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POL 320-01 - Applied Policy Analysis

4 credits (Fall Term 2)
Cross-listed as: PST 320-01 .  COVID-19 Policy. This course will apply theories and methods of policy analysis to the COVID-19 pandemic, with attention to global and domestic US developments It will offer an interdisciplinary and evidence-based approach to evaluating disease transmission, economic and political consequences, and potential policy remedies. Each student will engage in a major case study and employ methods of policy analysis to identify, evaluate, and recommend a policy approach to address certain negative consequences of the pandemic in a specific area. This course can count towards the seminar requirement for the Political Science major.  

Prerequisite: Third-year standing and ECN 220 POL 220 , or PST 220 
Instructor: Ferguson