A study of the distinct body of federal law (both substantive and procedural) governing navigation and shipping. Topics associated with this field of study include: shipping, navigation, waters, commerce, seamen, towage, wharves, piers and docks, insurance, maritime liens, canals, recreation and piracy.

*Paper or exam. Students who have completed 27 credits may use this course to satisfy their upper-level writing requirement.  If taking for ULW, must concurrently register for Upper-Level Writing Workshop unless the Workshop has already been successfully completed.