This course provides knowledge of and skills in map reading. It deals with reading and depicting conventional signs, relief, scales, slopes and marginal information on both large and small-scale maps and plans. It provides knowledge of Barbados 1/50000 map and other maps. Manual and computer assisted survey drawing and lettering, drawing media, drafting techniques and presentation are also covered.
This course represents an introduction to the theoretical basis of curriculum design. The course explores the philosophical base of Physical Education and encourages students to think critically about the objectives of the discipline. Models of curriculum design are presented to guide students towards an understanding of the processes involved in the production of syllabi which meet the needs of the Caribbean student. This course aims to strengthen the theoretical base from which the future Physical Education teachers generate their practice and sensitize them to the need to use curricula for enrichment of their teaching-learning experiences.
A knowledge of curriculum theory and practice is essential for all practitioners in education. Hence, the significance of the models that guide the curriculum process should be understood. This course is, therefore, designed to provide teachers with the knowledge, skills and competencies necessary for facilitating curriculum development, innovation, implementation and evaluation. Furthermore, it will provide participants with the opportunity to analyse the factors that influence curriculum change in the Caribbean.
Students will be introduced to the discipline of design management, where they will develop an insight into the role of design, the development of a corporate design agenda and the dynamics of management. This course deals with the exploration of design management theory, and the implementation of design management in the business and commercial sector. Emphasis in this course is on the study of current design and design management practice (North America, Australasia and Europe) across a full range of corporate communications, brand development, interior, retail and environmental design. An analysis will be made of current design use within the CARICOM/CSME economic setting and what policies and strategies from North America, Europe and Australasia are applicable to the Caribbean situation. Approaches that can be developed in creating an indigenous design agenda are explored.
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the study and evaluation of e-business organizations, methods and technologies, and their development, implementation and impact on individuals, groups and organizations.
This course introduces some of the essential notions and principles in the field of economics, and gives an overview of economic fundamentals. It will examine selected features of the macro economy as well as the micro economy, and the impact these have on households, businesses, government and the rest of the world. It will also examine the use of data and diagrams relating to the production possibilities frontier, as well as circular flows in operations of the economy. It will survey issues relating to the economy, prices, markets, the financial system, international economics, and development issues.
An introduction to the interdisciplinary nature of environmental science is given. The major global, regional and national environmental issues are covered with emphasis on the roles of environmental agencies in development strategies and policies. The concept of sustainable is also introduced.
This course will provide an understanding of the organization and processes of health-care systems with emphasis given to the increasing role of health information in the planning, operation and management of health services.
This course will provide an understanding of the organization and processes of health-care systems with emphasis given to the increasing role of health information in the planning, operation and management of health services.