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Introduction to Environment & Climate Emergency

Postgraduate | CUR-SCP701 | 2022

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Tally up the greatest sustainability issues facing the world today. Predict what problems may arise in the future. Gain a theoretical perspective on topics such as population, climate and food production. Formulate your own policy solutions.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
No ATAR needed,
No prior study
Duration
13 weeks

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Introduction to Environment & Climate Emergency

About this subject

  • At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

    1. analyse and critically evaluate issues of social justice and social responsibility of the individual, the community, business and government in the light of sustainability goals
    2. analyse and synthesise expert information through the lenses of social, biological, cultural and economic interdependence of global life
    3. work individually and collaboratively to use, maintain and develop expert knowledge about sustainability in terms of theoretical, conceptual and methodological elements, showing intellectual independence, creativity and responsibility
    4. communicate orally and in writing theoretical propositions, methodologies and findings in a way that is appropriate for audience and purpose
    5. create innovative policy solutions through the application of research skills, practical experience and understanding beyond a single discipline
    6. demonstrate an understanding of plagiarism, paraphrasing and the principles of Academic Integrity.

Entry requirements

No entry requirements

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

  • CUR-SCP521 (Not currently available)

Additional requirements

  • Equipment requirements - Audio/Visual equipment

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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