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: Fall Quarter 2023

CRN 5193
Credits
4
Day/Time/Location
Format
Online Async
Instructor
Crawford, Ira

Sections: Fall Quarter 2023

CRN 5194
Credits
4
Day/Time/Location
Format
Online Async
Instructor
Livengood, Sherri

Sections: Spring Quarter 2023

CRN 5034
Credits
4
Day/Time/Location
Format
Hybrid
Instructor
Dunbar Pam

Sections: Spring Quarter 2023

CRN 5049
Credits
4
Day/Time/Location
Format
Online Async
Instructor
Dunbar Pam

Sections: Spring Quarter 2023

CRN 5050
Credits
4
Day/Time/Location
Format
Online Async
Instructor
Dunbar Pam

Sections: Summer Quarter 2023

CRN 1416
Credits
4
Day/Time/Location
Format
Online Async
Instructor
Dunbar Pam

Sections: Summer Quarter 2023

CRN 1417
Credits
4
Day/Time/Location
Format
Online Async
Instructor
Dunbar Pam

Sections: Winter Quarter 2023

CRN 4703
Credits
4
Day/Time/Location
Format
Online Async
Instructor
Dunbar Pam

Sections: Winter Quarter 2023

CRN 4704
Credits
4
Day/Time/Location
Format
Online Async
Instructor
Dunbar Pam

Sections: Winter Quarter 2023

CRN 4705
Credits
4
Day/Time/Location
Format
Online Async
Instructor
Dunbar Pam

Sections: Winter Quarter 2024

CRN 4651
Credits
4
Day/Time/Location
Format
Online Async
Instructor
Kellen, Karen

Sections: Winter Quarter 2024

CRN 4652
Credits
4
Day/Time/Location
Format
Online Async
Instructor
Lesser, Rich

Tuition Rate

Per Credit: $806

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