Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
This unit provides an introduction to environmental protection law in Western Australia in its national and international contexts. It focuses on the law relating to pollution controls and environmental impact assessment. The unit considers a range of legal techniques and principles applied to environmental protection.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) display a sound knowledge of the guiding principles of environmental law and the key concept of (ecologically) sustainable development; (2) identify and explain the ethical issues underpinning environmental law; (3) demonstrate their understanding of the meaning of environmental harm and pollution; (4) demonstrate an understanding of, analyse and apply the principal legal techniques of controlling environmental harm and pollution control including administrative legal instruments such as policies, licences and notices, property rights, and civil and criminal liabilities; (5) demonstrate an understanding of, analyse and apply the State and Commonwealth legal regimes of environmental impact assessment; (6) apply the above concepts, techniques and legal tools to the issue of climate change; and (7) students also have the opportunity to develop their research, critical analysis and communication skills.
- Assessment
Students demonstrate achievement of the outcomes in a variety of assessment methods which may include tutorial attendance and participation, a written essay and a final examination. Further assessment information is provided in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Professor Alex Gardner
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- LAWS1108 Torts II, LAWS1106 Criminal Law II, LAWS2205 Property II,
and LAWS4400 Constitutional Law I - Co-requisites
- LAWS3385 Administrative Law I
- Advisable prior study
- LAWS4401 Constitutional Law II
- Contact hours
- lectures: 2 hours per week
tutorials: 1 hour per fortnight - Text
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Bates, G. Environmental Law in Australia, 8th edn: LexisNexis Butterworths 2013
A Reader for the unit is available for purchase at the University Co-operative Bookshop. Copies of the readers are also available on Closed Reserve. - Statutes
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The unit focuses on two pieces of legislation and relevant case law:
Environmental Protection Act 1986 (WA), with the Environmental Protection Regulations 1987 and Environmental Impact Assessment Administrative Procedures made under the Act
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cwlth)
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.