Geodesign: Change Your World

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Approx. 11 hours to complete

Course Summary

This course teaches the principles of geodesign, a process that uses design methodologies to address complex spatial issues. Students will learn how to apply these principles to real-world problems and make informed decisions about how to design and manage sustainable landscapes, buildings, and communities.

Key Learning Points

  • Explore the principles and methodologies of geodesign
  • Learn how to apply geodesign principles to real-world problems
  • Make informed decisions about sustainable design and management

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

    • USA: $60,000 - $100,000
    • India: ₹5,00,000 - ₹10,00,000
    • Spain: €30,000 - €45,000
    • USA: $60,000 - $100,000
    • India: ₹5,00,000 - ₹10,00,000
    • Spain: €30,000 - €45,000

    • USA: $50,000 - $90,000
    • India: ₹4,00,000 - ₹8,00,000
    • Spain: €25,000 - €40,000
    • USA: $60,000 - $100,000
    • India: ₹5,00,000 - ₹10,00,000
    • Spain: €30,000 - €45,000

    • USA: $50,000 - $90,000
    • India: ₹4,00,000 - ₹8,00,000
    • Spain: €25,000 - €40,000

    • USA: $60,000 - $120,000
    • India: ₹5,00,000 - ₹12,00,000
    • Spain: €35,000 - €50,000

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the principles and methodologies of geodesign
  • Apply geodesign principles to real-world problems
  • Make informed decisions about sustainable design and management

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic understanding of geography and design principles
  • Access to GIS software

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online self-paced
  • Video lectures
  • Interactive assignments
  • Discussion forums

Similar Courses

  • Sustainable Urban Design
  • GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis

Related Education Paths


Notable People in This Field

  • David Wachter
  • Karen Firehock

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Description

What happens when creativity and science come together? The power to design our world is unleashed, providing tools to inform choices about how we live! Geodesign is the glue—it’s a process that deploys creativity to connect information to people, using collaboration to better inform how we design our world.

Outline

  • Week 1: Shared Languages
  • Course Introduction Video
  • Main Lecture: Week 1
  • Guest Lecture 1: Week 1
  • Guest Lecture 2: Week 1
  • Grading and Logistics
  • Community Map
  • Cool Geodesign Resources (Use in Future Weeks; For Your Own Library Too)
  • Alternate Access Main Lecture as Text: Week 1
  • Guest Lecture Information: Week 1
  • Change Agent Overview: Week 1
  • Case Study Examples: Week 1
  • Activities and Explorations: Week 1
  • Week 1: Shared Languages
  • Week 2: The Three D's of Geodesign
  • Main Lecture: Week 2
  • Guest Lecture 1: Week 2
  • Guest Lecture 2: Week 2
  • Alternate Access Main Lecture as Text: Week 2
  • Guest Lecture Information: Week 2
  • Change Agent Overview: Week 2
  • Case Study Examples: Week 2
  • Activities and Explorations: Week 2
  • MOOC Survey
  • Week 2: The Three D's of Geodesign
  • Week 3: The Three C's of Geodesign
  • Main Lecture Week 3
  • Guest Lecture 1: Week 3
  • Guest Lecture 3: Week 3
  • Alternate Access Main Lecture as Text: Week 3
  • Guest Lecture Information: Week 3
  • Change Agent Overview: Week 3
  • Case Study Examples: Week 3
  • Activities and Explorations: Week 3
  • Week 3: The Three C's of Geodesign
  • Week 4: The Influence of Context
  • Main Lecture Week 4
  • Guest Lecture 1: Week 4
  • Guest Lecture 2: Week 4
  • Alternate Access Main Lecture as Text: Week 4
  • Guest Lecture Information: Week 4
  • Change Agent Overview: Week 4
  • Case Study Examples: Week 4
  • Activities and Explorations: Week 4
  • Quiz 4: The Influence of Context
  • Week 5: Process and Framework
  • Main Lecture Week 5
  • Guest Lecture 1: Week 5
  • Guest Lecture 2: Week 5
  • Alternate Access Main Lecture as Text: Week 5
  • Guest Lecture Information: Week 5
  • Change Agent Overview: Week 5
  • Case Study Examples: Week 5
  • Activities and Explorations: Week 5
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Approx. 11 hours to complete
Prof. Kelleann Foster
The Pennsylvania State University
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