| Module Code: | ES7027 |
| Module Name: | Environmental Policy |
| ECTs: | 5 ECTS |
| Module Coordinator: | Dr Corentin Loron Email: loronc@tcd.ie |
Module Content:
This module is designed to provide a high-level overview of environmental law & policy – it is an introduction to the fundamentals of law that govern how society interacts with the environment. As future environmental scientists, consultants, sustainability officers and conservationists it will be impossible to successfully deliver research or projects without careful attention to how environmental law is applied i.e. the legal framework protecting the environment. The module seeks to provide you with foundations of both theoretical and empirical knowledge of environmental law & policy, as well as equipping you with an understanding of the contemporary debates, critical issues, and perspectives on, environmental regulation.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of the module, including attendance at lectures and completion of research activities, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate broad knowledge of environmental law and policy and principles relevant to its application
- Describe the legal framework within which environmental law in Ireland operates and identify the scheme of environmental regulation at national, European and International level
- Advise management on compliance with the requirements of key environmental legislation, regulation and policy
Assessment:
100% Coursework – Essay (45%), short answer quiz (15%), groupwork (40%)