The class consists of a series of modules and exercises summarizing the many laws, regulations, and procedures governing environmental aspects of the Corps of Engineers civil works process. Modules include an overview of the compliance under the National Environmental Policy Act, and the contents and procedural requirements for the preparation of Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements. Environmental compliance discussions address the: Endangered Species Act, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, National Historic Preservation Act, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Coastal Zone Management Act, Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Management Act, and the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. Other topics include mitigation, cost effectiveness analysis, environmental sustainability, and invasive species. In addition, students are provided guidance on ecosystem restoration authorities and practice under both the continuing authorities and general investigation programs. Ecosystem and other impact assessment methods are reviewed, with exercises focused on the selection of assessment procedures for habitat evaluations.