ENV/POL 326 - Environmental Law

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Ursinus College

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Dr. Kane The study of various state, national, and international legal patterns that have arisen to address environmental concerns. The environmental field will be used to examine the nature and effectiveness of civil, criminal, and administrative action to address a complicated and important social issue. Topics will include federal administrative law; international trade and environmental regulation; control of toxic substances and hazardous wastes; the impact of scientific uncertainty on regulation; federal regulatory programs; civil liability under federal regulations; citizen suits; and the preservation of natural areas. Prerequisites: POL-218 for Politics and International Relations majors or permission of the instructor. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. (SS.)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ursinus.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 409-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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