Author: chris

1. Laura Jackson discusses three spatial scales on the aspects of physical and mental health, and social and cultural vibrancy. What are the three spatial hierarchies of human settlements?

 

1. Robert Putnam presents 14 indicators of social capital into five categories. Describe each category, including the indicators that comprise it, and explain the role that each plays.

 

1. Spirn in the article Urban Nature and Human Design  poses the following questions:

 

• Does nature influence human development, or is man the sole architect of the environment in which he lives?
• Should man seek to coexist with nature or to dominate nature?
• Does man exist within nature or apart from it?

 

Based on the readings, how would you go about answering these questions. Do

you think human purpose has come at the expense of environmental degradation?

 

1. What do we mean by “garden cities?”   How does this approach differ from the traditional form of cities?

 

1. In Urban Nature and Human Design, Lynch argues for a “good city” form. What does he mean by this, and what are the characteristics of a “good city”?

 

1. Discuss the various factors of city design, one factor being socio-economic environments. What does the author mean by this?  Explain.

 

1. Wachs argues that preferences for low-density living and a comprehensive highway program lead to urban sprawl. But he argues that regional rapid transit plans failed to gain acceptance. Why do you think this is the case?

 

1. After reading Wachs’s article, what factors and values do you think have played a role in the adaption of single-vehicle use rather than public transportation? How can we change the behavior of citizens to become more willing to use mass transit?

 

1. Community Development covers range of goals and activities. Name each one and explain in details.

 

1. What are the origins of the urban renewal? What were some of the challenges and realities?

 

1. What are the differences between community development vs. urban renewal approach?

 

1. What role does housing play in relation to community development?

 

1. What are Collateralized Debt Obligations (CDOs)? What are the implications for the municipalities?

 

1. What factors have played a role in the federal, state, and local governments’ involvement in local economic development efforts?

 

1. What strategies do communities/community economic development agencies rely on to promote their economic growth? What are some of the pitfalls of these reliances?

 

1. What are the systematic approaches to economic development planning?

 

1. What are some of the reasons for growth management? Describe and explain each.

 

1. What are some of the challenges with local growth management programs?

 

1. What are different ways that one can define “smart-growth?”

 

1. What are some of the issues and concerns that proponents of smart growth advocate for?

 

1. Discuss three pillars of sustainability and its impact and challenges on building a sustainable communities.

 

 

1. Fordism and Post Fordism and its impact on cities. What were characteristics of these two eras.

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper based on the Hydrofracking article. Include the following points in your paper:

• Describe the ways in which different levels of government interrelate. What solution are the different governments trying to achieve?

• Identify the advantages and disadvantages in the ways that the governments involved work together.

• Provide a possible solution to the current way of hydrofracking that would be better by having different levels of government work together. Include ways in which communication between the governments might be improved.

• Identify a way for local and state governments to both stimulate their economies while being respectful of the environment.

• Provide an example of a current issue near your home that involves multiple governments and the ways in which they do or do not work together effectively. Examples could include environmental, educational, or technological issues.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Biometric authentication standards – do they exist or not?… are they enforced …are they strong enough to instil confidence in Biometric Authentication mechanisms? Discuss and articulate your opinion backed up by research. Ensure you scrutinize literature and internet to identify what NIST and ISO are doing in this respect.

Some links that may be of interest:

The Authentication and Identification of people by analysis of gait patterns extracted from video is one of the biometric mechanisms availble for security purposes. Recently Gait pattern biometrics become a popular research problem. Discuss where Gait would be best biometric mechanism to use in terms of security. Also denote the benefits and limitation/issues associated with Gait pattern analysis.

This assignment consists of two (2) sections: an infrastructure document and a revised Gantt chart or project plan. You must submit both sections as separate files for the completion of this assignment. Label each file name according to the section of the assignment for which it is written. Additionally, you may create and / or assume all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment.

The last section of the project plan will present the infrastructure in accordance with the parameters set forth at the outset of the project. The network solution that is chosen should support the conceived information system and allow for scalability. The network infrastructure will support organizational operations; therefore, a pictorial view of workstations, servers, routers, bridges, gateways, and access points should be used. In addition, access paths for Internet access should be depicted. A narrative should be included to explain all the nodes of the network and the rationale for the design. Lastly, using the Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability (CIA) Triangle, define the organizational security policy. CIA is a widely used benchmark for evaluation of information systems security.

Section 1: Infrastructure Document

1. Write a five to ten (5-10) page infrastructure document in which you:

a. Design a logical and physical topographical layout of the planned network through the use of graphical tools in Microsoft Word or Visio, or an open source alternative such as Dia. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length.

b. Illustrate the possible placement of servers including access paths to the Internet and firewalls. Note: Facility limitations, workstations, printers, routers, switches, bridges and access points should be considered in the illustration.

c. Explain the rationale for the logical and physical topographical layout of the planned network.

d. Create a comprehensive security policy for the company that will:

i. Protect the company infrastructure and assets by applying the principals of CIA. Note: CIA is a widely used benchmark for evaluation of information systems security, focusing on the three core goals of confidentiality, integrity and availability of information.

ii. Address ethical aspects related to employee behavior, contractors, password usage, and access to networked resources and information.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the students name, the professors name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
Include charts or diagrams created in MS Visio or Dia as an appendix of the infrastructure document. All references to these diagrams must be included in the body of the infrastructure document.

Section 2: Revised Gantt Chart / Project Plan

Use Microsoft Project or an open source alternative, such as Open Project, to:

2. Update the Gantt chart or project plan (summary and detail) template, from Project Deliverable 3: Database and Programming Design, with all the project tasks.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Demonstrate an understanding of existing and emerging information technologies and strategic impact on organizational operations.
Evaluate the issues and challenges associated with information technology integration.
Evaluate the ethical concerns that information technology solve or present in a global context.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in information technology.
Write clearly and concisely about strategic issues and practices in the information technology domain using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.

DRM comes back with a vengeance as digital media moves to the cloud – Reword and rephrase the article on
http://www.theverge.com/2012/1/24/2726874/drm-comeback-digital-media-cloud-ultraviolet

” Whereas usability is a desired feature for many users and many vendors capitalize on it as a means of achieving larger consumption of their products, it can compromise the strength of mechanisms.”

How do you link usability as a part of the Quality of Experience (QoE)?

Ethical behavior is an important part of a companys culture. Can you enhance it by using IT? Discuss.

As the capstone project for this course, you will write a comparative analytical report on a topic of interest to you and approved by me. The topic should be worthy of analysis: something a client would pay to know, something that can be debatedan analysis with two or more perspectives. Examples include a comparison of two or more products, services, people, groups, companies, institutions, events, etc. Use this opportunity to create a writing sample for your employment portfolio, which showcases your mastery of writing and critical thinking.

Your report must follow Chicago documentation stylesee the Harvard Business School Citation Guide 2014 15 Academic Year link in BBand include the following (check the boxes as you complete them):

Title Page
Introduction* Introduce the products, services, people, groups, companies, institutions, or events, etc.
(subject X vs. subject Y) you are going to compare. Give readers the background they need to understand the reason for the comparison. Use the indirect method by presenting your conclusion at the end of your report.

Body* Use the yardstick approach (BCT pgs. 396 & 397). Select at least three criteria to make your comparisons of subject X and subject Y. Give each criterion a sub-heading (e.g. Convenience, Cost, Environmental Footprint, etc.), then analyze how subject X and subject Y meet or do not meet the criterion. If you are making a comparison according to the effects it has on something or someone, be sure to provide details. Anticipate where readers might question either your criteria or how they apply to your subject. Also, address opposing viewpoints by acknowledging how their evaluations might differ and by showing why your evaluation is better.

Conclusion (and Recommendation, if appropriate)* After leading your readers by the hand through your
comparative analysis, they should be ready forand often in agreement withyour conclusion (and recommendation, if appropriate). Since the conclusion is what most readers are likely to retain, make it
interesting by including a compelling example or analogy.

Visuals You must have two (2) or more visuals, at least one (1) of which you createthough the information can be from an outside source. They should all be referred to in the preceding body paragraph and should be numbered, titled, and documented.
Secondary Sources Include three (3) or more credible secondary sources (journals, newspapers, business magazinesDo NOT rely on Google, Wikipedia, or other non-credible sources). Visit a librarian for help in searching our numerous databases. Your sources should be correctly integrated and cited (using footnotes).
Primary Source You need at least one (1) primary source. Examples are surveys, interviews and raw data, such as product specificationsthat have not been interpreted. So, if you use a manufacturers website for product specs, this is considered a primary source, not a secondary source.
Bibliography
* Minimum of 1,000 words for these combined sections.
This project requires you to rely on all of the skills you have gained so far and to learn some new ones. Work diligently. Refer to BCT Chapters 13, 14 and 15 for guidance. Go to the Writing Center and/or make an appointment with me to discuss any aspect of the report. Make yourself proud.

Answer ONE of the following questions. Your answer may be worth up to 10 points of extra credit. Please offer a philosophical argument to support your position. Please keep your answer reasonably brief (no longer than one or two pages, double-spaced). You may either write your answer in the text box or attach a document.

1. People often suffer terribly because of things like disease and natural disasters. Is this fact incompatible with the belief that there is an all-powerful God who cares about people? Why or why not?

2. Do you know that what seems to be going on right now is really happening? How could you be mistaken? Is this a realistic possibility? Do you know that you’re working on an extra credit essay for your philosophy course right now?