Policy Changes Facing Mexico: Session Four
Georgetown University hosts a series of six panel discussions entitled, ?Law, Justice, and Public Security: Challenges for Mexico and Its Neighbors.? The purpose of the seminar is to promote a deeper understanding of the root causes of public insecurity in Mexico and the prospects for reform in the remaining three years of President Felipe Calderon?s administration?and beyond.
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Policy Changes Facing Mexico: Session Two
Georgetown University hosts a series of six panel discussions entitled, ?Law, Justice, and Public Security: Challenges for Mexico and Its Neighbors.? The purpose of the seminar is to promote a deeper understanding of the root causes of public insecurity in Mexico and the prospects for reform in the remaining three years of President Felipe Calderon?s administration?and beyond.
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17.441 International Politics and Climate Change (MIT)
This course examines the interconnections of international politics and climate change. Beginning with an analysis of the strategic and environmental legacies of the 20th Century, it explores the politicization of the natural environment, the role of science in this process, and the gradual shifts in political concerns to incorporate "nature". Two general thrusts of climate-politics connections are pursued, namely those related to (a) conflict – focusing on threats to security due to envir
Author(s): Choucri, Nazli

17.486 Japan and East Asian Security (MIT)
This subject is designed for graduate students interested in international politics, national security and comparative political economy in East Asia. It examines the political, military, and economic challenges facing Japan, its neighbors, and the international system under conditions of great uncertainty. Topics range from the history of once "new" world orders to theories that inform our understanding of international affairs and foreign policy decision-making, as each is related to Japan. We
Author(s): Samuels, Richard J.

Water Resources and Security
EngrResVid - Faculty - Water Resources and Security - Colorado State University > CSU COMMUNITY > Engineering Research Videos > Faculty > Water Resources and Security
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6.033 Computer System Engineering (MIT)
This course covers topics on the engineering of computer software and hardware systems: techniques for controlling complexity; strong modularity using client-server design, virtual memory, and threads; networks; atomicity and coordination of parallel activities; recovery and reliability; privacy, security, and encryption; and impact of computer systems on society. Case studies of working systems and readings from the current literature provide comparisons and contrasts. Two design projects are r
Author(s): Morris, Robert,Madden, Samuel

20.020 Introduction to Biological Engineering Design (MIT)
This class is a project-based introduction to the engineering of synthetic biological systems. Throughout the term, students develop projects that are responsive to real-world problems of their choosing, and whose solutions depend on biological technologies. Lectures, discussions, and studio exercises will introduce (1) components and control of prokaryotic and eukaryotic behavior, (2) DNA synthesis, standards, and abstraction in biological engineering, and (3) issues of human practice, includin
Author(s): Kuldell, Natalie,Endy, Andrew

11.165 Infrastructure in Crisis: Energy and Security Challenges (MIT)
The purpose of this seminar is to examine efforts in developing and advanced nations and regions to create, finance and regulate infrastructure systems and services that affect energy security. We will introduce a variety of methodological and disciplinary perspectives. During the seminar, students will explore how an energy crisis can be an opportunity for making fundamental changes to improve collapsing infrastructure networks. The sessions will be used to introduce the challenges to modern s
Author(s): Polenske, Karen R.,Ratanawaraha, Apiwat

Ethics and Integrity in Data Use and Management - slides with audio
This module defines basic concepts related to the ethics of data use, compares the ethics of using clinical and research data, and reviews key ethical guidelines and regulations. The module explains why U.S. regulations are relevant for data managers outside the U.S. Finally, the module outlines how key ethics concepts affect data retention, sharing, security, ownership, and analysis as well as publication of research results. Upon completion of this module, students will be able to: identify
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Ethics and Integrity in Data Use and Management - 3GPhone
This module defines basic concepts related to the ethics of data use, compares the ethics of using clinical and research data, and reviews key ethical guidelines and regulations. The module explains why U.S. regulations are relevant for data managers outside the U.S. Finally, the module outlines how key ethics concepts affect data retention, sharing, security, ownership, and analysis as well as publication of research results. Upon completion of this module, students will be able to: identify
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Conduct night audit
This resource deals with the skills and knowledge required to audit financial procedures in a front office context including checking and balancing transactions and completing reports. It contains activities and resources to facilitate self-paced learning. Topics covered include: Work to policies and procedures within a variety of organisations, Work with night management in carrying out security precautions, Balance financial systems, Identify discrepancies and take corrective action, and Com
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