Environmental Policy Analysis

3 credits · Graduate Programs

An examination of the policy tools used in decision-making related to the environment, the course aims to facilitate dialogue between political scientists and engineers. Topics include: risk analysis; decision analysis; uncertainty assessment; and benefit-cost analysis. The structure and evolution of environmental regulation will be used as a theme with an emphasis on energy. Antirequisite(s): Credit for Environmental Engineering 691 and Political Science 755.31 will not be allowed.