Course # 38900 Section Number 2 Day(s) Tu- Th Time(s) 2:00pm-3:20pm Term Fall 2025 Course Instructor Don Coursey Specialization Energy & Environmental Policy Syllabus Syllabus 10/6/25 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 Spring 2026 PPHA 38900/1 Environmental Science and Policy Don Coursey Monday, Wednesday 1:30pm-2:50pm Syllabus Fall 2025 PPHA 38900/1 Environmental Science and Policy Don Coursey Tuesday, Thursday 11:00am-12:20pm Syllabus Fall 2025 PPHA 38900/2 Environmental Science and Policy Don Coursey Tuesday, Thursday 2:00pm-3:20pm Syllabus Recent News More news Student Profile: Ziruo Li, MPP Class of 2026 Wed., February 11, 2026 What Alex Honnold’s Climb Reveals About How Government Values Life Tue., February 10, 2026 Katie Hill and Jens Ludwig: Why are we seeing a drop in violence in Chicago? Tue., February 10, 2026 Upcoming Events More events Get to Know Harris! A Virtual Information Session Thu., February 12, 2026 | 8:30 AM Masterclass with Tom Coleman: Blockchain, Crypto, and Micro Strategy Thu., February 12, 2026 | 9:00 AM Harris Campus Visit Thu., February 12, 2026 | 9:30 AM 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States