PE 4280 - Environmental Politics

Institution:

SUNY College at Old Westbury

Subject:

Politics

Description:

The course will begin by examining the crucial biophysical, economic, and social issues facing local communities and political leaders today. In the second part of the course, students are brought the history, organizations, interests groups, and processes that shape U.S. and international environmental policy. The latter will conclude with the current debates that are informing policies and negotiations within such institutions as the WTO, UN and agreements, such as NAFTA Students will be assigned examples of communities who have confronted environmental problems and research the processes by which those communities addressed them. Prerequisite: Up-div stdg

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.oldwestbury.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 876-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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