Public Policy Minor 84.4 - Science and Technology Policy

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Dartmouth College

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Not offered in 2008-09, may be offered in 2009-10 The course will provide an analysis of science and technology policy in the United States. Institutionalized in what are known as "R&D budgets," science and technology policies have become means of confronting the fundamental challenges to our quality of life (e.g., security, environment, health). Federal agencies are entrusted with translating scientific research into policy solutions that benefit society. This course examines that process of translation-the interplay of interests through the apparatus of government to produce "public polic y." Dist: SOC; WCult : W. O'N

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dartmouth.edu

Phone Number:

(603) 646-1110

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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