4/571 Community Economic Development
Instructor: Dr. Perry Wood Perry_Wood@MS1.Mankato.MSUS.edu

Required Text:
ICMA, Chapter 10, "Economic Development", The Practice of Local Government Planning. Second Edition, 1988.

Course Objectives:
The student is expected to demonstrate that he/she knows and understands basic terms, concepts and techniques in the field of economic development. The student is also expected to demonstrate the ability to apply this knowledge by examining selected problems.

Evaluation:
Evaluation of the course objectives is based on a series of five (5) projects to be submitted during the quarter and a final examination. Projects must be submitted on time and are valued at fifty (50) points each. Projects must be typed, well written and submitted on time. Late projects will be devalued at a rate of five (5) points per day.

Graduate students are expected to do additional work beyond the requirements for undergraduate students. To fulfill this requirement, undergraduate students may choose to omit one (1) project.

Grade:
A student's grade for the course will be determined by the following formula:

Letter grades will be assigned on the basis of the following percentage:
A: 90 - 100
B: 80 - 89
C: 70 - 79
D: 60 - 69
F: Below 60

Attendance Policy:
Attendance and participation in class are expected.

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