ENVL 2002 Environmental Regulation and Policy

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 300841

Coordinator Ian Wright Opens in new window

Description This unit aims to provide students with a broad understanding of the current environmental regulations available to environment protection and planning authorities at the State and Local Government level to protect and manage the natural and built environments. This unit will also consider environmental policy introduced by the State and Commonwealth governments to manage land use activities so as to encourage sustainable development practices. It is a suitable unit for students entering government or industry in environmental management, health and planning roles. There is a particular focus on the use of legislation and preparation of policy to address environmental and health risks to the community.

School Science

Discipline Environmental Studies, Not Elsewhere Classified.

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 2 subject

Equivalent Subjects ENVL 3001 - Environmental Regulations and Policy
ENVL 3002 - Environmental Regulations
ENVL 3010 - Environmental Planning Policy Regulation

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Item Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Essay 1500 words 45 N Individual
Report 2000 words 55 N Individual

Teaching Periods