Spring 2026 - PLCY 829 G100
Environmental Policy (5)
Class Number: 2144
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Tue, 2:00–4:50 p.m.
VANCOUVER
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Instructor:
William Scott
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Prerequisites:
PLCY 801 and PLCY 802 or, MPP 801 and MPP 802, or equivalent.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Analysis of policy instruments to address environmental problems. Economic valuation of ecosystem goods and services. The political economy of designing and implementing environmental policies and their application with a focus on developing countries.
Materials
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
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Graduate Studies Notes:
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Registrar Notes:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
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- SFU’s Academic Integrity Policy: S10-01 Policy
- SFU’s Academic Integrity website, which includes helpful videos and tips in plain language: Academic Integrity at SFU
RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.