121-021 Environmental Politics and Management

All BSc students, except those enrolled in the BA/BSc combined course and the BASc course, can only receive credit at the 200-level for this subject.

Usually completion of 100 points of first and/or second year subjects including at least 50 points at 100-level from approved subjects in your home faculty. Australian studies students wishing to enrol in this subject would normally have completed first year Australian studies.

This subject explores a range of contemporary Australian environmental issues, examining the history of their emergence and management during the past two centuries of European settlement. Case studies to illuminate ways of understanding and managing the Australian continent. The subject examines linkages between the scientific, cultural, economic and political dimensions environmental politics and management. Students should become familiar with mechanisms used to contain or resolve recent environmental conflicts, and be able to interpret them in the context of broader questions relating to ecological governance and sustainable development.

• be able to think critically about issues relating to Australian environmental politics and management;

• be able to develop a conceptual framework appropriate to understanding and interpreting Australian environmental issues;

• be able to learn research skills appropriate to understanding and interpreting Australian environmental issues;

• be able to write coherent and well-researched essays;

• be able to engage in effective oral presentations.

Written work totalling 4000 words comprising an oral presentation of a tutorial paper 10% (due during the semester), an essay of 3000 words 60% (due after mid semester break), a take-home examination of 1000 words 25% (due at the end of semester), and tutorial attendance 5%. Each component of assessment must be completed for a student to be able to pass this subject.