This course explores the concepts and effects of science and technology in society, analyzes the relationship between science and technology, examines 
how each has come to play a major role today, and looks at how science and technology have affected and been affected by our values. This course also
considers the environmental aspects of science and technology.Science and technology are often assumed to be value free, yet people, guided by individual
and societal values, develop the science and technology.In turn, the choices people make among the opportunities provided by science and technology are
guided by their individual values.This course fulfills a humanities core requirement.
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This course examines how local, state, federal and international policies are developed to influence innovation, the transfer of technology and industrial productivity in the United States and other selected nations . Required course for the public policy and environmental science degree programs . Part of the science and technology studies concentration; the science, technology, and policy minor; the science, technology and society minor; the public policy concentration and minor; the sustainable product development minor; and may also be taken as an elective . Class 4, Credit 4 (offered annually
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This course will examine contemporary energy issues, with particular emphasis placed on the environmental implications associated with energy consumption and production . Students will learn about various energy technologies and fuels (including nuclear, coal, oil, natural gas, solar, biomass, and wind) and the environmental tradeoffs associated with each of these energy systems . Part of the environmental studies concentration and minor; the science, technology, and policy minor; the sustainable product development minor; and may also be taken as an elective . Class 4, Credit 4 (offered annually)
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This course introduces students to the environmental policy-making process. Students identify the consequences of major environmental legislation and regulations and examine the actions of both citizens and the corporate sector as they comply with these laws . They also focus on the economic and social implications and value of environmental regulation and enforcement and
identify current developments in the area . Part of the environmental studies concentration and minor; the legal studies minor; the public policy and American politics concentrations and minors; the political science minor; the
sustainable product development minor; and may also be taken as an elective. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered annually).
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This interdisciplinary course will introduce the student to the concept of public policy, the policy making process, the role of stakeholders and interest groups, and the basic dimensions of quantitative and qualitative policy analysis . A range of public policy issues, such as environmental policy, science and technology policy, and information and communications policy will be explored . Required course for the undergraduate public policy curriculum . Part of the public policy concentration and minor; the science, technology and policy minor; and may also be taken as an elective . Class 4, Credit 4 (offered annually)
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This course introduces the interdisciplinary foundations of environmental science via an analysis of sustainability . It will consist of one lecture and one lab per week . Labs will emphasize non-classroom based learning activities such as field trips . Initial course for the environmental science degree program . Required course for the public policy degree program . Part of the environmental studies concentration and minor; the science, technology, and society minor; the sustainable product development minor; the environmental modeling minor; the environmental science minor; and may also be taken as an elective . Class 2, Lab 4, Credit 4 (offered twice annually)
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This course provides students with an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of public policy . The course will introduce students to the fundamental theories, concepts, and models of public policymaking, with an emphasis on policy formation, adoption, implementation and evaluation . Policy issues will be discussed in a range of contexts, including: health policy, environmental policy, defense policy, energy policy, and technology policy, among others. May be taken as an additional general education course . Class 4, Credit 4 (offered annually)
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This course will examine the sociological and political implications of policies and planning decisions that have impacted the growth patterns of American cities and suburbs in the post-World War II era . Particular emphasis will be given to land use decisions that have favored suburbs over cities, the loss of tax base which impacted these cities’ ability to perform basic functions for their citizens, and the adverse impact of federal and state government policies and programs on the functionality of urban areas and the efficiency of local governments . Students will examine case studies on urban development, and conduct field research on governmental structures and policies that will enable them to develop alternative strategies and policies . Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally).
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This course surveys the history of the environmental sciences from antiquity to the present . The environmental sciences include those sciences that deal with the earth’s physical and organic environments, ranging from geology and biology to evolutionary theory and ecology . A prominent theme is the influence of social, religious, and political ideas on theories of how the earth and its plants and animals have evolved . Part of the environmental studies
concentration and minor; the historical perspectives on science and technology minor; and may also be taken as an elective . Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally)
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Taken from page ACMT course catalog  (+)