LAW 601 - International Environmental Law (3)

This course is designed to provide an opportunity to explore environmental issues in an international setting. The course will provide a basic overview of principles, sources and the application of international law. It will then focus on issues and problems that impact the environment on a global scale and which, for resolution, require the cooperation and participation of the international community. The course will cover issues ranging from environmental warfare, population control, the Antarctic, global warming and ozone depletion, acid rain, protection of the hydrosphere, protection of the biosphere, and pollution.