Cahn, Matthew Alan and Rory O'Brien, eds. Readings on Politics, Property, and the Physical World . A Student's Guide . The objective of this course is to help you to understand the role played by public officials, private citizens and the business community in the formulation and implementation of environmental policy. A study of the political factors that influence the environmental policy of the United States.
Emphasis is on the policy process rather than the details of environmental regulations.
South Texas issues are studied in order to understand the complexities facing public administrators at the local level. Your formal written work will be graded both for form and substance. You must clearly express your ideas and show critical thinking in your work. Use the recommendations in The Political Science Student Writer's Manual or a similar style manual for formats, punctuation, etc. Expect a lower grade if you make grammatical errors or do not follow instructions.