ESC 5180 - Case Studies in Environmental Problems

(3) Credit Hours

In depth study of the application of environmental law and policy to specific environmental problems using the case study method. Course will focus on four factors in each case study: 1) characterize the environment, 2) identify human modification to the environment, 3) examine law and policy responses to modification of the environment, and 4) critique the responses. Examples of potential case studies include South Chattanooga, Tellico Dam, Pigeon River, Florida Everglades, New Jersey Pinelands, Pacific Northwest Forests, and the Brazilian Pantanal.