Course overview
An introduction to the concepts and principles which underpin environmental law. The course will typically address the following topics: the meaning of environment and the current state of the environment in Australia; principles of international environmental law; Constitutional responsibilities and roles relating to the environment; environmental planning through environmental impact assessment and land-use/planning law; environmental protection and pollution law; the protection of biological diversity; water resources law; and environmental dispute resolution.
Course learning outcomes
- Identify key environmental issues at the national, state and local level
- Demonstrate knowledge of key principles of national and state law pertaining to protection of the environment;
- Describe State and Federal powers, responsibilities and institutions in the field of Australian Environmental Law
- Analyse the relationships between environmental laws across multiple sectors and jurisdictions (local, state and national)
- Apply legislation, regulations and case law to issue advice in relation to environmental problems
- Demonstrate basic proficiency in use of the online Planning and Design Code.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 51919
Section LE01
Size 200
Available 197
Class number 51922
Section SE01
Size 75
Available 74
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Class number 51921
Section SE02
Size 75
Available 75
Notes:
Class number 51920
Section SE03
Size 75
Available 74
Notes:
Class number 54343
Section SE04
Size 75
Available 74
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