Environmental Law

Presentation

Framed in a degree in Environmental Engineering, the subjet of Environmental Law aims to provide the students with a general understanding of Law - its principles, institutions, mechanisms and techniques, as well as its practical implementation in the main environmental themes.

Programme

Environmental Engineering

Level of Qualification|Semesters|ECTS

| Semestral | 5

Year | Type of course unit | Language

2 |Mandatory |Português

Code

ULP287-8105

Recommended complementary curricular units

>> Introduction to Environmental Engineering

Professional Internship

Não

Syllabus

1. Presentation, Knowledge Evaluation Method and Introduction to the Subject.

2. Introduction to Environmental Law

3. Objectives and Principles of Environmental Law

4. Basis of Environment Policy

5. Environmental Legal Framework

     >> Environmental Assessment

     >> Water Resources

     >> Air

     >> Climate Change

     >> Noise

     >> Waste

     >> Soil and Land Planning

     >> Nature Conservation and Biodiversity

     >> Environmental Responsibility

Objectives

The objectives of this subject are:

>> Understand the law general principles, institutions and mechanisms.

>> Understand the structure and practice of using legal instruments.

>> Know the legislation applicable to several environmental themes, simulating its application in professional practice situations (with cases studies).

Teaching methodologies and assessment

The teaching methodology aims to encourage participation and stimulate students' initiative in their own educational process, being structured in two types of sessions:

     >> Theoretical sessions, through the presentation of themes, videos and other multimedia content.

     >> Practical sessions, through case study analysis, practical exercises and group discussions and reflections.

The cumulative impact of these two types of sessions provides an iterative relationship between students and teacher, promoting an effective participation in the classroom and linking knowledge with professional practice.

The Continuous Evaluation Method will be applied (in accordance to the ULP General Evaluation Regulation), considering two assessment instruments:

     >> Participation and assignments in the classroom (30%)

     >> Written test (70%)

Classes are compulsory (students may not miss more than 30% of planned classes).

References

>> Archer, António Barreto (2009). Direito do Ambiente e Responsabilidade Civil, Almedina.

>> Condesso, Fernando dos Reis (2001). Direito do Ambiente, Ed. Almedina, 1319p.

>> Figueiredo Dias, José E. O. (2000). Direito Constitucional e Administrativo do Ambiente, Cadernos CEDOUA, Ed. Almedina, Coimbra.

>> Santos, Claúdia M.ª Cruz, Figueiredo Dias, José E. O., Aragão, M.ª Alexandra S., Canotilho, J. J. G. (1998). Introdução ao Direito do Ambiente, Universidade Aberta, Lisboa, p.255.

>> Aragão, Mª Alexandra de Sousa (1997). O Princípio do Poluidor Pagador - Pedra Angular da Política Comunitária do Ambiente, Boletim da Faculdade de Direito de Coimbra - Studia Jurídica 23, Universidade de Coimbra, Coimbra Editora.

>> Kiss, Alexander, Skelton, Dinah (1997). Manual of European Environmental Law, 2nd ed., Cambridge University Press. pp.3-7.

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