Environmental Public Policy
Academic Level:
Undergraduate
Department:
Science
Subject:
Environmental
Prerequisites:
None
Corequisites:
Take ENG-102 previously or concurrently.
Credits:
3
This course deals with environmental policies and how American society has responded to environmental problems through law and policy. Current environmental policies expressed in State and Federal legislation are examined. The course examines governmental agencies involved in regulations and implementing policies and acts, such as the National Environmental Policy Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Clean Water Act, and Right-to-Know Law.
