Law and Science Seminar

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Credits 2. 2 Lecture Hours. Examination of the interrelation of the law with science in varying contexts including the courts, legislative and agency action, and societal norms and expectations; exploration of the impact science has on the law and how the law affects scientific research and progress; the application of science in legal circumstances as well as the law to various scientific topics; topics may include the role of the public, government, and private sectors in scientific development; the role of courts and the law in managing scientific information; legal and scientific standards and methodologies; risk assessment; scientific misconduct; environmental regulations. Prerequisite: One year of law school in the full-time or part-time program.