Course Description
Roles of science, engineering, law, journalism, economics, grass roots activism, and the legislative and regulatory process in the development of environmental policy.
Athena Title
ENVIRON POLICY
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
The objectives of this course include: -- establishing a framework for how environmental policy is developed with the U.S. -- providing the student with a better appreciation of the various factors that contribute to the establishment of environmental policy; -- preparing the student to participate in the environmental policy process.
Topical Outline
The course syllabus is a general plan for the course; deviations announced to the class by the instructor may be necessary. Overview of environmental policy Environmental law's role in policy making Role of executive branch in environmental policy Environmental management systems Industry's role in environmental policy State government's role in environmental policy Ethical Issues and Social Awareness Role of the media in environmenal policy