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Fundamental Knowledge in Environmental Management: Law - LAWS3439
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Faculty: Faculty of Law
 
 
School:  Faculty of Law
 
   
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Excluded: LAWS4361
 
 
Fee Band: 2 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
  

Description

This course has been specifically designed for candidates undertaking the MEM program. It is one of six fundamental knowledge courses for students without any formal background in the relevant disciplinary area. The course aims to provide students with an introduction to the fundamental principles and concepts of environmental law and policy. In addition, the course examines the basic legal institutions and mechanisms that comprise the environmental legal system as well as the legal techniques used in environmental protection. The focus of the course is both international and domestic. Topics that will be addressed in the course include: introductions to domestic and international legal systems; concepts and principles of environmental law and policy; the design of environmental laws and institutions; environmental planning and assessment; pollution control; environmental dispute resolution; protection of biological diversity; and heritage conservation.

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