EESC1187 · Earth and Environmental Sciences

Geoscience and Public Policy

Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences

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Alan Kafka

Associate Professor, Earth & Environmental Sciences

5 evaluations for this course

Instructor: 3.4
Course: 3.0

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Alan Kafka

Associate Professor, Earth & Environmental Sciences

5 evaluations for this course

Instructor: 3.4
Course: 3.0

About this course

In this course, we will explore case studies that demonstrate the role of the earth sciences in addressing problems of public policy. For each case study, students will be introduced to the underlying scientific concepts relevant to the problem being addressed. After this scientific foundation is developed, we will discuss how it needs to be considered as part of the process of making policy decisions. The course will also introduce students to how scientists and public policy makers apply the concepts of probability and statistics in the decision making process.

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OrganizationHow well the course was organized: 3.54 / 5
ChallengeHow intellectually challenging students found it: 3.54 / 5
AttendanceHow necessary attendance was: 2.97 / 5
AssignmentsHow helpful assignments were: 3.02 / 5

Weekly effort: ~3 hours

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Evaluation history 5 terms

All available terms for EESC1187. Numerical averages use the five-point scale.
Term	Evaluations	Course rating	Instructor rating
Spring 2024	1	3.0	3.3
Spring 2023	1	3.0	3.3
Spring 2022	1	2.8	3.0
Spring 2021	1	3.0	3.4
Spring 2020	1	3.5	3.8