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Environmental Policy (ENST90005)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| 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
On completion of this subject, students should 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
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- 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: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into one of the following: MC-ENV Master of Environment, 344AB Master of Public Policy and Management, 706AA Master of Social Policy
OR
Permission of the subject coordinator.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
| 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: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Vanessa Lamb Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours two 1-hour seminars per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 contact information
Last updated: 3 November 2022
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 Science (Geography) Course Master of Geography Major Governance, Policy and Communication Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation Major Development Major Governance, Policy and Markets 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 Conservation and Restoration Major Development Major Education and Social Change Major Integrated Water Catchment Management Major Environmental Science Major Environmental Science Major Integrated Water Catchment Management Major Climate Change Major Sustainable Forests Major Sustainable Forests Major Tailored Specialisation Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development) Major Climate Change Major Education - 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: 3 November 2022