TOSSICOLOGIA AMBIENTALE E OCCUPAZIONALE CON ELEMENTI DI DIRITTO AMBIENTALE MOD. 2: Diritto ambientale

Degree course: 
Corso di Second cycle degree in ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Academic year when starting the degree: 
2020/2021
Year: 
1
Academic year in which the course will be held: 
2020/2021
Course type: 
Compulsory subjects, characteristic of the class
Credits: 
6
Period: 
First Semester
Standard lectures hours: 
48
Detail of lecture’s hours: 
Lesson (48 hours)
Requirements: 

There are no pre-requisite constrains. Basic legal knowledge is useful. A specific lesson will be dedicated to the introduction to fundamental legal concepts.

The verification is divided into two tests, one relating to each module.
To pass both tests, the student must demonstrate adequate theoretical knowledge of the topics covered, ability to make calculations and ability to properly expose the knowledge acquired. The answers will positively evaluate the completeness and synthesis in the presentation of the topics also using diagrams, graphs and illustrations.
Passing the exam is linked to the positive outcome (minimum assessment of 18 thirtieths) of both tests scheduled for each of the two modules. The final evaluation will be the average of the evaluations of the two tests, provided that both are sufficient.

More specifically:

ELEMENTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
Final oral exam. The exam will focus on at least 3 questions related to the course program to define the level of learning and the ability to understand the topics, the terminological property, the ability to apply the acquired knowledge, as well as obviously the communication skills in relation to the theoretical bases of the prevention and risk assessment for health and the environment.

To pass the test, the student must demonstrate adequate theoretical knowledge of the topics covered and the ability to properly expose the knowledge acquired. The answers will positively evaluate the completeness and synthesis in the presentation of the topics also using diagrams, graphs and illustrations. Passing the exam is linked to the positive outcome (minimum assessment of 18 thirtieths) of the test.

More specifically, a final written test will be carried out to evaluate the learning outcomes, consisting of 6 open-ended questions covering all the topics covered in the course; each correct and complete answer is evaluated 5 points. The candidate, having read the overall assessment, can agree with the Professor on an oral exam on a date to be defined.
The time set for the oral test is 30 minute.

Assessment: 
Voto Finale

AIM OF THE COURSE

ELEMENTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
The main objective of the course is to introduce students to the main topics of environmental law, a legal discipline characterized by a high degree of
technicality and interaction with other and different sciences.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Know the proposed environmental law issues and issues;
2. Acquire an adequate knowledge of the legal language

The module focuses on some of the main issues of environmental law. After analyzing the principles and sources of environmental law, the focus is on
specific areas:
- environmental assessments (Environmental Impact Assessment, Strategic Environmental Assessment and Impact Assessment)
- the European regulations REACH (concerning the registration, evaluation, authorization and restriction of chemical substances) and CLP (related to the classification, labeling and packaging of substances and mixtures)
- the "Seveso" directives: evolution of European legislation on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances - environmental responsibility for preventing and repairing environmental damage
climate change, considering both adaptation and mitigation policies (with a focus on international agreements and on renewable energy and biofuels)
- the protection of biodiversity (with an analysis of international conventions and European legislation on the subject) environmental labels / declarations (with a focus on protecting consumers from the phenomenon of greenwashing)
- the discipline of eco-crimes (with an examination of the law of May 22, 2015, No. 6

Book: none
Slides of lessons: from the e-learning website
The slides and the relevant legislation will be provided and made available in pdf format by the teacher on the e-learning website.

Frontal teaching, by teleconference, alternating the presence in the classroom between the Como and Varese classrooms and with slide support. Case studies and real case images are presented for all topics.

The teacher is available for reception of students at the end of each lesson.