Fall 2020  |  ESPM 5604 Section 001: Environmental Management Systems and Strategy (18520)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F only
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
Partially Online
Meets With:
ESPM 3604 Section 001
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/08/2020 - 12/16/2020
Mon, Wed 04:00PM - 05:15PM
UMTC, West Bank
Kaufert Laboratory 302
 
09/08/2020 - 12/16/2020
UMTC, West Bank
UMN ONLINE-HYB
Enrollment Status:
Open (0 of 3 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Environmental problems such as climate change, ozone depletion, and loss of biodiversity.
Class Notes:
Students are expected to attend virtual lectures at the scheduled class time via Zoom. These lectures will also be recorded.
Class Description:
Environmental threats and opportunities are becoming increasingly important for business. Environmental problems such as climate change, ozone depletion and loss of biodiversity have become important national and international issues. Governments continue to adopt regulations and standards which influence industrial activity on a daily basis. Banks, insurance companies and other investors have become conscious of liabilities imposed by improper handling of materials and contamination of property. Suppliers and customers are also setting their own requirements. With the advent of the Business Charter on Sustainable Development, the European Environmental Management and Audit Scheme and the ISO series of environmental standards, companies are responding to these challenges by establishing structured environmental management systems. This course provides a theoretical and practical framework for understanding and evaluating environmental impacts within business scenarios. The course enables students to effectively assess the strategic and tactical processes associated with environmental, business and policy trends facing today's organizations.
Exam Format:
multiple choice, essay, short answers
Class Format:
60% Lecture
20% Discussion
20% Other Style student presentations and group projects
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/18520/1209
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
21 May 2007

ClassInfo Links - Fall 2020 Environment Sci, Policy, Mgmt Classes Taught by Tim Smith

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