ENV-222 Environmental Policy, Law, and Management

This course covers the basic concepts in policy, the major environmental laws in the U.S, how policies are made, international conventions, and new management approaches. Topics will include environmental policy and politics; policy-making stakeholders and their role; major international agreements; enforcement; community-based planning; sustainability goals; and green plans. Linkages will be made to environmental topics and the management of food and agricultural production, biodiversity, development, pollution control, land-use, climate change, and sustainability goals. This is a central class for those interested in working in environmental policy and the management of natural resources.
Prerequisites ENV-105, PSC-101, or GEO-101.
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Credits: 3