ENM433 People in the Global Environment (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Biological Sciences (BILSC)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
Human activities are changing the natural environment on a global scale. Burning fossil fuels, farming fragile lands, industrial pollution, tropical deforestation and loss of native biodiversity, and climate change are just some of the trademarks of the world's economic development. Despite impressive increases in national wealth in many countries during the 20th century, and notably China and India since the beginning of the 21st century, nearly 3 billion people remain in poverty and face increasing inequity in their share of the world's wealth.
This subject will critically examine the key issues and links between economic development and environmental management in a global context, while drawing on a range of case studies in Australia and the wider Asia Pacific region.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
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| Distance | Albury-Wodonga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ENM433
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
be able to:
- discuss the key issues resulting from the impacts of human activity on the natural environment in a global context;
- critically analyse the main debates associated with use and protection of natural resources;
- explain the range of strategies being implemented globally that seek to balance human development with natural resource management;
- actively contribute to analytical conversations on key global environmental issues.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.