Readings span a number of disciplines to explore the images and concepts of interdependence, globalization, sovereignty, state equality, sustainable development, and theories of exchange. Land Development Examines the acquisition, finance and development of real estate. The first portion of the course covers the fundamental concepts, issues, and documents involved in real estate transfer and finance. The second portion examines public land use controls such as zoning and subdivision regulations, and private land use controls such as restrictive covenants and nuisance litigation. L aw and the American Indian Analyzes the development of the legal and political relationship between Indian tribes and the United States as viewed through court decisions and acts of Congress.
Emphasis is placed on current legal problems and issues.
Mining Law Examines the acquisition and extraction of minerals, primarily from the public land, mining entry and location of claims, mineral leasing, rights of way, and regulation of extraction techniques. Natural Resources Provides the basic introduction and overview of management of public land and natural resources. Begins with the history of acquisition, disposition, and management of the public land, including allocation of authority between federal and state governments. After an introduction to the National Environmental Policy Act and the Administrative Procedure Act, the course examines several major resource areas including minerals, petroleum, timber and range, wildlife, water, recreation, and preservation. The economic, social, and environmental dimensions of natural resources management are emphasized throughout.