ENV 205 - Environmental Laws and Policy

 
Description
This course focuses on the history, evolution and application of the most important federal environmental laws along with the government agencies that enforce the regulations that carry out the intent of the laws to protect human health and the environment. The specifics and application of the major environmental laws are discussed. Agencies to be explored include, but are not limited to, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and entities of local government. This is a writing intensive course and students are required to read and summarize articles and outside sources as provided by instructor. To focus on regional concerns, to the extent possible, guest speakers from various governmental and non-governmental organizations (NGO) join the class to discuss their agencies’ missions and programs.

1. Summarize the major environmental laws and their history.
2. Explain the role of government agencies in protecting the environment.
3. Describe the application of federal and state environmental regulations to regional and local concerns over air and water quality.
4. Articulate how environmental regulations affect business practices and local government operations.
5. Analyze environmental articles from various sources to prepare written summaries.

1. History and application of the main federal environmental laws
2. Federal, state, and local agencies involved in environmental protection
3. Major regulations as they pertain to environmental protection
4. Impact of environmental regulatory requirements on business and local government

• Communication
• Information Literacy

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