Administrative and Environmental Law
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
The course was designed with the aim of providing the students with the main references to intend how the existing norms and the case law follow and execute the needs of environmental protection. The acquisition of the fundamental notions of administrative and environmental law is at the basis of this teaching, which is pivotal to the course of Environmental Sciences and Policies.
During the lessons, normative materials, case law and juridical pieces of literature will be examined, in order to let the students acquire a juridical method to be used for their entire course of study
During the lessons, normative materials, case law and juridical pieces of literature will be examined, in order to let the students acquire a juridical method to be used for their entire course of study
Expected learning outcomes
The students must demonstrate to have acquired the knowledge of the main characters of administrative and environmental law, to be able to expose juridical concepts in a correct manner and to have familiarity with the juridical jargon.
Students will also be required to discuss the illustrated concepts in logic and juridical argumentations.
Students will also be required to discuss the illustrated concepts in logic and juridical argumentations.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
In the first part of the course, dedicated to the principles of law (in general) and, specifically, of administrative law, the logical structure of law, the concept and meaning of "legal framework" and the articulation of public powers will be discussed. The administrative organization, the administrative procedure and the principles of administrative action will be presented as well, also specifying the dynamic and role of public power in the definition of public policies.
In the second part of the course, the discussed notions will be used to deepen the ambit of environmental law, form its birth to its most recent issues.
The constitutional, European and international notions of environment will be discussed as well, in order to capture the juridical sense of the right to an environment.
The final part of the course will be dedicated to the introduction of some typical institutions of the administrative environmental law and of some special sectors of environmental regulation, with reference to air, water and soil pollution.
In the second part of the course, the discussed notions will be used to deepen the ambit of environmental law, form its birth to its most recent issues.
The constitutional, European and international notions of environment will be discussed as well, in order to capture the juridical sense of the right to an environment.
The final part of the course will be dedicated to the introduction of some typical institutions of the administrative environmental law and of some special sectors of environmental regulation, with reference to air, water and soil pollution.
Prerequisites for admission
The course is intended for students enrolled in the first year of Environmental Science and Policies. No previous knowledge is required.
Teaching methods
The teaching will encompass frontal lessons and discussion on specific themes with the class.
Teaching Resources
The following indications are valid for both attending and non attending students.
For the administrative law part:
Cassatella et al, Elementi di diritto amministrativo, chapters from 1 to 6, Cedam, 2024
As per the environmental law part:
Lugaresi, Diritto dell'ambiente, Cedam, latest edition available, chapters from 1 to 5.
For the administrative law part:
Cassatella et al, Elementi di diritto amministrativo, chapters from 1 to 6, Cedam, 2024
As per the environmental law part:
Lugaresi, Diritto dell'ambiente, Cedam, latest edition available, chapters from 1 to 5.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The final exam will be held at the end of the course and will consist of an oral test on the topics of the program. The evaluation is expressed in thirtieths (with possible laude). The evaluation criteria consider the preciseness of the contents, the clarity in the exposition and the abilities of critical analysis and re-elaboration of the concepts.
Attending students will be able to hold written mid-term tests subject to evaluation.
Warnings:
- International or Erasmus incoming students are invited to contact the professors in advance;
- The exam modality for the students with disabilities and/or with ADS will have to be agreed with the professors and the competent Office.
Attending students will be able to hold written mid-term tests subject to evaluation.
Warnings:
- International or Erasmus incoming students are invited to contact the professors in advance;
- The exam modality for the students with disabilities and/or with ADS will have to be agreed with the professors and the competent Office.
IUS/10 - ADMINISTRATIVE LAW - University credits: 6
Lessons: 48 hours
Professors:
Parisi Eduardo, Valaguzza Sara
Professor(s)