Year
Year 1
Semester
Second Semester
Credit
3
Program Description
Analysis of Canadian environmental regulations, legislative frameworks, and compliance requirements for industry.
About this course
Environmental Policy and Law covers the Canadian regulations and legislative frameworks that govern industrial compliance. You will study how environmental laws are created, interpreted, and enforced across different jurisdictions. The course focuses on the practical application of these rules in professional settings, ensuring that you understand the legal obligations facing today's environmental practitioners.
Who takes this course
This course is an elective in the Environmental Technology program.
Credits: 3 · Hours: 45
Prerequisites
None
Learning outcomes
- Identify key Canadian environmental statutes and regulatory bodies.
- Analyze legislative frameworks affecting industrial operations.
- Evaluate compliance requirements for environmental management.
- Assess the impact of policy changes on industry standards.
- Apply legal principles to environmental case studies.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Midterm examination | 30 |
| Compliance report | 30 |
| Final examination | 40 |