ESPM 60 Environmental Policy, Administration, and Law
Introduction to U.S. environmental policy process focuses on history and evolution of political institutions, importance of property, federal and state roles in decision making, and challenges of environmental policy. Emphasis is on use of science in decision making, choices between regulations and incentives, and role of bureaucracy in resource policy. Case studies on natural resource management, risk management, environmental regulation, and environmental justice.
time subject to change: W 2:00 PM 4:59 PM+ DIS
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Course Semester:
Spring 2026
Department:
ESPM
Course Type:
Discussion
Course Meeting Time:
time subject to change: W 2:00 PM 4:59 PM+ DIS
Course Units:
4
