Junior standing and six hours in political science. This course will examine the history, actors and issues in world and American environmental policy making. Investigation of structure and actors making environmental policy. Special emphasis on Tennessee and East Tennessee issues, such as radioactive waste, acid rain in the Smokies and Appalachians, and Tellico Dam. Six hours in political science or permission of the instructor Examination of topics in political science.
Topics vary depending on interests of faculty and students.
Offered as demand warrants. Senior Thesis 6 credit hours Individual study under the guidance of a faculty supervisor, involving command of the forms and usages of the formal paper.