POLS 414 - Environmental Law

4 Credit(s)

Provides a survey and analysis of statutes, both state and federal, regulating water, soil, air pollution, resource conservation and recovery, and the actions of the Environmental Protection Agency. The course also addresses questions pertaining to problems of implementation, interpretation, enforcement, and development of environmental laws. In addition, the course examines New York State environmental laws, the New York State Constitution, especially Article 14 and other rules and regulations that pertain to the Adirondack Park. Counts as an elective for the Pre-Law minor. Counts towards Environmental Studies. Counts as an elective for the Public Policy & Administration Minor.This course falls under the sub-field of U.S. Politics. Occasionally.

Prerequisite(s): POLS 110 or SOCI 103 or ENVR 110.