Environmental Law

A.Y. 2023/2024
6
Max ECTS
42
Overall hours
SSD
IUS/10
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide students with: - in-depth knowledge of the topics covered by the course, based on the assumption that the basic elements have been acquired during the previous university career; - the ability to critically address issues and resolve legal issues by reworking the concepts learned; - the strengthening of the technical language relevant to the subject; - the ability to connect the different topics in order to develop useful proposals for the solution of concrete cases, also through case-based lessons carried out with the active participation of the students.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student who has successfully learned the subject will have a thorough knowledge of the topics of the course, with the acquisition of a method of reasoning suitable for dealing with legal issues relating to the protection of the environment.
Single course

This course can be attended as a single course.

Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Legal notion of "Environment"; constitutional and european principles on environmental protection; subjective positions with regard to environmental matters; administrative environmental proceedings; environmental protection through economic and contractual measures; environmental protection from pollution and environmental liability; protection of biodiversity; overview on the production of energy from renewable sources.
Prerequisites for admission
As per the didactic regulations of the degree course, having passed the exams of private law institutions and constitutional law is a pre-condition.
Teaching methods
Lectures including discussion of relevant case law.
Teaching Resources
Nicola Lugaresi, Diritto dell'Ambiente, CEDAM, last available edition.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam will be held orally.
IUS/10 - ADMINISTRATIVE LAW - University credits: 6
Lessons: 42 hours