Environmental Science & Policy 323 - Seminar: Climate and Energy Policy

Sem: Climate & Energy Policy

Spring
2026
01
4.00
Alexander Richard Barron

M W 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM

Smith College
ENV-323-01-202603
abarron@smith.edu
This course examines climate change and energy policy from several perspectives including scientific, economic, equity, political and practical considerations. The course examines sources and trends of greenhouse gas emissions and climate impacts and then focuses on a specific sector (e.g., electric power) to consider existing policies, market structures and the spectrum of approaches to reduce emissions. Students work in small groups on projects in an active policy area and prepare a briefing and memo. Prerequisite: ENV 101 or equivalent. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.

[CE] JR/SR only: Prereq: ENV 101

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.