SLE121 - Environmental Sustainability

Unit details

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Enrolment modes:(B)
Credit point(s):1
Previously coded as:

SQE121

EFTSL value:0.125
Unit chair:

J McBurnie

Prerequisite:

Nil

Contact hours:

2 x 1 hour lectures and 1 x 2 hour workshop per week

Note:

Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications.

Content

The aim of SLE121 is to examine the scientific, social and cultural factors that are all integral components of Environmental Sustainability, on International, National and Local scales. This will necessitate a review of what definitions of sustainability there are and how they inter-relate in regards to environmental, social and economic management. The unit aims to develop the ability to: appreciate the diversity and complexity of environmental issues, identify environmental impacts due to human activities, appreciate the range of stakeholders and their viewpoints in relation to particular issues, understand the necessary measures and associated problems in achieving effective sustainable environmental management and understand the principles and applications of sustainable development.

Assessment

Group presentation ancient civilisations 15%, natural resource research project 30%, individual sustainability exercise 20%, class test 35%.

Unit Fee Information

Student Contribution Rate*Student Contribution Rate**Fee rate - Domestic Students Fee rate - International students
$1045$1045$3969$4557

* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.