Certificate Courses

Required Core Certificate Courses

ENVS 5100 / STPC 6000 Science and Technology Policy

This course focuses on the role of science and technology in supporting policy and well as the role of policies in shaping the practice of science and technology. This course by be offered next in Spring 2009 (Tuesdays 11 am - 1:30 pm) and taught by Lisa Dilling. (ENVS/CIRES).

ENVS 5110 / STPC 6010 Critical Introduction to Science, Technology, and Society Studies

This course focuses on the role of the expert in society as well as societal influences on science and technology. This course will be offered next in Fall 2008 (Tuesdays 4:50 - 7:30 pm) and taught by Carl Mitcham (Colorado School of Mines).

ENVS 5120 / STPC 6020 Quantitative Methods of Policy Analysis

This course focuses on disciplinary approaches to policy analysis and research, and will consider both quantitative and qualitative methods. This course will be offered next in Spring 2009 (on Tuesday and Thursdays 9:30 - 10:45 am) and taught by Jason Vogel (ENVS).

Elective Certificate Courses (9 hours required)

The following courses have been identified from the CU course catalog as the type of courses taught in past years that would fulfill certificate elective requirements. The final determination of specific courses that will fulfill the Certificate requirements will be made by the faculty who govern the Program on an annual basis.