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Management Science and Engineering Introductory Courses

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MS&E 92Q. International Environmental Policy

MS&E 93Q. Nuclear Weapons, Terrorism, and Energy

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Stanford Introductory Seminars (IDS, ISF, ISS) Courses

MS&E 92Q. International Environmental Policy

(S,Sem) Stanford Introductory Seminar. Preference to sophomores. Science, economics, and politics of international environmental policy. Current negotiations on global climate change, including actors and potential solutions. Sources include briefing materials used in international negotiations and the U.S. Congress.

4 units, Win (Weyant, J)

MS&E 93Q. Nuclear Weapons, Terrorism, and Energy

(S,Sem) Stanford Introductory Seminar. Preference to sophomores. What are nuclear weapons and what do they do? Why do some nations want them? What are the risks of nuclear terrorism? What is radioactivity? What role does nuclear power play? Can it help with global warming? Emphasis is on policy options in the light of changes in the world. Recommended: a course in international relations, engineering, or physical science. GER:DB-EngrAppSci, DB-EngrAppSci

3 units, Spr (Hecker, S)

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