LAWS 735 - Advanced Environmental Law Seminar

Credits: 2/3

This seminar addresses topics in environmental law that go beyond those covered in first- and second-level courses in the environmental law curriculum (Environmental Law, Administrative Law, Water Law, Coastal Law, Natural Resources Law, Energy Law, etc.). The specific topics covered will vary from year to year, but may include recent or ongoing environmental litigation, new or proposed legislation, and/or issues of current public debate. Students will read and discuss secondary and original documents related to the issues discussed, including judicial opinions, appellate briefs, and Federal Register notices of rulemaking.

Prerequisites: At least one other course related to environmental law (e.g. Environmental Law, Water Law, Energy Law, Administrative Law, etc.), or permission of the professor.

Note: This course satisfies the perspective course graduation requirement. If taken for three credit hours, it also satisfies the writing requirement.

Basis of Grade: Class participation and response papers; if the class is taken for three credits, an original paper sufficient to meet the writing requirement.

Form of Grade: Letter

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