Science, Engineering, and Public Policy

Catalog description

Presents the history of the interactions between science, engineering, and public policy in the United States and in the context of global concerns (e.g. climate change, competitiveness), inquires into how various federal government, universities, & corporations conduct & fund science and engineering & explore how public sector interests & processes influence sci, engr & public policy. Prereq: Jr, Sr, or Grad standing; or permission of instructor. Cross-listed in EnvEng.