Environment and Natural Resources Law
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
LAWS 2037
Undergraduate
Yes
Note: This offering may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
165081
4.5
No
School of Law
This course aims to cover the legal foundations of Australian environmental and natural resources law and its interaction with other disciplines in achieving sustainable environmental outcomes.
The course will explain the influence of international law and the sustainable development goals and will critically examine the roles and responsibilities of all parties involved in the sustainable management of the environment and natural resources in Australia. The course will focus on aspects of particular relevance to South Australia, including water, energy, resources extraction, climate change, biodiversity and heritage protection (including indigenous heritage). It will examine regulatory tools and mechanisms provided for under key Commonwealth and State legislation, alongside economic instruments and voluntary mechanisms. It will also cover the role of litigation and alternate dispute resolution mechanisms in resolving environmental disputes.
., A book of readings will be provided.
Nil
Nil
Component | Duration | ||
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INTERNAL, CITY WEST | |||
Preparatory | 1 x 1 week | ||
Lecture | 2 hours x 10 weeks | ||
Tutorial | 2 hours x 10 weeks | ||
INTERNAL, CITY WEST (INTENSIVE) | |||
Seminar | 40 hours x n/a | ||
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, ONLINE | |||
External | 40 hours x n/a |
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Group presentation, Research assignment, Tutorial work
EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 3)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.