J This course analyzes the essentials of public policy, including the policy-making process, institutions and players, historic and current issues and trends, and the relationship of policy to administration. Special attention is given to issues relevant to Alaska. J Provides an in-depth analysis of natural resource, environmental, and public land law. Examines legislation and legal precedent through a historic review. Examines modern cases and current legal trends and provides perspective and skills in law for natural resource administrators.
Special attention is given to legislation and laws of special interest to Alaska.
Orientation programs, administrator relationships, code of ethics, merit rating, certification and other relationships involving supervisors and staff members. This primary purpose of this course is to provide students with theories, concepts, and analytical tools required for the systematic evaluation of public policies and programs. Assessing the impact and measuring the performance of public programs is increasingly important given demands for increased accountability. The emphasis of the course is on practical applications of program evaluations of program evaluation tools and methodologies. In-depth examination of various methods and techniques used by those who conduct research in business and public administration or interpret and evaluate the research of others.