BIO 365 - Environmental Law and Policy

Institution:

Greenville University

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Description:

A study of legislation and implementing regulatory bodies dealing with U.S. and international policy. Students will gain a balanced, yet critical, account of how regulation is carried out, and the effect of political forces. Issues of general interest (e.g., solid waste, water, and air quality) are explored, as are emerging issues such as environmental waste at nuclear weapons facilities and political problems inherent in protecting biodiversity. The crisis of regulatory capacity in the U.S., which has developed in the environmental field since 1970, including deficiencies in institutional and policy design, is also examined. (Three hours lecture and two hours lab per week.) Prerequisites: BIO 110, 112, CHM 112, PHY 120C or permission of instructor. (Offered spring semester of even calendar years.)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.greenville.edu

Phone Number:

(618) 664-2800

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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