Environmental Law

Catalog description

This course examines significant environmental issues and related policy, such as pollution control, habitat conservation, protection of endangered species, climate change, energy policy, agricultural policy and water policy. Students will learn the history of environmental law in the United States and explore applicable federal and state statutory and regulatory environmental laws. This course analyzes ethical considerations in environmental law and recurring themes in environmental law, such as cost-benefit analysis, valuing intangible environmental benefits and risk analysis. The concept of environmental justice will also be explored as students evaluate efforts and limitations in protecting public health and the environment.