NOTE: These are the courses I've been able to identify for Fall 2012 for undergraduates that have some relevance to Environmental Policy or "Human Dimensions" in Environmental Conservation. Please note that this is probably an incomplete list.
The Built Environment - BCT 150 Days, times: Mon Weds 4:40-5:55pm, Thompson 102 Instructor: Dr. David Damery Abstract: We will explore the issues of sustainability from the perspective of the built environment, our history of construction and expansion, and buildings and how they interact with the natural environment. Students will be exposed to issues of human impacts on natural systems through the built environment and the variety of disciplines that are working to create a more sustainable future. Email instructor for additional information (ddamery@eco.umass.edu)
Econ308, Political Economy of the Environment Instructor: James Boyce Timing tba. This course examines the political economy of environmental degradation and environmental protection. Environmental degradation includes both pollution and natural resource depletion. In addition to the neoclassical economic question of how scarce resources are allocated among competing ends (for example, a cleaner environment versus more consumer goods), the course explores the political economy question of how resources are allocated among competing individuals, groups, and classes.
Legal Studies 250 Introduction to Legal Studies
Natural Resources Conservation
NRC260 - Fish Conservation and Management NRC 382 - Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Management NRC597EL - Environmental Law NRC597GC - Global Environmental Conservation NRC597U - Urban Natural Resource Management
Political Science
PolSci 181, Contraversies in Public Policy PolSci 253, International Environmental Politics Instructor: Peter Haas Days, times: See SPIRE.
Resource Economics ResEc 263 - Natural Resource Economics ResEc472 - Advanced Topics in Environmental and Resource Economics