Introduces students to politics in New Zealand. Investigating policy pathways and planning forms part of the curriculum. Students assess scope of legislation, including the Resource Management Act (1991), for the economic and socio-political environment in New Zealand. Government obligations to the Treaty of Waitangi, and customary uses of resources are included as part of this course. Students are exposed to diverse perspectives of local authority planners and policy makers, local iwi (tribes), the Department of Conservation, and community groups. Students examine case studies involving the resource consent process at several levels of decision-making. Case studies provide a comprehensive overview of the interactions between the environment and people and their cultural and socio-economic needs. Prereq: junior/senior; permission. Coreq: NR 660, NR 661, and NR 663.

Usually 6 credits, but up to 10 credits when the problem warrants. Cr/F.

The evolution of intelligence analysis is examined in this class using case studies to highlight analytical approaches. Institutional and personal perspectives of the role of intelligence analysis and analysts are explored. We will define and discuss the politicization of intelligence. Both strategic and warning intelligence case studies are provided to students to read and interpret.

The capstone provides the opportunity to demonstrate the students? mastery of program materials, areas of specialization, and professional goals, in a single intelligence product. In cooperation with a core faculty advisor, each student team designs, researches, and implements a project that is comprehensive and demonstrates their competency to perform as an analyst.