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Green Policy, Law, Government Regulations
I. Course Prefix/Number: MGT 127
Course Name: Green Policy, Law, Government Regulations
Credits: 3 (3 lecture; 0 lab)
II. Prerequisite
None
III. Course (Catalog) Description
Course presents evolving “green” legal and regulatory issues. Topics include: the role of the law and regulation in “green” industries and the emerging impact on business, the public sector and society. The course will be of interest to anyone involved in business management and marketing, public administration, building design construction and maintenance, education, healthcare, real estate, and many other industries impacted by evolving environmental requirements.
IV. Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course the student or business representatives will be able to:
1. Assess policies and forces that shape the adoption of laws and regulations governing sustainable practices in business, industry and the public sector.
2. Recognize how environmental policy becomes law, which becomes regulations and standards.
3. Identify how green techniques and standards are driven and affected by local, state and federal government.
1. Assess policies and forces that shape the adoption of laws and regulations governing sustainable practices in business, industry and the public sector.
2. Recognize how environmental policy becomes law, which becomes regulations and standards.
3. Identify how green techniques and standards are driven and affected by local, state and federal government.
V. Academic Integrity
Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity
and follow Oakton's Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:
• cheating,
• plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
• falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
• helping others to cheat,
• unauthorized changes on official documents,
• pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
• making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
• any other behavior that violates academic integrity.
There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.
• cheating,
• plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
• falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
• helping others to cheat,
• unauthorized changes on official documents,
• pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
• making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
• any other behavior that violates academic integrity.
There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.
VI. Sequence of Topics
• Green Standards
• Green Energy Policy
• Green consumer issues related to food, transportation, recreation, travel, housing, purchasing, etc.
• Green Building Requirements
• Green municipal and state issues
• Overview of bidding and other compliance matters
• Traceability and Green products and services
• Green Energy Policy
• Green consumer issues related to food, transportation, recreation, travel, housing, purchasing, etc.
• Green Building Requirements
• Green municipal and state issues
• Overview of bidding and other compliance matters
• Traceability and Green products and services
VII. Methods of Instruction
Lecture, class discussion, useful handout material, and guest lecturers as appropriate.
Course may be taught as face-to-face, media-based, hybrid or online course.
Course may be taught as face-to-face, media-based, hybrid or online course.
VIII. Course Practices Required
1. Reading Assignments
2. Writing Assignments
3. Homework Assignments
4. Case Studies
2. Writing Assignments
3. Homework Assignments
4. Case Studies
IX. Instructional Materials
Texts will be determined.
X. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
Grades are based on written assignments, classroom presentations/participation and projects.
40% Written Assignments
30% Presentation/Participation
30% Project(s)
Progress is measured by short quizzes, class participation, mid-term and final exams supplemented by a short term paper.
40% Written Assignments
30% Presentation/Participation
30% Project(s)
Progress is measured by short quizzes, class participation, mid-term and final exams supplemented by a short term paper.
XI. Other Course Information
If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in the Learning Center. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.
