GEOE 391Law and Ethics for Environmental and Geological Engineers
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Engineering
- Subject
- Geological Engineering
- Cross-listed
- ENVE 391
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
Philosophy of environmental controls; introduction to national and international regulatory structures relevant to industrial planning, emissions control, environmental impact assessment, occupational health; stance of government, industry and community pressure groups. Contract law. Professional ethics, including the social responsibility of engineers, conflicts of interest.
Prerequisites
- Complete all of the following
- Students must be in level 4B
- Enrolled in H-Geological Engineering
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Winter 2027 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 4852 | 0 / 30 | W 17:30–20:20 |
| LEC 701 | 1962 | 7 / 9999 | Online or by arrangement |
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