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Natural Resource Management

Course Description

This course explains the meaning and principles of sustainable development, community-based natural resource management, and corporate social responsibility. Topics include the three spheres of sustainability, basic concepts of biodiversity and ecosystems, and how human behavior influences the local environment in terms of forests, water, energy and waste. Climate Change adaptation and mitigation at local level and community will also be discussed. Besides looking at communities and their sustainable use of their environments, students will also look at their own organizations, and how to make those organizations more responsible socially and environmentally.


Natural Resource Management

Course Details

            Course Code: OD211

            Course Title: Natural Resource Management

            Course Type: General

            Number of Credits: 3(3-0-6)

Course Description

This course explains the meaning and principles of sustainable development, community-based natural resource management, and corporate social responsibility. Topics include the three spheres of sustainability, basic concepts of biodiversity and ecosystems, and how human behavior influences the local environment in terms of forests, water, energy and waste. Climate Change adaptation and mitigation at local level and community will also be discussed. Besides looking at communities and their sustainable use of their environments, students will also look at their own organizations, and how to make those organizations more responsible socially and environmentally.

Course Objectives and Student Learning Outcomes

            Upon completing this course, students should be able to:

·         Understand and discuss the major issues affecting the planet

·         Understand and explain the major components of ecosystems and the drivers impacting on them

·         Discuss and analyze the major factors causing biodiversity loss influencing social and environmental health in a community

·         Discuss and analyze the major factors causing energy and waste management issues influencing social and environmental health in a community

·         Understand the major issues related to climate change and discuss the concepts of adaptation and mitigation and its effects on local communities

·         Explain the meaning and importance of Sustainable Development and Community Based Natural Resource Management.

·         Understand participation, gender, and social inclusion in sustainable development projects

·         Explain how organizations (including corporations) can carry out their social and environmental responsibilities

·         Connect Myanmar’s and Thailand’s economic and social plans/strategies to the three spheres of sustainability

Credit hours / trimester

 

Lecture

(Hour)

Additional class

(Hour)

Laboratory/field trip/internship

(Hour)

Self study

(Hour)

36

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72

 

Course Schedule:  

 

Unit

Learning Outcomes Students should be able to

Key Words

Activities/ Methodology

1. Introduction

Course Introduction

Introducing Planet Earth

·         Discuss the major environmental and social issues facing their respective communities

 

Environmental and social issues

Documentary, In-class  discussion, Reflection

2. The World We Live In

Ecosystems

 

·         Understand the different types of Natural Resources

·         Understand and explain the critical components of Ecosystems

·         Understand and explain the major Causes Ecosystems to Change

·         Understand and discuss the impact of feedback Loops on the environment

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Easter Island, Natural Resources, Renewable, Non-renewable, Ecosystem, Direct and Indirect Driver of Change, Positive and Negative Feedback Loops

Lecture, in-class  discussion, Group Activities, Reflection

3. Environmental damage influencing social and environmental health in a community

Biodiversity

·         Understand the importance of biodiversity for a healthy environment

·         Understand the major causes of biodiversity loss

·         Understand the concept of Natural Capital and how it can be used to prevent biodiversity loss

·         Understand the actions individuals can take to positively impact on the environment

 

Biodiversity, Genetic, Species, Ecosystem, Ethical Values, Biodiversity Hotspots, HIPPO, Habitat Loss, Invasive Species, Pollution, Population, Exploitation, Conservation, Economic Value, Natural Capital

Lecture, in-class  discussion, Group Activities, Reflection

4. Environmental damage influencing social and environmental health in a community

Waste and Energy Management

 

 

·         Understand the causes and effects of waste and waste management

·         Understand use of energy and the management and production of (alternative) energy

 

Waste, Waste Management, Corrosive, Ignitability, Reactive, Toxicity, 5 Rs, Outreach Programs, Alternative Energy Resources

Lecture, in-class  discussion, Group Activities, Reflection

5. Community Environmental Issues

·         Presentation I – Problem Identification (25%)

 

Group Presentations

6. Environmental damage influencing social and environmental health in a community

Climate Change

 

·         Understand the meaning of Climate Change and Global Warming

·         Understand how the greenhouse effect impacts on the earth’s climate

·         Understand how humans have contributed to global warming?

·         Understand the effects of global warming

 

Climate Change, Global Warming, Greenhouse Effect, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Tipping Point, Inequality, Vulnerability, Climate Change Sceptics

Lecture, in-class  discussion, Group Activities, Reflection

7. Adaption and Mitigation in Climate Change

 

·         Understand how the international community is approaching climate change

·         Understand how communities and organizations adapt and mitigate to climate change effects

·         Understand how to integrate adaptation and mitigation into sustainable development project

Kyoto Protocol, Global Governance, Economic Vitality, Global Warming, Mitigation, Adaption, Technology Innovations, Collaborative Consumption, GOAL

Lecture, in-class  discussion, Group Activities, Reflection

8. Introduction to Sustainable Development

·         Be able to discuss the issue of the commons

·         Understand the key principles of Sustainable Development

·         Discuss some of the Sustainable Development models

·         Be able to discuss the ways of measuring sustainable strategies

·         Be able to discuss potential solutions to the current unsustainable  practices

 

 

 

Sustainable Development, Tragedy of the Commons, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Three Spheres, SD Principles, Gross National Happiness (GNH), Human Development Index (HDI), Manifesto for Living

 

Lecture, in-class  discussion, Group Activities, Reflection

9. Participation in Sustainable Development Projects

 

·         Understand why community participation is important for CBNRM projects

·         Understand the importance of social inclusion and gender in CBNRM projects

·         Understand how Adaptive Management provides a framework for dealing with complex and ever-changing environment

Community Participation, Consensus, Levels of Participation, Gender Inequality and Gender Analysis, Social Inclusion,

Lecture, in-class  discussion, Group Activities, Reflection

10. Introduction to Corporate Social Responsibility

·         Understanding of Social and Environmental responsibility in organizations

·         Understand the driving forces of CSR adoption by organisations

·         Understand the different models and strategies businesses use to implement their social responsibilities

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), CSR Continuum, Carroll’s Pyramid, Intersecting and Concentric Circles CSR Models, Social Policy,

Lecture, in-class  discussion, Group Activities, Reflection

11. Including CSR in Community-Based Organisations

·         Understanding the idea of Inclusive Business

·         Including CSR in your organization

 

Inclusive Business, Economic Pyramid, Stakeholders, Partnerships, Initial Environmental Examination (IEE)

Lecture, in-class  discussion, Group Activities, Reflection

12. Community Solutions

Presentation II – Solutions (25%)

 

Group Presentations

 


Microsoft Excel 2019

Short Briefing About Excel

Excel is, by far, the most preferred spreadsheet program on this planet. People love it because of its simplicity and easy user interface. The primary focus of Excel is to perform basic to advanced level numeric calculations. Every industry, department, job role is dependent on Excel to perform day to day duties as well as data analysis and visualization. Microsoft Excel is available in both offline (Excel 2019) and online (Office 365) versions.
If you are new to Excel or use this program day in day out, then this book will surely clear your logics and concepts of excel.
This book starts with an introduction to Excel program and an overview of its interface and move towards an explanation of new features being introduced in Excel 2019 and Office 365, then an in-depth discussion on entering and transforming data. Understanding different formulas and functions with practical exercises. Afterwards, how to perform data analysis and present it using different data visualization tools. Finally, extracting data and automation of tasks through Macros.
After going through this book, you will become conceptually strong in using various features of Excel. You will increase your productivity by understanding and using the right tool for the related data set.

What will you learn

By the end of the book, you will come across many case studies to put your knowledge to practice and understand many tools to solve real-life business problems such as importing data into Excel from different sources, data cleaning through various tools including flash fill, bringing data together into one place using lookup functionality, analysing it to get insights through pivot tables & what if analysis, generating forecast based on past trends, exporting final reports, understanding Power features like Power Pivot/Query/Map and automating manual processes through Macros . Remember to practice along with sample data files provided in the exercise files bundle of the book to master these techniques.

Who this book is for

This book is for anyone who is either new to Excel or daily Excel user. This book will take you from basic concepts of Excel to Advanced level. Whether you belong to any industry or serving any department, as an Excel user, this book will make you a Pro in Excel.

Table of Contents

1. What’s New in Excel 2019/Office 365
2. Entering Data in Excel
3. Transforming and Managing Data
5. Formulas and Functions
6. Data Analysis
7. Data Visualization
8. Data Extraction
9. Automation in Excel through Macros


United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Course Description

•        This course offers students a comprehensive understanding of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their significance in addressing global challenges. Through this course, students will delve into the 17 SDGs, explore their interconnectedness, and gain insights into the crucial role played by various stakeholders in achieving these goals.

•        The SDGs represent a universal set of goals, targets, and indicators that United Nations member states are expected to adopt as a framework for their agenda and policies from 2015 to 2030. These goals build upon the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) agreed upon by the same UN member states in 2001.

•        Moreover, this course will also focus on the concept of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). ESD is an educational approach that integrates sustainable development issues into the teaching and learning curricula across all forms of education – formal and informal. Its aim is to transform individuals, equip them with essential skills, and foster positive attitudes within classrooms and communities.

•        Moreover, this course will also focus on the concept of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). ESD is an educational approach that integrates sustainable development issues into the teaching and learning curricula across all forms of education – formal and informal. Its aim is to transform individuals, equip them with essential skills, and foster positive attitudes within classrooms and communities

 

Student Learning Outcomes

 

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

•        Describe the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and their targets.

•        Explain the interconnections between the SDGs and their relevance to global challenges.

•        Analyze the role of different stakeholders, including governments, organizations, and individuals, in achieving the SDGs.

•        Evaluate the progress made towards achieving specific SDGs.

•        Develop strategies and propose solutions to address specific SDGs at the local or global level

•        Throughout the course, students will engage in a variety of activities, including lectures, discussions, and case studies, to deepen their understanding of the SDGs and ESD. They will also have the opportunity to critically analyze the complex challenges faced by societies worldwide and explore innovative strategies to address them.

•        By the end of the course, students will not only possess a comprehensive knowledge of the SDGs and their interconnections but also develop a mindset that recognizes the importance of sustainable development in creating a better future for all. Through this course, they will be empowered to contribute meaningfully to the achievement of the SDGs and become catalysts for positive change in their communities.

 

 


Project Cycle Management

This course introduces Project Cycle Management (PCM). Students will examine ways in which CBOs can assess community requests for support, emphasizing the importance of looking at these within the parameters of the organisation’s vision. Needs assessment methods and tools, assessment of resources and constraints, and project planning will all be covered. Concepts and processes of monitoring and evaluation, identifying various levels of indicators and tools for assessing the achievement of such indicators, will be introduced. Students will explore the necessary considerations for implementing a successful project and how the logical framework can assist in project implementation.


Social Enterprenuership

This course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of the fast-growing field of social entrepreneurship.

The course will focus on guiding students through the process of creating a social enterprise. Students will be challenged to identify solutions to social issues and then develop a business idea that both delivers social impact as well as financial returns. Students will learn how to screen solutions, develop value propositions, analyze their beneficiaries expected experience, identify required activities and capabilities necessary for delivering the promised solution, evaluate stakeholder impacts, frame and scope their venture as well as develop financial success indicators.

The approach to developing, testing, planning and launching a new social business utilized in this course is based on the work of Professors Ian McMillan and James Thompson from the Wharton Social Entrepreneurship Program as well as the Social Business Model Canvas developed by the Asia-based innovation company, Tandemic.

Throughout the course, students will be challenged to look beyond traditional boundaries and critically assess alternative ways of doing business that develop innovative approaches to some of today’s major social problems.


Testing Course

This course introduces Project Cycle Management (PCM). Students will examine ways in which CBOs can assess community requests for support, emphasizing the importance of looking at these within the parameters of the organisation’s vision. Needs assessment methods and tools, assessment of resources and constraints, and project planning will all be covered. Concepts and processes of monitoring and evaluation, identifying various levels of indicators and tools for assessing the achievement of such indicators, will be introduced. Students will explore the necessary considerations for implementing a successful project and how the logical framework can assist in project implementation.


Introduction to Politics

To be updated in the future

English-Intermediate

NGL Life is driven by rich National Geographic content and the fundamental values of inspiring people to care about the planet, celebrating human achievement and exploring diversity. This material is brought together in a design that is unique in an ELT context while the language syllabus surpasses expectations.

  • A practical, competency-based syllabus helps learners in their development of grammar, vocabulary, functions, pronunciation and skills through appropriate communicative tasks.
  • Real life lessons model and practise everyday functions, preparing learners to use language in the real world.
  • National Geographic video on the DVD allows teachers to bring lessons to life.
  • The carefully designed Critical thinking syllabus challenges learners to understand texts at a deeper level.
  • Vocabulary is introduced thematically, with additional emphasis on key words and word building in Word focus and Word building sections.

Microsoft Word 2019

Course Description

Description:

This MS Word course is designed to teach beginners how to create professional documents efficiently and effectively using the popular and widely-used word processing software from Microsoft. From creating and formatting simple documents to advanced customization techniques, this course is designed to take you from a beginner to an expert level in using MS Word.

Key Highlights:

  • Learn the basics of MS Word and improve your productivity
  • Master advanced formatting and layout techniques
  • Create professional documents with ease
  • Save and share documents using Microsoft OneDrive

What you will learn:

  • Learn MS Word Essentials
    Understand the basics of MS Word, including user interface, formatting text, using templates, and more.
  • Master Formatting Techniques
    Learn advanced formatting techniques, including working with tabs, columns, tables, and styles.
  • Create Professional Documents
    Learn how to create professional documents, including reports, letters, and resumes, with ease.
  • Save and Share Documents
    Discover how to save and share documents using Microsoft OneDrive, a cloud-based solution.
  • Learn from Experts
    Our experienced instructors will guide you with real-world examples and exercises to help you grasp MS Word quickly.

Goals

What will you learn in this course:

What you will learn:

  • Learn MS Word Essentials
    Understand the basics of MS Word, including user interface, formatting text, using templates, and more.
  • Master Formatting Techniques
    Learn advanced formatting techniques, including working with tabs, columns, tables, and styles.
  • Create Professional Documents
    Learn how to create professional documents, including reports, letters, and resumes, with ease.
  • Save and Share Documents
    Discover how to save and share documents using Microsoft OneDrive, a cloud-based solution.
  • Learn from Experts
    Our experienced instructors will guide you with real-world examples and exercises to help you grasp MS Word quickly.

Prerequisites

What are the prerequisites for this course?

  • Mobile or internet




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