PSCI 337 - Environmental Law and Politics

Credits: (3)
This course explores the major themes and issues of environmental law including important legal concepts in the environmental field such as standing and citizen suits; the distinction between public and private law; the challenge of scientific uncertainty; the role of value judgments in developing environmental policy; major federal pollution statutes and court interpretations; international pollution issues such as ozone depletion and climate change; and protection of endangered species. (As needed)