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LW473 ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

Law & Philosophy · 4 versions

Offerings are listed from 2027-1 Fall through 2031-1 Fall.

LW473 ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2025-1
  • In effect
Scope
Environmental law has become an integral part of the legal system in the United States today. This course provides an introduction to environmental issues and the framework of the major federal environmental statues (the National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Endangered Species Act, etc.), and how the law works in practice. The course also covers environmental issues in the military and the growing subject of International Environmental Law. This course provides a solid understanding of the legislative, administrative and judicial system of environmental law today.
Lessons
30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
Four written partial reviews and a TEE. Two homework assignments.
LW473 version 2025-1 offerings
Term Sections Section size Capacity Enrolled Wait list Seats Closed Details
2027-1 Fall 2 18 36 19 0 17 No Hours for 2027-1 Fall
2028-1 Fall 2 18 36 18 0 18 Yes Hours for 2028-1 Fall
2029-1 Fall 2 18 36 14 2 22 Yes Hours for 2029-1 Fall
2030-1 Fall 2 14 28 0 0 28 Yes Hours for 2030-1 Fall