Course # 38900 Section Number 1 Day(s) M- W Time(s) 1:30pm-2:50pm Term Spring 2027 Course Instructor Don Coursey Specialization Energy & Environmental Policy Syllabus Syllabus 4/7/26 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 Harris Public Policy Launches Custom Executive Education Program with Paraguay’s BECAL Thu., October 01, 2026 Reducing Emissions Both Effectively and Fairly Calls for Mix of Climate Policy Approaches Tue., September 29, 2026 Chicago Public Media and University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy Launch Chicago in Conversation Wed., September 23, 2026 Upcoming Events More events San Francisco Coffee Chat Mon., October 05, 2026 | 3:00 PM Up Front Featuring Professor James A. Robinson Tue., October 06, 2026 | 6:30 PM Get to Know Harris! A Virtual Information Session Wed., October 07, 2026 | 12:00 PM
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