Environmental Law And Regulatory Process

Course Code:
ENV 315
Course Group(s):
Degree Applicable, ECOR: Human System Cluster, ENST: Environment & Society Cluster, ENVS: Policy, Planning, and Analysis Cluster, ENVS: Upper Division Science Electives, FWSF - Fisheries Concentration: Human Dimension Elective, FWSW - Wildlife Concentration: Policy, Admin & Law Elective, HHAE: Policy Cluster, Integrative Studies: ECOR Program Options, Integrative Studies: ENST Program Options, Integrative Studies: ENVS Program Options, Integrative Studies: FW Program Options, Integrative Studies: NRCM Program Options
Course Description:
In this course, the students will learn the legal basis for environmental protection in the U.S.A. They will begin by studying the legal system and procedures. Students will then study specific legislation governing air and water pollution, forest and wildlife management, pesticide use, and the disposal of toxic wastes. The National Environmental Policy Act, and how this landmark piece of legislation has changed the way decisions are made in the United States will be covered. The course will conclude with a study of international conventions governing the global environment. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENV 110 Foundations of Environmental Science or FWS 101 Intro to Fisheries and Wildlife Mgt or FOR 101 Intro to Forestry or NRS 110 Intro to Environment & Society.
Credit:
3
Prerequisites:
Prereq: ENV 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FWS 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or NRS 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENV 110 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
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