Spring 2020  |  PA 5715 Section 001: Survey of Current Issues in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy (57532)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
1.5 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option No Audit
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/21/2020 - 05/04/2020
Wed 04:00PM - 05:15PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert H Humphrey Center 35
Enrollment Status:
Open (16 of 25 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Current topics in science, technology, and environmental policy. prereq: Grad or instr consent
Class Notes:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/?rosex122+PA5715+Spring2020
Class Description:
The objective of this course is to explore current topics at the interface of public policy with science, technology, and the environment. You will gain an understanding of current "hot" topics in science, technology and environmental policy; further develop your critical thinking skills; develop discussion facilitation skills; and understand some of the social and historical contexts that have led to the current topics. The class will be taught in a seminar style, with the expectation that you will take significant responsibility, including leading at least one discussion session. This course is sometimes referred to as the "book club" class.

The course is structured in six modules of two class sessions, with an introductory session and two synthesis sessions in addition to the modules. Each module is centered on a single book which you will be asked to read in its entirety by the first session of the module. You will be assigned to groups and asked to lead the discussion in the first session of each module. You will also write brief reflections on each book for the first session of each module.
Learning Objectives:

• Gain an understanding of current topics in science, technology and environmental policy;

• Develop critical thinking skills;

• Develop and practice discussion facilitation skills;

• Understand the social and historical contexts; and

• Become a discerning participant/observer in science, technology and environmental policy.


Diversity is a welcome and healthy component to our class. This includes diversity of race, diversity of gender, diversity of abilities, diversity of opinions, diversity of perspectives, and diversity of backgrounds. Don't just be tolerant of diversity - bring out your diversities and help make the class even more interesting.

Exam Format:
There are no exams but there are regular written assignments.
Class Format:
Very discussion oriented and will lean heavily on World Cafe techniques. Some guest lectures on relevant topics.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/57532/1203
Syllabus:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/rosex122_PA5715_Spring2020.pdf
Past Syllabi:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/rosex122_PA5715_Fall2023.pdf (Fall 2023)
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
8 November 2019

ClassInfo Links - Spring 2020 Public Affairs Classes Taught by Fred Rose

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