This web page provides an online reference to the course structure and material. You can access its contents through the following elements:

1. Description: course objectives, readings and grading

2. Sessions: summary information of each session
3. Course project: project descriptions, deliverables and due dates
4. Assignments: the problem statement and due date of group assignments
5. Handouts: lecture material
6. Web links: links to professional organizations, consulting companies, ngo's, etc. Please feel free to send me e-mail about interesting links to add.