271 sec. 001 - Environmental Law & Policy (Fall 2026)
Instructor: Eric Gustav Biber (view instructor's teaching evaluations - degree students only | profile)
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Units: 4
Grading Designation: Graded
Mode of Instruction: In-Person
Meeting:
MTuTh 10:00 AM - 11:10 AM
Location: Law 132
From August 17, 2026
To November 24, 2026
Course End: November 24, 2026
Class Number: 32741
Enrollment info:
Enrolled: 37
Waitlisted: 5
Enroll Limit: 41
As of: 05/02 11:49 PM
This introductory course will explore fundamental legal and policy issues in environmental law. We will focus on the challenges posed by threats to the environment, as well as the strategies to address environmental degradation, including the common law, “command-and-control” regulation, market instruments, and information-gathering mechanisms. We will study many of the major federal environmental statutes, including the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, hazardous waste statutes, and the National Environmental Policy Act - as well as cross-cutting issues such as federalism, environmental justice, and climate change.
Exam Notes: (F) In-class Final Exam
(Subject to change by faculty member only through the first two weeks of instruction)
Exam Length: 4 hours
Course Category: Environmental and Energy Law
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Books:
Required Books are in blue
- Cases and Materials on Environmental Law
Daniel A. Farber and William Boyd
Edition: 11th Edition
Publisher: West Academic
ISBN: 9798892092241
e-Book Available: unknown
Price: $321.00
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