James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2019

EV5107 - Environmental Management, Policy and Governance

Credit points: 03
Year: 2019
Student Contribution Band: Band
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This subject introduces students to the theory and processes of environmental management and places these into the broader context of environmental governance, legislation and policy. Topics taught in this subject include: design and implementation of environmental policy; conservation and management planning in the context of Australian and Queensland environmental legislation; stakeholder engagement approaches, and international environmental policy. Case studies are used to demonstrate the practical implementation of environmental management systems and processes. Students at the Masters level are encouraged to pursue their specific topic interests and to develop facilitation and negotiation skills through student-led tutorials and a mock Conference of the Parties exercise.

Learning Outcomes


Availabilities

Townsville, , Study Period 7
Census Date 11-Jul-2019
Face to face teaching 22-Jul-2019 to 26-Jul-2019 (5 day workshop on campus Townsville)
Contact hours:
  • 45 hours
    Assessment:tutorial attendance and participation (20%); essays (50%); conference of the parties preparatory report (30%).

    Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.