Science and Technology Policy
ENVS 5100

Tentative Schedule and Readings

PART I – INTRODUCTION (2 Weeks)

Week 1 – January 23 – Introduction, Overview

Week 2 – January 30 – Introduction to Responsible Science

PART II – CONTEXT (4 weeks)

Week 3 – February 6 –Federal Budget Process I

Week 4 – February 13 –Federal Budget Process II

Week 5 – February 20 – Historical Perspectives on Science Policy

Week 6 – February 27 – Science and Engineering Indicators 2012

PART III – RESPONSIBLE SCIENCE (8 weeks)

Week 7 – March 5 – Research Misconduct

Week 8 – March 12 – Student-led case study #1

Week 9 – March 19 – Student-led case study #2

Week 10 – March 26 – SPRING BREAK

Week 11 – April 2 – Student-led case study #3

Week 12 – April 9 – CLASS GOES TO A LECTURE

Week 13 – April 16 – Science Advisory Committees

PART IV: WRAP-UP, FINAL THEMES

Week 14 – April 23 – Science Advisory Committee Projects Due

Week 15 – April 30 – STP Research, Practice and Careers

Week 16 – May 10 - FINAL