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Course No: LGST.3670-082; SIS Class Nbr: 10703; SIS Term: 3430
Course Status: Open
Course Description
This course examines the legal and administrative problems of protecting the quality of the human environment. Federal and state legislation on environmental policy is studied. Public interest litigation as a supplement to the enforcement of environmental law is discussed. The course also focuses on the practical problems of balancing the needs of business, the global competitiveness of the United States, the increasing demand for natural resources, and the need to protect, preserve, and restore the environment. The importance of sustainable development and environmental ethics are discussed.
Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor
- Core Codes: SS, SUSTAINABI, AMST, ENSC
- Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
- Instructor: Walter Toomey
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UMass Lowell Bookstore
When Offered & Tuition
- Online Course
- 2025 Spring: Mar 17 to May 08
- Course Level: Undergraduate
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Tuition: $1155
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- Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.
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