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 2024
Instructors
Meeting Patterns
Classes Start:
May 15, 2024
Classes End:
July 26, 2024
Distance Education:
Yes
Class Days:
[TBA]
Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing
