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 examinations
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



Admission requirements:
None

Recommended previous knowledge:
None

Language:
English

Person responsible for module:
Ian Spellerberg

Course frequency:
Academic Term each winter semester

Duration:
One semester

Number of repeat examinations permitted:
Twice

Recommended Semester:
First to third semester

Maximum number of students:
10