James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2000

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EV5206:03

Environment, Biodiversity and Sustainability

Townsville

Inadmissable Subject Combination: TG5201 TG5220

13 lectures, 26 hours workshops. Second semester.

Staff: Dr E Gyuris.

A global perspective on problems associated with rapid population growth, patterns of use of renewable and non-renewable resources and the deterioration of the natural environment. The justification for adopting a sustainable development approach. The relative importance of scientific and technological expertise and changes in human values in gaining support for this strategy.

Learning Objectives:

  1. to provide students with a perspective on ESD that links macro and micro issues and an understanding of implementation of ESD principles from policy to practice.

Assessment by take home examination (50%); verbal presentation (20%); written assignments (30%).


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