Model to Adaptive Robust Decision Making Using Systems Modeling” |
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Lesson 6: Added Value of Simulation Models |
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Required Readings |
· Chapter 6, “Features and Added Value of Simulation Models Using Different Modelling Approaches Supporting Policy-Making: A Comparative Analysis” |
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Lesson 7: Tools and Technologies for Policy Making |
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Required Readings |
· Chapter 7, “A Comparative Analysis of Tools and Technologies for Policy Making” |
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Lesson 8: Value Sensitive Design of Complex Product Systems |
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Required Readings |
Module Reader M 4301-410 Knowledge and Innovation Management KIM-03 Knowledge Management KIM-04 Models of Knowledge Transfer https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2933505/ |
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Research paper/presentation |
Residency week research paper/presentation including Practical Connection Activity and other short quizzes |
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Lesson 9: Stakeholder Engagement in Policy Development |
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Required Readings |
KIM-05 Diffusion of Innovations KIM-06 Diffusion of Hybrid Corn in Iowa |
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Research Paper |
Mid-term research paper |
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Lesson 10: Values in Computational Models Revalued |
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Required Readings |
· Chapters 8 & 10 · Chapter 8, “Value Sensitive Design of Complex Product Systems” · Chapter 10, “Values in Computational Models Revalued” |
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Lesson 11: Complex Systems and Microsimulation |
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Required Readings |
· KIM-10 Basic concepts for understanding adoption and diffusion · Chapter 13, “Management of Complex Systems: Toward Agent-Based Gaming for Policy” · Chapter 15, “Visual Decision Support for Policy Making: Advancing Policy Analysis with Visualization” |
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Written Activity |
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Lesson 12: Energy Policy & ECO Farming |
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Required Readings |
· Chapter 16, “Analysis of Five Policy Cases in the Field of Energy Policy” · KIM-15 The diffusion of eco-farming in Germany |
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Lesson 13: Policy-Making in Developing Countries |
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Required Readings |
· Chapter 17, “Challenges to Policy-Making in Developing Countries and the Roles of Emerging Tools, Methods and Instruments: Experiences from Saint Petersburg” |
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Modeling |
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Modeling Written Activity |
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Lesson 14: Sustainable Urban Development |
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Required Readings |
· Chapter 18, “Sustainable Urban Development, Governance and Policy: A Comparative Overview of EU Policies and Projects” · HOW INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY AND INVESTMENTS INFLUENCE FIRM PERFORMANCE |
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Lesson 15: eParticipation & Lesson 16: Course Wrap Up |
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Required Readings |
· Chapter 19, “eParticipation, Simulation Exercise and Leadership Training in Nigeria: Bridging the Digital Divide” |
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