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Law and Natural Resources
Rechtlicher Umgang mit natürlichen Ressourcen
Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:54
Abstract
This course teaches the possibilities and limits of the law in order to protect natural resources and landscapes against harm and nuisance. The complexity of the legal situation will be discussed by analysing virtual and real law cases focused on spatial projects and planning. Precise writing is an important aspect in this course.
Objective
The students know the opportunities and restrictions which are given by the law when using natural resources. They have insights into the complex environmental legal system and their application in concrete cases. The students are able to formulate typical legal questions, to understand the argumentation of courts and to solve simple legal problems with respect to environmental problems. An important goal is the writing of precise written answers.
Content
In this course, the aim is to gain in-depth-knowledge in forest law, law of landscape and nature protection and spatial planning law
Resources
Lecture Notes
everything necessary will be uploaded on moodle
Literature
Griffel, A.; Raumplanungs- und Baurecht in a nutshell, Dike Verlag, 4. Auflage, Zürich/St. Gallen 2021 Griffel, A.; Umweltrecht in a nutshell, Dike Verlag, 3. Auflage, Zürich/St. Gallen 2023
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- DS , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 20
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture |
Rechtlicher Umgang mit natürlichen Ressourcen
unregelmässige Lehrveranstaltung
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2 h weekly |
Offered In
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Science in Perspective (In “Science in Perspective”-courses students learn to reflect on ETH’s STEM subjects from the perspective of humanities, political and social sciences. Only the courses listed below will be recognized as "Science in Perspective" courses.)
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Type A: Enhancement of Reflection Competence (SiP courses are recommended for bachelor students after their first-year examination and for all master- or doctoral students. All SiP courses are listed in Type A. Courses listed under Type B are only recommendations for enrollment for specific departments.)
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Type B: Reflection About Subject-Specific Methods and Contents (Subject-specific courses. Particularly relevant for students interested in those subjects. All these courses are also listed under the category “Typ A”, and every student can enroll in these courses.)
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