School Of Science And HealthEnvironmental Decision MakingWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 401153.1
Discipline: ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 7
Credit Points: 20
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in the online courses Master of Science or any other postgraduate program where this unit can be taken an unspecified elective and where there are sufficient credit points available in the study program.
About this Unit
Many of decisions and actions affect the environment, yet economic and political considerations often dominate. Defining environment to include biophysical, social, political, economic and other factors, this online unit uses a systems framework to integrate ‘environment’ with other elements in environmental decision-making situations. Students will learn techniques and skills in systems thinking including: modelling, evaluating, negotiating, formulating problems and opportunities, identifying feasible and desirable changes and taking action. The unit features a case study on air travel and examples including water, energy, agriculture and climate change. Students will also explore an environmental decision-making situation through the development of a project.
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Students are required to have access to the internet and appropriate hardware and software for online study.