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PH456 SCIENCE AND POLICY

Physics and Nuclear Engineering · 2 versions

Offerings are listed from 2027-1 Fall through 2031-1 Fall.

PH456 SCIENCE AND POLICY

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=2.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2020-1
  • In effect
Scope
This course challenges cadets to draw upon their core academic experience to analyze complex policy issues. The relationship and interaction between social, political, economic, and technological dimensions of these issues are explored. Emphasis is given to gaining an understanding of both the power and limitations of science and scientific thinking when confronting problems in the policy arena.
Lessons
30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
Enrollment in this course requires approval of the Head of the Department of Physics.
PH456 version 2020-1 offerings
Term Sections Section size Capacity Enrolled Wait list Seats Closed Details
2027-1 Fall 1 40 40 29 0 11 No Hours for 2027-1 Fall
2028-1 Fall 1 40 40 25 0 15 No Hours for 2028-1 Fall
2029-1 Fall 1 18 18 16 0 2 No Hours for 2029-1 Fall
2030-1 Fall 1 18 18 0 0 18 No Hours for 2030-1 Fall