ENSP102

Introduction to Environmental Policy

Additional information: May be taken before or after ENSP101. Second of two courses that introduce students to the topics studied and methods employed in environmental science and policy. Emphasis on the process of formulating, implementing, and evaluating policy responses to environmental problems, with particular attention to policy controversies related to scientific uncertainty, risk assessment, the valuation of nature, and distributional equity. May be taken before or after ENSP101.

Spring 2026

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Average rating: 4.94

Spring 2025

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Average rating: 4.94

Past Semesters

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Average rating: 4.94

17 reviews
Average rating: 4.94

17 reviews
Average rating: 4.94

During the Spring 2020 and Spring 2021 semesters, students could choose to take some of their courses pass-fail mid-semester which skews grade data aggregated across multiple semesters.

Average GPA of 3.17 between 1,754 students*

ENSP102 Grade Distribution+-0510152025303540455055% of studentsABCDFWother
A-: 9.92%
A: 32.73%
A+: 11.57%
B-: 3.82%
B: 15.62%
B+: 6.96%
C-: 1.25%
C: 5.47%
C+: 3.36%
D-: 0.29%
D: 1.43%
D+: 0.63%
F: 2.74%
W: 4.22%
* "W"s are considered to be 0.0 quality points. "Other" grades are not factored into GPA calculation. Grade data not guaranteed to be correct.