Unit details
SLE308 - Policy Instruments for Sustainability
| Offered at: | (B) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Previously coded as: | SQE302 |
| 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 |
| $1076 | $1076 | $4108 | $4717 |
* 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.
