Management approaches, techniques, values and analysis considered in depth. History, processes, and impacts of environmental planning in the United States. Action forcing legislation and its effect on environmental issues and processes. Emphasizes environmental planning and implementation at the national, state, and local levels. 835-323 Land Use Controls 3 cr.
Students analyze zoning and subdivision regulations of a selected community.
Applications are tailored to fit student interests and may include tax base analysis, property mapping, natural resources inventory, crime demography, transportation routing, and other tasks. Examines procedural requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act, state NEPA equivalents, interdisciplinary approaches to environmental impact analysis, and assessment of alternatives. Students conduct environmental assessments, emphasizing social impact analysis. 835-378 Environmental Law 3 cr. An overview of major environmental laws such as the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts, with emphasis on how these laws are implemented by the federal and state governments.