Spring course announcement: Environmental Law for Scientists and Engineers
EVEN graduate students and seniors – this course is for you – if you’re interested in how new developments in environmental engineering and science can influence environmental laws and regulations, or how regulations might affect your work as an environmental engineer.
MCEN5228-017: Environmental Law
Tu/Th 12:30 – 1:45 pm
In Environmental Law for Scientists and Engineers, you will learn how environmental laws and regulations are developed and enforced by legislatures, state and federal agencies, and the courts. The course covers statutes and cases addressing air and water pollution, toxic substances, wastes, environmental assessment, and climate change. The course is designed for graduate students in engineering, environmental studies, and natural sciences. No legal background is required. The course is structured around reading and discussion, with students required to brief cases and contribute to discussion of current issues. Written assignments include critical analysis of pending regulations and recent court opinions.
For more information, please contact Prof. Jana Milford, jana.milford@colorado.edu.