This course provides a conceptual overview of environmental law, starting with coverage of the basics of administrative law, constitutional law, and standing for citizen groups. The course will then explore how environmental law operates through discussion of major federal environmental statutes, including the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Endangered Species Act, and National Environmental Policy Act. Class discussions will explore cross-cutting themes (such as scientific uncertainty, market failures, and the challenge of enforcement) and dominant theories that drive policy development (such as environmental justice and the need to address transboundary resource conflict).
Required Prerequisites
Course Frequency
Offered when student interest faculty availability allow.