ESCI 615 - Environmental Policy and Law

This course will examine the major statutes and policies used, at the federal and state levels, to protect humans and the environment against exposure to harmful substances and mitigate and protect against the impacts of climate change. It will also examine state, federal, and international laws and policies to protect imperiled species and habitats. Students will engage in a series of situational case studies designed to provide a better sense of the real-world issues faced by environmental lawyers and to teach students the skills and tactics needed to solve those issues.

Credits: 4