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11.631J Regulation of Chemicals, Radiation, and Biotechnology

Joint Subject 
1.812J/ESD.134J
Faculty 
Nicholas Ashford
Type 
Graduate
Credit Hours 
3-0-9
Credit Type 
H
Prerequisites 
permission of instructor
Specialization Area(s) 
EPP
Description 
Focuses on policy design and evaluation in the regulation of hazardous substances and processes. Includes risk assessment, industrial chemicals, pesticides, food contaminants, pharmaceuticals, radiation and radioactive wastes, product safety, workplace hazards, indoor air pollution, biotechnology, victims' compensation, and administrative law. Health and economic consequences of regulation, as well as its potential to spur technological change, are discussed.
Syllabus 
No syllabus available
Subject URL 
http://stellar.mit.edu/classlink/course11.html
Term 
Spring 10
Day (Time) Room 
W (7:00-10:00) E51-372 |
Evaluation 
No subject evaluation available

 

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