ENVS 450 - United States Environmental Policy

Analysis and assessment of environmental policy politics, primarily in the United States. Students will examine the actors, institutions, and processes involved in environmental policymaking and develop a solid foundation for understanding how we address our most pressing environmental concerns. The course covers: (1) the major environmental policies and institutions; (2) multiple perspectives that describe and explain the intersections of environmental science and politics; and (3) specific environmental challenges.

Prerequisites & Notes:
Any one of: ENVS 201 or ESTU 201; ENVS 202 or ESTU 202; ENVS 203 or EGEO 203; PLSC 250; ENVS 304 or ESTU 304; ENVS 305 or ESTU 305; or instructor permission.

Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter