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LAWS5010

Environmental Law

10 Units 5000 Level Course

Available in 2013

Callaghan Campus Semester 2

Previously offered in 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006, 2005, 2004

LAWS courses are only available to students enrolled in Bachelor of Laws (LAWS) degree programs.

This course examines key pieces of New South Wales Legislation, Commonwealth legislation and common law principles relating to degradation, protection and use of the natural environment. The course also examines the role of international law in responding to international environmental degredation and its influence upon domestic law and policy.

Objectives The objectives of this course are to promote knowledge of key pieces of domestic legislation, common law and international law relevant to degradation, protection and use of the natural environment and to encourage critical approaches to current issues in environmental law and policy.
Content The following topics will be covered in this course:
1 Australian government regulation of the environment
2 Common law and property rights in environmental regulation
3 Environmental assessment and approval in NSW
4 Environmental assessment and approval by the Commonwealth
5 Pollution regulation
6 Sustainable development in Environmental Law and Policy
7 Ozone depletion
8 Climate change
9 Biodiversity loss
10 Environmental justice
Replacing Course(s) NA
Transition NA
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge LAWS1001A, LAWS1001B, LAWS1002A, LAWS1002B, LAWS2003A, LAWS2003B, LAWS3004A, LAWS3004B, LAWS3005, LAWS4002
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Seminar
Assessment Items
Other: (please specify) Problem-based assignment or essay
Other: (please specify) Choice of Research essay or final exam
Presentations - Group Group Seminar presentation
Contact Hours Lecture: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Compulsory Components
Requisite by Enrolment This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Laws and associated combined degree programs.
Timetables 2013 Course Timetables for LAWS5010