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Environmental Policy (ENST90005)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
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Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject provides an introduction to critical concepts and issues related to environmental policy development and implementation, with specific reference to national and international policy domains. Students are introduced to relevant concepts, theoretical issues and practical tools for policy makers. They consider case studies relating to climate change, ozone depletion, water, land degradation, forest preservation, waste and 'sustainability planning'. These case studies include Australian, developing country and international dimensions and considerations. The subject is taught through a combination of lectures and seminars. Students will gain a practical understanding of issues confronting policymakers for a range of environment problems and solutions available to them.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of this subject students will be able to understand how interactions between actors, national and international institutions and scientific, economic and normative discourses shape environmental policy in key areas of concern, including climate, water and biodiversity.
Generic skills
- Be able to demonstrate competence in critical, creative and theoretical thinking through essay writing, seminar discussion and presentations, conceptualising theoretical problems, forming judgments and arguments from conflicting evidence, and by critical analysis.
- Be able to demonstrate proficiency in the application of policy analysis skills to empirical problems.
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the academic protocols of research and presentation.
Last updated: 18 December 2020
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Entry to Masters of Environment program, Masters of Public Policy, or Master of Social Policy or by agreement of the subject coordinator.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
N/A
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 18 December 2020
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
An essay
| Mid semester | N/A |
An essay
| During the examination period | 80% |
OR; alternatively (subject to the coordinator's approval) An essay
| During the examination period | 100% |
Last updated: 18 December 2020
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Peter Christoff Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours two 1-hour seminars per week Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Last updated: 18 December 2020
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Readings will be provided via the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Environmental Science Course Master of Geography Course Master of Science (Geography) Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development) Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development) Major Conservation and Restoration Major Climate Change Major Development Major Education Major Environmental Science Major Environmental Science Major Governance, Policy and Communication Major Sustainable Forests Major Sustainable Forests Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation Major Conservation and Restoration Major Integrated Water Catchment Management Major Tailored Specialisation Major Governance, Policy and Markets Major Integrated Water Catchment Management Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development) Major Climate Change Major Education and Social Change Major Development - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 18 December 2020