79004 Environmental Law and Science

6cp

Requisite(s): 91102 Animal Function and Diversity
Undergraduate
Subject coordinator: K Bubna-Litic

This subject introduces the science student to concepts of environmental law and the interface between environmental law and science. It establishes a foundation for the subject 79023 Environmental Forensics Law, and it complements Environmental Management by setting out the legal framework which supports the management of natural resources at both a federal and state level. It introduces the students to legal research.

Topic areas in the subject include:

an introduction to legal concepts, sources of law and legal institutions with a focus on environmental law
legal research to look for case law and legislation
the ethical relationship between humans and the natural environment
the creation of environmental laws at an international, federal, state and local government level
application and legal interpretation of the precautionary principle
environmental impact assessment at both federal and state levels
natural resource management plans under the Environmental Protection and Biological Conservation Act 2000 (Cwth)
current topical environmental issues, such as threatened species, water issues, climate change, focusing on NSW legislation
the role of science in the courts.

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $1,041.62
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,472.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2007 for Commonwealth-supported students who commenced after 2004 and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Domestic fee-paying students and international students should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

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