Policy Studies (POST)
This is a list of the Policy Studies (POST) courses available at Kwantlen.
POST 1100 CR-3
Sustainability: Analysis and Ethics
Students will study elements of traditional philosophy courses such as critical thinking, philosophy of science, and ethics to provide a detailed analysis of a variety of concepts of sustainability. They will examine sustainability policies and practices related to the environment, social equity, and economics.
Note: Students in the Policy Studies (POST) program must take POST 1100, the first of four umbrella courses required for this degree. This course is cross-listed with PHIL 1111. Students may not get credit for both courses.
Transferable (refer to transfer guide )
POST 3100 CR-3
Economics of Sustainability Policy
Students will study current sustainability issues and policies from an economic perspective. Students will examine differences between environmental and ecological economics. They will cover several topics including: the values and the limitations of the alternative measures of economic welfare, policy reports and studies, and the implications of complementarity between natural and human-made capital.Note: Students may earn credit for only one of ECON 3100 and POST 3100, as they are identical courses.
Prerequisites: ECON 2260
POST 3110 CR-3
Applied Policy Seminar I
Students will study a specific set of applications of the principles of sustainability policy under the guidance of a practitioner. They will work in groups and examine specific situations and case studies to gain an insight into the practical difficulties of decision making and policy setting as it applies to real-life situations. They will study how concepts of ethics, governance, and economics are integrated. They will analyze the sustainability aspects of projects on topics such as water conservation, climate change mitigation, or food security.
Note: This course is restricted to BA in Policy Studies program students.
Prerequisites: 60 credits of 1100-level or higher courses with a C or better
POST 4110 CR-3
Applied Policy Seminar II
Students will study applications of sustainability policy under the guidance of a practitioner. They will examine complex real-life situations and case studies, such as impacts of policy decisions on climate change mitigation, energy efficiency, subsidized housing, green space conservation, and others. They will study how concepts of ethics, governance, and economics, as well as the psychology of public behaviour, are integrated into policy decision making for sustainability. They will work in groups on a specific project, liaise with community stakeholders, and make recommendations for action in a formal presentation to stakeholders.
Note: This course is restricted to BA Policy Studies program students.
Prerequisites: POST 3110