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5075 ENV -- ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY, FALL 2007 ROOM E112 CSE BLDG. WEDNESDAYS FROM 5:10 TO 8:10 PM FILE - 5075SYL Dr. Viessman, Section # 1976 live on-campus, Section # 6956 EDGE online May 1, 2007 ENV 5075 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY Course Syllabus and Rules 1. Course Objective This course is designed to (1) acquaint students with a broad array of environmental problems and policies; (2) provide examples of approaches to environmental problem-solving and the outcomes associated with them; (3) address the role of analytic methods in environmental decision making processes;(4) illustrate the importance of interdisciplinary teamwork and partnering in addressing environmental problems; (5) differentiate the roles of the analyst and decision maker; and (6) stress the importance of holistic approaches to environmental problem-solving. Note that the content of the following outline will be covered, but that the sequencing of topics and the time allotted to them may vary, depending upon the length of discussions and other factors.. 2. Course Syllabus COURSE OUTLINE AUGUST 29 Introduction, Policy Making and Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Conceptual Model of Choice, Comparing Policies, Multiple Objectives Social Welfare, Environmental Policy Making, Environmental Law. Impact of Regulatory Processes on Environmental Policy and Planning. Dealing With the Future. Forecasting Methods, Population Forecasts. Role of Analytical Aids, Shared Vision Modeling, The Policy Model. The Clash of Values. The Policy Cycle, Policy Formulation and Revision. Policy Making. Incremental Aspects. Role of Environmental Organizations, Public Involvement, Science In Policy Making, Political Environment of Environmental Policy making Regulatory Policies for Water Management Ms. Kathryn L. Mennella, General Counsel St. Johns River Water Management District History of Benefit-Cost Analysis, Environmental Values. Benefit-Cost Analysis, Regulatory Economics, Discounting. The Politics of Green Engineering SEPT. 5 12 19 26 OCT. 3 10 Dr. Angela S. Lindner Associate Professor Environmental Engineering Sciences 17 Benefit-Cost Analysis, Cost Effectiveness, Incremental Cost Analysis, Example Applications. The Politics of Environmental Policy at the Local Government Level Ms. Pegeen Hanrahan, Mayor City of Gainesville Politics of Sustainability, Global Warming, Acid Rain, Ozone Depletion. 31 Risk in Environmental Policy. Risk Assessment. Determining Acceptable Levels of Risk. Discrimination In Risk Allocation. Policy Making Lessons From the Past and Prospects for the Future Dr. Judith A. Layzer Assistant Professor of Environmental Policy MIT Command and Control Regulatory Policies. 14 Policies for Dealing With Solid and Hazardous Wastes Dr. John Schert, Director Center for Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Environmental Homeland security, Environmental Issues Environmental Justice Politics of the Everglades Restoration Mr. Stuart J. Appelbaum Chief, Planning Division, USACE Jacksonville, Florida Hot Environmental Topics 24 NOV. 7 21 28 DEC. 5 QUIZ DAY 3. Text Books Required 1. Judith A. Layzer, The Environmental Case Translating Values Into Policy, Second Edition, CQ Press, Washington, D.C., 2006, ISBN 1-56802-898-9. Recommended (but not required) Reading 1. 2. 3. 4. Norman J. Vig and Michael E. Kraft, Environmental Policy: New Directions for the TwentyFirst Century, Fifth Edition, CQ Press, Washington, D.C., 2003, ISBN 1-56802-698-6 Lester R. Brown, et. al., State of the World 1999, W. W. Norton & Company, New York. Gerald T. Gardner and Paul C. Stern, Environmental Problems and Human Behavior, Allyn and Bacon, Boston, 1996, ISBN 0-205-15605-3 William O. Dwyer and Frank C. Leeming, editors, Earth s Eleventh Hour: Environmental Readings From The Washington Post, Allyn and Bacon, Boston, 1995, ISBN 0-205-160026 Christina M. Valente and William D. Valente, Introduuction to Environmental Law and Policy, West Publishing Co., Minneapolis/St. Paul, 1995, ISBN 0-314-04356-X Michael L. McKinney and Robert W. Schoch, Environmental Science, Systems and Solutions, Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Sudbury, Massachusetts, 1998, ISBN 0-7637-06132 Walter A. Rosenbaum, Environmental Politics and Policy, 6th Edition, CQ Press, Washington, D.C., 2005, ISBN 1-56802-878-4. Anthony Weston, An Invitation to Environmental Philosophy, Oxford University Press, York, New 1999, ISBN 0-19-512204-6. Stephen R. Chapman, Environmental Law and Policy, Prentice Hall, 1998, ISBN 0-13848706-5 Regina S. Axelrod, David L. Downie and Norman J. Vig, Editors, The Global Environment: Institutions, Law and Policy, CQ Press, Washington, D.C., 2005, ISBN 1-56802-827-X. Thomas V. Cech, Principles of Water Resources History, Development, Management, and Policy, John Wiley, New York, 2003, ISBN 0-471-43861-8. .Michael C. Munger, Analyzing Policy Choices, Conflicts, and Practices, W. W. Norton & Company, New York, 2000, ISBN 0-393-97399-9. James E. Anderson, Public Policymaking, Houghton Mifflin Co., New York, 2003, ISBN 0-618-21551-4. Ronnie D. Lipschutz, Global Environmental Politics Power, Perspectives, and Practice, CQ Press, Washington, D.C., 2004, ISBN 1-56802-749-4. WinQSB Version2.0, Yih-Long Chang, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, 2003, ISBN 0-471-40672-4. David G. Victor, Climate Change: Debating America s Policy Options, Council on Foreign Relations, New York, 2004, ISBN 0-87609-343-8. Nancy K. Kubasek and Gary S. Silverman, Environmental Law, 5th Ed., Prentice Hall, 2005, New Jersey, ISBN 0-13-147921-0. John G. Thibodeau and Phillip Williams, Editors, The River Dragon Has Come!, M. E. Sharpe, Armonk, New York, 1997 ISBN 0-7656-0206-7 Attendance and Expectations Attendance of all on-campus students is expected. Those missing more than one class without a written medical or similar excuse will lose one letter grade for each absence. Distance learning students should consult instructor regarding attendance. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Students will be called upon, from time to time, to give reports on current news items. In general, there will be about 5 reports given each week. Distance learning students will be asked to provide e-mail summaries of articles upon request. Oral responses to questions will be expected and there will be classroom discussions. Copies of computerized slides, homework and reading assignments and other course materials will be found on the ENV 5075 Web page: http://ufedge.eng.ufl.edu/arch/ENV5075/ Class will convene at 5:10PM, there will be a 10 minute break at 6:30PM and class will be adjourned at 7:50PM. Homework There will be weekly reading assignments (see Web page) A term paper, single spaced, of not less than 10 pages or more than 15 pages, including a list of references, is required. The topic of the paper is to be approved in advance by Dr. Viessman. It is to be a case study prepared in a manner similar to that of the cases presented by Layzer. The paper will be due on November 21. The paper is to have a: title page, table of contents, and executive summary. It is to cover the history and nature of the issue being addressed, actions taken or proposed to deal with the issue, an assessment of the implemented or proposed courses of action, a discussion of the success or failure of the policymaking process, and your recommendations for a follow-up process if you think that it is needed. . The term paper is to be sent in hard copy to: Dr. Warren Viessman, Jr. University of Florida 208 Black Hall P. O. Box 116450 Gainesville, FL 32611-6450 Phone: 352-392-2312 FAX: 352-392-3076 E-mail env5075@eng.ufl.edu 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 1. 2. 3. 7. Grading There will be 3 quizzes (about 60 minutes each) covering reading assignments and class lectures. Quiz dates are: Sept. 26, Oct.31, Nov. 28. The quizzes will count 50% of the grade The term paper will count 50% of the grade. Term papers not delivered by the deadline wil be penalized in grade. Consult instructor regarding make-up exams or other work. Accommodation for Students With Disabilities Students requesting classroom accommodation must first register with the Dean of Students Office. That office will provide the student with documentation that he/she must provide the course instructor when rerquesting the accommodation. Honesty Policy All students admitted to the University of Florida have signed a statement of academic honesty committing themselves to be honest in all academic work and understanding that failure to comply with this commitment will result in disciplinary action. 8. This statement is a reminder to uphold your obligation as a UF student and to be honest in all work submitted and exams taken in this course and all others.

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