ENST 460 - Environmental Law

Description:
Introduction to the content of U.S. environmental law and the principal legal approaches to deal with environmental problems including common-law, statutory, regulatory, and economic-incentive systems. ENST 460 and GEOG 445 are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: junior standing or above.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Identify the variety of socio-political drivers present and the principal methods of creating legislative change.
Identify and explain the economic, social, and political factors that influence laws and administrative rules.
Assess significant legislative articles, and identify administrative gaps using legal analysis.
Describe the diffusion and adaptation of environmental laws effectively using concepts taught in the course.