EPM 4200 (4 credits)

Environmental Protection Law

This course provides an examination of the fundamental laws which protect our environment and health. Students will analyze the purpose, context, implementation, and implications of the most important laws, regulations, policies, and court cases that affect the environment, human health, and our economy. Coverage includes: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), related toxics laws, and species and habitat protection statutes. It provides an examination of the legal system and the roles of Congress, the President, executive agencies, states, and courts in shaping and implementing environmental laws. The course also asks students to apply this knowledge to current events in environmental policy and litigation.

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Sections: Spring Quarter 2023

CRN 5034
Credits
4
Day/Time/Location
Format
Hybrid
Instructor
Moffat, Bethany

Sections: Spring Quarter 2023

CRN 5049
Credits
4
Day/Time/Location
Format
Online Async
Instructor
Turk, Shawn

Sections: Spring Quarter 2023

CRN 5050
Credits
4
Day/Time/Location
Format
Online Async
Instructor
Kellen, Karen

Sections: Winter Quarter 2023

CRN 4703
Credits
4
Day/Time/Location
Format
Online Async
Instructor
Lockwood, Nanette

Sections: Winter Quarter 2023

CRN 4704
Credits
4
Day/Time/Location
Format
Online Async
Instructor
McKissock, Richard

Sections: Winter Quarter 2023

CRN 4705
Credits
4
Day/Time/Location
Format
Online Async
Instructor
Sekulski-Barton, Jennifer

Tuition Rate

Per Credit: $766

Additional Fees
Technology Fee: $4/credit hour for each class taken for credit
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