Unit

School Of Science And Health

Environmental Regulation and PolicyWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 300841.1

Discipline: ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED

Student Contribution Band: 2

Level: 2

Credit Points: 10

Equivalent Units
300784 - Environmental Regulations and Policy; 300630 - Environmental Regulations

About this Unit
This unit aims to provide students with a broad understanding of the current environmental regulations available to environment protection and planning authorities at the State and Local Government level to protect and manage the natural and built environments. This unit will also consider environmental policy introduced by the State and Commonwealth governments to manage land use activities so as to encourage sustainable development practices. It is a suitable unit for students entering government or industry in environmental management, health and planning roles. There is a particular focus on the use of legislation and preparation of policy to address environmental and health risks to the community.