Course # 38900 Section Number 1 Day(s) Tu- Th Time(s) 2:00pm-3:20pm Term Fall 2026 Course Instructor Don Coursey Specialization Energy & Environmental Policy Syllabus Syllabus 8/31/26 With a strong emphasis on the fundamental physics and chemistry of the environment, this course is aimed at students interested in assessing the scientific repercussions of various policies on the environment. The primary goal of the class is to assess how scientific information, the economics of scientific research, and the politics of science interact with and influence public policy development and implementation. Course Sections Quarter Course # Title Instructor Day(s) Time(s) Syllabus Fall 2026 PPHA 38900/1 Environmental Science and Policy Don Coursey Tuesday, Thursday 2:00pm-3:20pm Syllabus Spring 2027 PPHA 38900/1 Environmental Science and Policy Don Coursey Monday, Wednesday 1:30pm-2:50pm Syllabus Fall 2026 PPHA 38900/2 Environmental Science and Policy Don Coursey Tuesday, Thursday 3:30pm-4:50pm Syllabus Recent News More news Q&A: Eyal Frank on the Stakes of Rolling Back Environmental Protections Wed., October 28, 2026 At Harris, a New Class Brings Fresh Perspectives to Pressing Policy Challenges Tue., October 27, 2026 Cameras, Drones, and Civil Liberties: 2026-2027 Harris Policy Innovation Challenge Calls on UChicago Students to Reimagine Chicago’s Surveillance Future Mon., October 26, 2026 Upcoming Events More events 911, What's Your Response? Challenges and Opportunities of Emergency Response Policies Thu., October 29, 2026 | 5:30 PM Workshop: Using AI Effectively in Your Work Thu., October 29, 2026 | 7:00 PM Political Polarization and the Midterms with Anthony Fowler Mon., November 02, 2026 | 12:00 PM
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