Overview
This course is available to undergraduate students enrolled in an Environmental Science program. The course examines the legal and policy issues likely to be encountered by an environmental scientist and addresses the question: Is the adversary system the most appropriate method of dealing with conflict in determining the appropriate use … For more content click the Read More button below.
The aim of this course is to acquaint students with the fundamental principles of environmental law; and to explain how these principles are applied. The course assumes that participants have little or no background in the law, and so the course also provides some basic instruction about important legal concepts and structures as well as policy approaches to implementation of regulation and enforcement of the law.
The learning outcomes expected on the completion of this course include:
Demonstrate knowledge of the various sources of environmental law and policyIdentify the influence of common law and international environmental law on the development of Australian lawExplain the structure of environmental laws and engage in critical analysis of the different methods, both regulatory and incentive based, that may be used to implement environmental policyDemonstrate comprehension of the different ways in which environmental disputes may be resolvedNavigate and apply knowledge of environmental planning and assessment processes in the context of natural resourcesDemonstrate awareness of the social and economic context in which environmental law and policy has to be made and recognise the various pressures and influences on the search for optimal environmental protection lawsDemonstrate effective oral communication skills by delivering accurate and insightful contributions in class;Demonstrate effective written communication skills by articulating legal and policy concepts clearly, persuasively and appropriatelyDemonstrate an ability to incorporate a range of legal and interdisciplinary research sources in written communication with appropriate referencing.
Main Topics
legal institutions and sources of lawinfluences on environmental policy and law: common law and international lawfederal environmental law sustainable development environmental planning and assessment biodiversityresolving environmental disputes and enforcing environmental law
Conditions for Enrolment
Prerequisite: Academic Program must be Environmental Science program (3988, 3932, 3965 or 3943)
Delivery
In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)
Fees
| Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable) | $1119 |
| Domestic Students | $6420 |
| International Students | $6420 |
Pre-2019 Handbook Editions
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