Environmental policy is a planned course of action to manage human activities with a view to prevent, reduce, or mitigate harmful effects on nature or natural resources. This subject explores the nature of policy development and implementation and the cultural, environmental, political, legal and ethical issues that can influence the process. It provides an understanding of the policy making process, policy instruments and the skills necessary to analyse policies related to environmental management. There is no residential school associated with this subject. On completion students have an in-depth understanding of the principles, processes, and complexity associated with environment policy.
HD/FL
One session
School of Environmental Sciences
Postgraduate students only.
The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of PKM562 in Session 1 2020. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).
The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2021. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.