M.INC.ERST.631: Environmental Sciences in Environmental Policy
Learning outcome
Prescription: A critique of science, scientists and scientific approaches and their links to environmental policy.
Aims: This subject (via a range of topics) aims to develop the ability to connect policy development with key principles of, and issues in, environmental sciences. Specifically, it aims to:
- Develop an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of scientific input from a variety of perspectives
- Help students develop the skills necessary to incorporate scientific principles into the development of environmental policies including consideration of historical context.
Courses and examination
- Lecture. Exam: Assignments One (20 %), Assignments Two (35 %), Final Exam (40 %)
Prerequisite for examination: After successful completion of this subject, participants should be able to:
- Critically analyse the connection between policy and environmental science, from a variety of perspectives
- Critically evaluate environmental policies in terms of their inclusion of scientific principles and historical context
- Know what to look for in terms of good environmental science
Further details
- Admission requirements: None
- Recommended previous knowledge: None
- Language: English
- Person responsible for module: Ian Spellerberg
- Course frequency: Each winter semester
- Duration: One semester
- Number of repeat examinations permitted: Twice
- Recommended Semester: First to third semester
- Maximum number of students: 10