ENVSTY 401: Environmental Problem Analysis & Policy Formulation

This is the capstone course for students who enroll in the Environmental Studies Program. Students in this small seminar analyze a particular environmental problem, often one directly associated with UMass Boston or its immediate community. Students examine the technical, social, and political aspects of the problem, determine whether policy changes or other initiatives are necessary, and develop a plan of action. Recent topics have included reducing the environmental 'footprint' of UMass Boston and evaluating watershed management for communities near Boston.