POLT 208 - Environmental Policy

This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) :
Environmental Studies
Semester Offered: First Semester, Second Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 credits
Attribute: 4SS

This course introduces students to the foundations, evolution, actors, content, goals and future of environmental policies in the U.S. We will contrast federal policies with initiatives in local communities, at the State level, in other countries, and at the international level. By navigating through various levels of governance, this course builds a typology of environmental policies highlighting distinct assumptions, interests, approaches and agendas of key players in the development and implementation of policy.
Enrollment Limit: 22
Instructor: S. Pathak
Prerequisites & Notes
ENVS 101 Note: Restricted to ENVS and POLT majors.
Cross List Information This course is cross-listed with ENVS 208.