SLE308 - Policy Instruments for Sustainability

Unit details

Enrolment modes:	(B)
Credit point(s):	1
Previously coded as:	SQE302
EFTSL value:	0.125
Unit chair:	K James
Prerequisite:	Any two level 2 units
Contact hours:	2 x 1 hour lectures and 1 x 2 hour tutorial per week
Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications.

Content

Topics to be addressed in this unit include, the interaction of policy at the international, national, state, local and industry levels; the roles and responsibilities of individuals, community groups, industry, institutions and various levels of government and authorities in policy processes; the role of political and social factors in the development of policy; the range of processes which lead to policy formulation and implementation; the use of educational, economic and regulatory policy instruments to achieve environmental goals; evaluation of the effectiveness of policies; techniques for conducting environmental audits; use of life cycle analysis as a decision making tool; implementation of environmental management systems.

Assessment

Environmental debate 15%, policy analysis exercise 30%, policy preparation and case study 40%, class test 15%

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.