ES 383 - Science and Advocacy in Environmental Policy Debates

3 credits
Explores the interactions of science and advocacy in the development of environmental policy. Investigates controversial environmental problems where science and advocacy are confounded and where the common good and special interests are difficult to discern. Students engage in dialogue based on analysis of case studies, including issues related to forest health, use of pesticides, resource development, global warming, and loss of biodiversity. Two 75-minute meetings. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis).Prerequisite(s): Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements