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LAW394 - Environmental Law and Science

Description

Environmental law involves the convergence of public policy and complex scientific issues. This seminar course explores the theoretical and practical intersections between law and science, focusing on environmental and natural resources. Students examine issues that arise when the scientific method and reasoning processes meet legal burdens of proof in the courtroom. The role of expert opinion evidence is examined, as well as the use of science in the drafting of legislative instruments.

Units

1.5

Hours: lecture-lab-tutorial

3-0-0

Note(s)

  • Credit will be granted for only one of LAW 394, LAW 343 (if taken in the same topic).

Course offered by

Faculty of Law

Course schedules

Summer timetable available: February 15. Fall and Spring timetables available: May 15.

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