Int'l Environmental Law

SLN #: 71209
Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 012
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Bodansky
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
The course provides a general introduction to international environmental law. It examines the processes by which international environmental standards have developed, are implemented and enforced, and surveys a variety of international environmental issues, including both transboundary problems such as acid rain, as well as global problems such as climate change and loss of biodiversity. The course also examines the intersection of international environmental law with other areas of international law, including international trade law and human rights law.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Written Assignment: Series of short reaction papers and treaty exercise
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: Yes
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Final Exam Given: No
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: In-class presentation on a treaty
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies

* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.