ENVL 3003 Environmental Risk Management

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 300858

Coordinator Samsul Huda Opens in new window

Description This subject examines the world of environmental risk management and will introduce students to environmental management systems including Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Auditing. The subject considers and examines the application of the precautionary principle in real world situations. Students will also be introduced to methods of quantitative risk assessment as applied to environmental and agricultural risks such as urban, peri-urban and rural growth; industrial and agricultural land use; contaminated land, and climate change.

School Science

Discipline Environmental Studies, Not Elsewhere Classified.

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject

Equivalent Subjects ENVL 3004 - Environment Risk Management LGYA 6128 - Agriculture Risk

Restrictions

Successful completion of 120 credit points

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.

Type Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Case study report 3,000 words 40 N Individual
Case Study Each student will submit their report (maximum of 1,500 words) electronically 20 N Individual
Test 2 hours 40 N Individual

Teaching Periods