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Humans: Earth Shapers

Undergraduate | TAS-XBR112 | 2024

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

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Humans: Earth Shapers

About this subject

  • Upon completion of this subject, the student should be able to:

    1. Outline the current scientific theories of how Earth’s natural systems change through time.
    2. Describe the impacts of humans on Earth’s natural systems.
    3. Identify the values held by you and others in relation to human impacts on natural systems.
    4. Explain the role of governance on shaping human impacts on Earth’s natural systems.

Entry requirements

No entry requirements

Additional requirements

  • Other requirements - Teaching Arrangement: This subject has weekly web pages with pre-recorded lectures and self-directed activities, weekly discussion boards and specific tutorials focused on each of the 5 assessment items.

Study load

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

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