Course Description
Interdisciplinary examination of the human, organizational and technical factors contributing to the causes and impacts of recent technological accidents such as the Bhopal chemical leak, the space shuttle Challenger explosion, the Chernobyl nuclear accident, and the Exxon Valdez oil spill. Evaluation of risk assessment, risk perception and risk communication strategies. Consideration of options for living with complex technological systems.
DE Program
BA Completion-Leadership in the Public Sector
Summer I 10W 2026
Instructors
Meeting Patterns
Classes Start:
May 20, 2026
Classes End:
July 31, 2026
Distance Education:
Yes
Class Days:
[TBA]
Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing