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Environmental Law
Umweltrecht
Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:34:02
Abstract
Environmental law regulates the protection of human beings and their environment, such as animals, plants, habitats, soil, waters and air. It plays an increasing role in relation to public and private projects. The lecture gives an overall view of Swiss enviromental law. Specific subjects will be dealt with in more detail based on case studies and group work.
Objective
The students are able: - to apply environmental law in a specific case. - to explain in which cases the basic principles and the particular instruments of environmental law apply. - to identify the shortcomings of environmental law and the legislative needs in this regard. - to describe the tasks and competencies of environmental scientists compared to those of lawyers.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Semesterly recurring
Examination
- Type
- end-of-semester examination
- Mode
- written 60 minutes
- Aids
- Gesetzestexte (digital als PDF auf eigenem Laptop), ohne weitere Unterlagen, ohne Internet
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 75
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Umweltrecht |
|
2 h weekly |