Course Details
Course Code: EVSP503 Course ID: 2747 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Graduate
This course is a study of the major legal, regulatory, and policy framework that encompasses environmental programs and projects in the United States and with international political, commercial, and non-governmental institutions. The primary learning approach used in this course will be case studies.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/30/20 - 04/30/21 | 05/03/21 - 06/27/21 | Spring 2021 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 12/28/20 - 06/04/21 | 06/07/21 - 08/01/21 | Spring 2021 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 01/25/21 - 07/02/21 | 07/05/21 - 08/29/21 | Summer 2021 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 02/22/21 - 07/30/21 | 08/02/21 - 09/26/21 | Summer 2021 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 03/29/21 - 09/03/21 | 09/06/21 - 10/31/21 | Summer 2021 Session D | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to
- LO-1 Analyze the major legal, regulatory, and policy framework of environmental programs and projects in the United States.
- LO-2 Differentiate U.S. environmental policies and regulations with those of other countries.
- LO-3 Critique international political, commercial, and non-governmental institutions with regards to environmental issues.
- LO-4 Assess the environmental issues and principles in legal case studies.
- LO-5 Examine key terms, approaches, and concepts of environmental policy, laws, and regulation.
- LO-6 Assess environmental policy, laws, and regulations in the management, government, science, and engineering disciplines.
- LO-7 Distinguish the U.S. involvement in international environmental policy.
- LO-8 Use published information to achieve learning objectives.
Your final grade will be based on the following course requirements:
| Name | Grade % |
|---|---|
| Forums | 24.00 % |
| Forum 1 | 3.00 % |
| Forum 2 | 3.00 % |
| Forum 3 | 3.00 % |
| Forum 4 | 3.00 % |
| Forum 5 | 3.00 % |
| Forum 6 | 3.00 % |
| Forum 7 | 3.00 % |
| Forum 8 | 3.00 % |
| Assignments | 56.00 % |
| 1 Environmental Theory and Law | 7.00 % |
| 2 Environmental Policy and Procedures | 7.00 % |
| 3 Air Pollution Regulations | 7.00 % |
| 4 Air Pollution Permits | 7.00 % |
| 5 Water Pollution Regulations | 7.00 % |
| 6 Contamination and Risk Assessment | 7.00 % |
| 7 Coastal Zone Management | 7.00 % |
| 8 International Environmental Regulations | 7.00 % |
| Final Paper | 20.00 % |
| Final Paper | 20.00 % |
Required Readings
See the Lessons section of the classroom for additional readings and weekly lecture notes
Additional Resources: Please go to the program guides in the APUS Library for additional resources:
- Environmental Policy and Management: http://apus.campusguides.com/environmental_policy_management?hs=a
Software Requirements
- Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) - American Public University System provides Microsoft Office 365 to AMU/APU students and faculty at no cost
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
| Book Title: | There are no required books for this course. |
| Author: | No Author Specified |