Students reported spending a minimum of five to eight hours per week on this course, many needing even more time. There is one semester-long group project, two exams, and two short exercises. What occupied much of the students time was the approximately 100 pages of weekly reading. Class members complained about the reading, saying it was excessive and often irrelevant. This class requires a substantial time commitment.
Students strongly advise starting the group project early to avoid much of the time problems.
Reading Period was not observed as there were classes and home-work assigned. The lectures were very exciting, however, and made the class worthwhile for most students. Students willing to devote time to this course were pleased to learn about the intricacies of environmental policy.