ENV 232 - Environmental Laws and Regs

This course explores environmental law and policy in the United States, and provides an overview of the major regulations that affect businesses and individuals. Study of the major events and cases that have impacted how the environment is protected in the United States, as well as how the U.S. participates in global environmental protection. Discussion of the political and economic climate as it affects the enforcement (or not) of environmental regulations. Study of the ISO 14000 international standard for environmental management and what is required for a business to pursue ISO 14000 registration.

Co-requisites: NONE

Prerequisites: ENV 101

Credits: 3(Lec: 3)