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Spring 2025  |  PA 5715 Section 001: Deliberating Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy (65046)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
1.5 Credits
Repeat Credit Limit:
6 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F only
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person
Class Attributes:
Topics Course
Enrollment Requirements:
Grad or Masters or Law
Times and Locations:
Second Half of Term
 
03/18/2025 - 05/05/2025
Tue, Thu 02:30PM - 03:45PM
UMTC, West Bank
Enrollment Status:
Open (0 of 15 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Exploration of the conceptual and ethical dimensions of science, technology, and environmental policy. Discussion-based course with rotating topics.
Class Description:
Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/65046/1253

Fall 2024  |  PA 5715 Section 001: Deliberating Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy -- Communicating Science for Environmental Policy (32085)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
1.5 Credits
Repeat Credit Limit:
6 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F only
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person
Class Attributes:
Topics Course
Enrollment Requirements:
Grad or Masters or Law
Times and Locations:
First Half of Term
 
09/03/2024 - 10/21/2024
Mon, Wed 09:45AM - 11:00AM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert H Humphrey Center 50A
Enrollment Status:
Open (11 of 15 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Exploration of the conceptual and ethical dimensions of science, technology, and environmental policy. Discussion-based course with rotating topics.
Class Notes:
TOPIC: Communicating Science for Environmental Policy Why does resistance to and mistrust of science persist surrounding environmental issues? And what can we do about it? This half-semester section of PA 5715 (Deliberating STEP) will focus on how we use and communicate science for environmental policymaking, key areas of bias, and strategies for better communicating scientific information to different audiences. We will explore sources of mistrust in scientific information, cognitive biases that impact comprehension of scientific knowledge, and strategies to overcome such challenges in policy areas heavily reliant on scientific knowledge.
Class Description:
Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/32085/1249

Spring 2024  |  PA 5715 Section 001: Deliberating Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy -- Rural Electrification and Global Development (65649)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
1.5 Credits
Repeat Credit Limit:
6 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F only
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person
Class Attributes:
Topics Course
Enrollment Requirements:
Grad or Masters or Law
Times and Locations:
First Half of Term
 
01/16/2024 - 03/11/2024
Thu 06:00PM - 08:45PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert H Humphrey Center 50A
Enrollment Status:
Open (11 of 16 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Exploration of the conceptual and ethical dimensions of science, technology, and environmental policy. Discussion-based course with rotating topics.
Class Notes:
Topic: Rural Electrification and Global Development What are the current challenges facing global electricity access goals? What are emerging solutions? How do current energy access approaches support development goals? Energy access and electrification are often considered critical to achieving other areas of sustainable development, but energy access faces its own challenges, areas of innovation, and exciting opportunities. Together, we will explore electrification and energy access policies, emerging technologies, and renewable energy opportunities in different global contexts. The goal of the class is to create a space where we can deliberate, discuss, and question our own assumptions and values as they relate to our understanding of energy access in a comparative manner. This seminar is based on active class interaction and student leadership. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?eliseh+PA5715+Spring2024
Class Description:
Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/65649/1243

Fall 2023  |  PA 5715 Section 001: Deliberating Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy -- Engagement and Inclusion in Energy Innovation (32290)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
1.5 Credits
Repeat Credit Limit:
6 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F only
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person
Class Attributes:
Topics Course
Enrollment Requirements:
Grad or Masters or Law
Times and Locations:
First Half of Term
 
09/05/2023 - 10/23/2023
Mon, Wed 09:45AM - 11:00AM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert H Humphrey Center 50A
Enrollment Status:
Open (9 of 15 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Exploration of the conceptual and ethical dimensions of science, technology, and environmental policy. Discussion-based course with rotating topics.
Class Notes:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/?eliseh+PA5715+Fall2023
Class Description:
Inclusive Innovation will focus on engagement for technology change with a focus on policy issues and emerging strategies aimed at making technology deliberations and decisions more accessible and inclusive. We will look at inclusive innovation from multiple perspectives, including policy mechanisms, outcomes, and processes that underpin making historically technocratic processes inclusive of more perspectives and forms of expertise.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/32290/1239
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
16 March 2023

Fall 2023  |  PA 5715 Section 002: Deliberating Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy -- AI in Sustainability Practice and Policy (33517)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
1.5 Credits
Repeat Credit Limit:
6 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F only
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person
Class Attributes:
Topics Course
Enrollment Requirements:
Grad or Masters or Law
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/05/2023 - 12/13/2023
Wed 04:00PM - 05:15PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert H Humphrey Center 50A
Enrollment Status:
Open (5 of 15 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Exploration of the conceptual and ethical dimensions of science, technology, and environmental policy. Discussion-based course with rotating topics.
Class Notes:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/?rosex122+PA5715+Fall2023
Class Description:
AI in Sustainability Practice and Policy. This course is focused on Artificial Intelligence in environmental and energy related work, in both the public and private sector. We will not only look at how it might be used in policy and various environmental and energy applications, we will use it to write a policy brief. Will also examine potential pitfalls, including how to ensure it doesn't perpetuate inequities or misinformation.

AI is already a significant part of much of the existing technology infrastructure. But it's really burst into consciousness in the last year. You can't turn around without seeing an article about the implications of ChatGPT. We will certainly talk about that in this course, but the scope is much broader. We will cover how AI is used, or could be used, in Environmental studies and research. How can the combination of big data and AI be used to improve Environmental monitoring and impact? What needs to be done to ensure that inequities and misinformation doesn't just get propagated even more through AI and AI generated reports? How can AI be used to assist policy developers? There's plenty of interesting case studies to highlight these challenges. The discussion format of this course will lend itself well to these endeavors. The course will give everyone a chance to try out a variety of technologies as well.

I spent a career moving a variety of technologies and methods from the lab out into production. You have to embrace the technology, understand it and then figure out how it might be useful (or where it's not useful). Simply to say society should be afraid of it is insufficient. People will use it, or try to use it. Policy makers need to be there with them.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand basics of AI and apply that knowledge to discussion of it's applications.

  • Grow intellectual and professional curiosity related to different approaches and applications of AI through deliberation and reflection.

  • Debate core issues related to AI and their application to current issues.

  • Students will co-lead class discussions and help design in-class activities. Students will develop and practice facilitation skills.

Exam Format:
No exams.
Class Format:
Discussion based course, with some writing and reflection assignments. Students will rotate in leading discussions on topics.
Workload:
There will be a fair amount of reading and other research involved but nothing more than normal. Not a writing intensive course. We will experiment with some AI tools.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/33517/1239
Syllabus:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/rosex122_PA5715_Fall2023.pdf
Past Syllabi:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/rosex122_PA5715_Spring2020.pdf (Spring 2020)
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
4 April 2023

Spring 2023  |  PA 5715 Section 001: Deliberating Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy -- Beyond Benefit Cost Analysis (57557)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
1.5 Credits
Repeat Credit Limit:
6 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F only
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person
Class Attributes:
Topics Course
Enrollment Requirements:
Grad or Masters or Law
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/17/2023 - 05/01/2023
Wed 04:00PM - 05:15PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert H Humphrey Center 60
Enrollment Status:
Closed (15 of 15 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Exploration of the conceptual and ethical dimensions of science, technology, and environmental policy. Discussion-based course with rotating topics.
Class Notes:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/?keel0041+PA5715+Spring2023
Class Description:
Course will focus on alternative methods of environmental policy analysis including multi-criteria decision analysis, deliberative and participatory methods, and approaches that center equity and distributional impacts of policies and programs. This is not a lecture-based course. Students will be responsible for identifying readings and resources relevant to course topics and leading weekly class discussions.
Who Should Take This Class?:
Graduate students interested in environmental and energy policy, with a preference for students who have previously taken PA 5722 - Economics of Environmental Policy.
Learning Objectives:
1. Explore pluralistic approaches to policy analysis beyond benefit cost analysis. 2. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of alternative value elicitation methods. 3. Apply methods of policy analysis to real world cases in energy and environmental policy. 4. Gain an appreciation for heterodox schools of economics, including ecological economics, feminist economics, and institutional economics.
Grading:
Student choice.
Class Format:
Seminar format with students identifying papers and leading class discussions.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/57557/1233
Past Syllabi:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/keel0041_PA5715_Spring2022.pdf (Spring 2022)
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
16 October 2022

Spring 2023  |  PA 5715 Section 002: Deliberating Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy -- Tribal Energy Transitions (68037)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
1.5 Credits
Repeat Credit Limit:
6 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F only
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person
Class Attributes:
Topics Course
Enrollment Requirements:
Grad or Masters or Law
Times and Locations:
Second Half of Term
 
03/14/2023 - 05/01/2023
Tue 02:30PM - 05:15PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 205
Enrollment Status:
Open (27 of 30 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Exploration of the conceptual and ethical dimensions of science, technology, and environmental policy. Discussion-based course with rotating topics.
Class Notes:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/?gabechan+PA5715+Spring2023
Class Description:
Tribal communities in the United States are increasingly transitioning their energy systems from fossil fuels to clean energy. For tribal communities, clean energy creates opportunities to simultaneously advance local development, climate change mitigation, and tribal sovereignty. In this course, we will engage with tribal leaders across the continent that are leading local energy transitions in their communities. Spurred by recent laws targeting energy and climate funding to tribal nations (the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) and recent establishment of tribal energy development organizations, this class will explore the diversity of pathways to tribal energy transitions. The class will be led by Bob Blake, a tribal citizen of Red Lake Nation and founder of Solar Bear and Native Sun Community Power Development, and Gabe Chan in the Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy area of the Humphrey School.

At the end of the semester, students will have the option to participate in a week-long field experience addition to the course from May 15-19. During the field experience, students will travel to tribal nations in Wisconsin and Minnesota leading community-driven energy transition initiatives.

Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/68037/1233
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
7 November 2022

Fall 2022  |  PA 5715 Section 001: Deliberating Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy -- Energy Justice: Theories and Practice (32667)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
1.5 Credits
Repeat Credit Limit:
6 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F only
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person
Class Attributes:
Topics Course
Enrollment Requirements:
Grad or Masters or Law
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/06/2022 - 12/14/2022
Wed 04:00PM - 05:15PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert H Humphrey Center 50B
Enrollment Status:
Open (10 of 15 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Exploration of the conceptual and ethical dimensions of science, technology, and environmental policy. Discussion-based course with rotating topics.
Class Notes:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/?pradh048+PA5715+Fall2022
Class Description:
Are renewable energy systems worsening inequality? Why do many communities resist energy projects in their areas? Can the energy transition help individuals gain control of their energy systems? In this course, we look to ask and uncover answers to contemporary questions of equity and justice in the modern energy system. Despite being central to everyday life, there is an unequal sharing of benefits and costs of accessing energy services, disproportionally burdening low-income families and communities. Energy Justice has emerged as a cross-cutting social science agenda that strives for an equitable distribution of costs and benefits in the energy transition, fair participation in energy decision-making, and restorative justice for historically marginalized groups and communities. Through this discussion-based course, we explore energy justice concepts, theories, and applications to understand better how individuals, organizations, and communities can envision and foster equity in energy-related decision-making. By examining energy through the lens of equity and justice in the US and globally, this course will equip students to correct historical and current injustices in the energy system to ensure that energy is clean, reliable, affordable, and accessible to all.
Who Should Take This Class?:
Anyone interested in thinking about modern energy and its implications from a fairness, equity, and justice. We will look into a wide range of topics (but not limiting to): electric utility regulation, resource extraction practices, household energy poverty, energy democracy, community energy, and energy transition.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/32667/1229
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
4 August 2022

Fall 2022  |  PA 5715 Section 002: Deliberating Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy -- Forms of Resilience: Community toClimateResilience (32815)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
1.5 Credits
Repeat Credit Limit:
6 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F only
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person
Class Attributes:
Topics Course
Enrollment Requirements:
Grad or Masters or Law
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/06/2022 - 12/14/2022
Wed 09:45AM - 11:00AM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert H Humphrey Center 15
Enrollment Status:
Open (7 of 15 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Exploration of the conceptual and ethical dimensions of science, technology, and environmental policy. Discussion-based course with rotating topics.
Class Notes:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/?eliseh+PA5715+Fall2022
Class Description:
A quick online search may uncover the term resilience applied to very personal issues of trauma and crisis to systems-level changes brought forth by a changing climate, such as heatwaves. Resilience may be somewhat of a current buzzword, but it is a concept with deep roots that cut across disciplines and policy areas. In this course, we will explore together the underpinnings of the concept to interrogate what constitutes or promotes resilience and unpack our understanding of how resilience operates at different levels (individuals to systems) and policy areas (e.g., health, environment, infrastructure, energy). We will examine approaches to resilience planning and policy to assess how they are interpreting and operationalizing different forms of resilience. Resilience is a concept core to many issues at the intersection of social policy, science, emerging technologies, infrastructure, and the environment. This course will prepare each of you with a deeper understanding of resilience and provide the flexibility for you to explore how resilience may apply to your professional goals.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/32815/1229
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
22 August 2022

Spring 2022  |  PA 5715 Section 001: Survey of Current Issues in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy (58925)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
1.5 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F only
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Enrollment Requirements:
Graduate Student
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/18/2022 - 05/02/2022
Mon 11:15AM - 12:30PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert H Humphrey Center 35
Enrollment Status:
Open (27 of 30 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/?keel0041+PA5715+Spring2022
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.
Who Should Take This Class?:
This class is designed for graduate students with interests in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy.
Grading:
student choice
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/58925/1223
Syllabus:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/keel0041_PA5715_Spring2022.pdf
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
6 November 2021

Spring 2021  |  PA 5715 Section 001: Survey of Current Issues in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy (54110)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
1.5 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F only
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
Completely Online
Class Attributes:
Online Course
Enrollment Requirements:
Graduate Student
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/19/2021 - 05/03/2021
Thu 01:00PM - 02:15PM
Off Campus
UMN REMOTE
Enrollment Status:
Open (17 of 25 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Current topics in science, technology, and environmental policy. prereq: Grad or instr consent
Class Notes:
Class will be offered REMOTELY. Class will meet synchronously-online during Spring 2021 during the scheduled time. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?kelle644+PA5715+Spring2021
Class Description:
This class is run as a guided book club with students regularly taking responsibility for leading the discussion of the assigned book. It is a seminar style rather than a lecture class. The policy-related subjects we are likely to cover in Spring 2021 are social psychology and neuroscience, environmental justice, energy and climate change, information and communications technology, and food and agriculture. For example, the lead book will be The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt. For some sessions, we will have guests who may give short presentations but will then engage in discussion with the class. The goals for students are that you will: Gain an understanding of current "hot" topics in science, technology and environmental policy; develop critical thinking skills; develop facilitation and discussion skills; understand the social and historical contexts of current issues; and become a discerning participant/observer in science, technology and environmental policy. Evaluations are based on short papers and class participation.
Who Should Take This Class?:
Students who are interested in science and technology policy particularly as it intersects with issues of equity and the environment.
Learning Objectives:
The objective of this course is to explore current topics at the interface of science, technology and public policy. Specific learning objectives for students include gaining an understanding of current "hot" topics in science, technology and environmental policy; developing critical thinking skills; developing oral presentation and discussion skills; and understanding 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 there will be significant student participation, including students facilitating discussion.
Gain an understanding of current "hot" topics in science, technology and environmental policy;
ï‚· Develop critical thinking skills;
ï‚· Develop oral presentation and discussion skills;
ï‚· Understand the social and historical contexts; and
ï‚· Become a discerning participant/observer in science, technology and environmental policy.
Grading:
30% overall participation
10% class group facilitation
60% essays
Exam Format:
There is no exam. There are short required essays throughout the semester with a somewhat longer synthesis paper at the end.
Class Format:
The course is structured in six modules of two class sessions, with an introductory session and a final synthesis session in addition to the modules. Each module is centered on a single book which students will be asked to read in its entirety by the first session of the module. Students will be assigned to groups and asked to lead the discussion in the first session of each module. Students will write brief reflections on each book for the first session of each module.
Workload:
Students have found that it can be a challenge to read the six books. However, the books are written for a general rather than an academic or technical audience. Students have not generally reported that the reading and the writing assignments exceed the University's workload guidelines.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/54110/1213
Past Syllabi:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/kelle644_PA5715_Spring2018.pdf (Spring 2018)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/kelle644_PA5715_Spring2016.pdf (Spring 2016)
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
1 December 2020

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

Spring 2019  |  PA 5715 Section 001: Survey of Current Issues in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy (58195)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
1.5 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F only
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/22/2019 - 05/06/2019
Wed 04:00PM - 05:15PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert H Humphrey Center 20
Enrollment Status:
Open (15 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/?king0314+PA5715+Spring2019
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.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/58195/1193
Syllabus:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/kelle644_PA5715_Spring2019.pdf
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
20 January 2019

Spring 2018  |  PA 5715 Section 001: Survey of Current Issues in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy (54842)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
1.5 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F only
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/16/2018 - 05/04/2018
Wed 04:00PM - 05:15PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert H Humphrey Center 15
Enrollment Status:
Open (19 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/?kelle644+PA5715+Spring2018
Class Description:
This class is run as a guided book club with students regularly taking responsibility for leading the discussion of the assigned book. It is a seminar style rather than a lecture class. The policy-related subjects we are likely to cover in Spring 2016 are social psychology and neuroscience, chemicals of emerging concern, climate change, environmental justice, information and communications technology, and food. For example, the lead book will be The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt. For some sessions, we will have guests who may give short presentations but will then engage in discussion with the class. The goals for students are that you will: Gain an understanding of current "hot" topics in science, technology and environmental policy; develop critical thinking skills; develop facilitation and discussion skills; understand the social and historical contexts of current issues; and become a discerning participant/observer in science, technology and environmental policy. Evaluations are based on short papers and class participation.
Learning Objectives:
The objective of this course is to explore current topics at the interface of science, technology and public policy. Specific learning objectives for students include gaining an understanding of current "hot" topics in science, technology and environmental policy; developing critical thinking skills; developing oral presentation and discussion skills; and understanding 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 there will be significant student participation, including students conducting discussion.
Gain an understanding of current "hot" topics in science, technology and environmental policy;
ï‚· Develop critical thinking skills;
ï‚· Develop oral presentation and discussion skills;
ï‚· Understand the social and historical contexts; and
ï‚· Become a discerning participant/observer in science, technology and environmental policy.
Grading:
30% overall participation
10% class group facilitation
60% essays
Class Format:
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 students will be asked to read in its entirety by the first session of the module. Students will be assigned to groups and asked to lead the discussion in the first session of each module. Students will write brief reflections on each book for the first session of each module.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/54842/1183
Syllabus:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/kelle644_PA5715_Spring2018.pdf
Past Syllabi:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/kelle644_PA5715_Spring2016.pdf (Spring 2016)
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
21 February 2017

Spring 2017  |  PA 5715 Section 001: Survey of Current Issues in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy (55357)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
1.5 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F only
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/17/2017 - 05/05/2017
Thu 08:15AM - 09:30AM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert H Humphrey Center 15
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Current topics in science, technology, and environmental policy. prereq: Grad or instr consent
Class Notes:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/?kelle644+PA5715+Spring2017
Class Description:
This class is run as a guided book club with students regularly taking responsibility for leading the discussion of the assigned book. It is a seminar style rather than a lecture class. The policy-related subjects we are likely to cover in Spring 2016 are social psychology and neuroscience, chemicals of emerging concern, climate change, environmental justice, information and communications technology, and food. For example, the lead book will be The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt. For some sessions, we will have guests who may give short presentations but will then engage in discussion with the class. The goals for students are that you will: Gain an understanding of current "hot" topics in science, technology and environmental policy; develop critical thinking skills; develop facilitation and discussion skills; understand the social and historical contexts of current issues; and become a discerning participant/observer in science, technology and environmental policy. Evaluations are based on short papers and class participation.
Learning Objectives:
The objective of this course is to explore current topics at the interface of science, technology and public policy. Specific learning objectives for students include gaining an understanding of current "hot" topics in science, technology and environmental policy; developing critical thinking skills; developing oral presentation and discussion skills; and understanding 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 there will be significant student participation, including students conducting discussion.
Gain an understanding of current "hot" topics in science, technology and environmental policy;
ï‚· Develop critical thinking skills;
ï‚· Develop oral presentation and discussion skills;
ï‚· Understand the social and historical contexts; and
ï‚· Become a discerning participant/observer in science, technology and environmental policy.
Grading:
30% overall participation
10% class group facilitation
60% essays
Class Format:
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 students will be asked to read in its entirety by the first session of the module. Students will be assigned to groups and asked to lead the discussion in the first session of each module. Students will write brief reflections on each book for the first session of each module.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/55357/1173
Past Syllabi:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/kelle644_PA5715_Spring2018.pdf (Spring 2018)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/kelle644_PA5715_Spring2016.pdf (Spring 2016)
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
21 February 2017

Spring 2016  |  PA 5715 Section 001: Survey of Current Issues in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy (56833)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
1.5 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F only
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/19/2016 - 05/06/2016
Thu 08:15AM - 09:30AM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert H Humphrey Center 15
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Current topics in science, technology, and environmental policy. prereq: Grad or instr consent
Class Notes:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/?kelle644+PA5715+Spring2016
Class Description:
This class is run as a guided book club with students regularly taking responsibility for leading the discussion of the assigned book. It is a seminar style rather than a lecture class. The policy-related subjects we are likely to cover in Spring 2016 are social psychology and neuroscience, chemicals of emerging concern, climate change, environmental justice, information and communications technology, and food. For example, the lead book will be The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt. For some sessions, we will have guests who may give short presentations but will then engage in discussion with the class. The goals for students are that you will: Gain an understanding of current "hot" topics in science, technology and environmental policy; develop critical thinking skills; develop facilitation and discussion skills; understand the social and historical contexts of current issues; and become a discerning participant/observer in science, technology and environmental policy. Evaluations are based on short papers and class participation.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/56833/1163
Syllabus:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/kelle644_PA5715_Spring2016.pdf
Past Syllabi:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/kelle644_PA5715_Spring2018.pdf (Spring 2018)
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
12 November 2015

Spring 2015  |  PA 5715 Section 001: Survey of Current Issues in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy (57776)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
1.5 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F only
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
Delivery Medium
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/20/2015 - 05/08/2015
Tue 08:15AM - 09:30AM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert H Humphrey Center 35
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Current topics in science, technology, and environmental policy. prereq: Grad or instr consent
Class Description:
This class is run as a guided book club with students regularly taking responsibility for leading the discussion of the assigned book. It is a seminar style rather than a lecture class. The policy-related subjects we are likely to cover in spring 2015 are social psychology and neuroscience, chemicals of emerging concern, climate change, environmental justice, information and communications technology, and food. For example, the lead book will be The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt. For some sessions, we will have guests who may give short presentations but will then engage in discussion with the class. The goals for students are that you will: Gain an understanding of current "hot" topics in science, technology and environmental policy; develop critical thinking skills; develop facilitation and discussion skills; understand the social and historical contexts of current issues; and become a discerning participant/observer in science, technology and environmental policy. Evaluations are based on short papers and class participation.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/57776/1153
Past Syllabi:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/kelle644_PA5715_Spring2018.pdf (Spring 2018)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/kelle644_PA5715_Spring2016.pdf (Spring 2016)
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
10 November 2014

Spring 2014  |  PA 5715 Section 001: Survey of Current Issues in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy (63226)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
1.5 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F only
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
Delivery Medium
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/21/2014 - 05/09/2014
Tue 08:15AM - 09:30AM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 330
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Current topics in science, technology, and environmental policy.
Class Description:
This class is run as a guided book club with students regularly taking responsibility for leading the discussion of the assigned book. It is a seminar style rather than a lecture class. The policy-related subjects we are likely to cover in spring 2014 are social psychology and neuroscience, chemicals of emerging concern, climate change, environmental justice, information and communications technology, and food. For example, the lead book will be The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt. For some sessions, we will have guests who may give short presentations but will then engage in discussion with the class. The goals for students are that you will: Gain an understanding of current "hot" topics in science, technology and environmental policy; develop critical thinking skills; develop facilitation and discussion skills; understand the social and historical contexts of current issues; and become a discerning participant/observer in science, technology and environmental policy. Evaluations are based on short papers and class participation.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/63226/1143
Past Syllabi:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/kelle644_PA5715_Spring2018.pdf (Spring 2018)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/kelle644_PA5715_Spring2016.pdf (Spring 2016)
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
21 April 2014

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