JOURN 4872
Communication and the limiting of misunderstanding; making effective use of technical information; public education; of general applicability to environmental problems; aimed at the first party participant.
Environmental reporting is among the most interesting and challenging beats because it requires a broad understanding of science, technology, economics, politics, and culture. One way to get a handle on this boundless subject is to study a particular system from a variety of perspectives. The main focus of this class will be on Boulder's water supply system. This will include field trips and mock news conferences.