Class Detail

Introduces students to the dilemmas in public policy relating to the management of environmental risks, and discusses their underlying philosophical underpinnings. Explores emergent alternatives, such as the precautionary principle and alternatives assessment, and examines the relationship between experts and the lay public in public controversies.

Prerequisite(s): Previous or concurrent enrollment in ENVS 100 and ENVS 100L, or by permission of instructor.

UCSC Students who have not satisfied ENVS 100/L, please use this form to petition for enrollment: https://goo.gl/forms/BEeHTig3SOO13lx12. Visiting Students - contact envsadvi@ucsc.edu for permission to enroll. From the instructor: "Environmental problems are complex and require scientific expertise, but that alone is not enough to infiltrate and establish public policy that prevents harm to nature and people. This course will expose students to the debates and dilemmas in public policy concerning environmental risks, the perceptions of risk, and the tradeoffs involved in attempting to eliminate those risks. This course will examine current and emerging topics concerning the public sphere: climate change, agriculture and food production, pollution and waste, biodiversity and conservation. We will use the three hour time frame for a variety of learning activities and modalities, guest speakers, breakout discussion groups, and in class working time for group projects."

Days & Times	Room	Instructor	Meeting Dates
TuTh 09:00AM-12:30PM		Webb,S.	07/27/20 - 08/28/20