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This course is an introduction to the law pertaining to environmental issues such as population, energy, endangered species protection, toxic torts and air and water pollution. Existing environmental law statues such as the National Environmental Policy Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act will be analyzed in relation to current controversial litigation and policy issues. The course will also deal with international environmental laws and treaties such as the Kyoto Protocol.
COURSE FORMAT: Lecture
Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS E&ES Grading Mode: Graded
Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.
Last Updated on MAR-18-2003
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