lst2el environmental law
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
LST2EL
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides an overview of the legal and regulatory frameworks to protect and manage the Australian environment at the Federal, state and local level. It introduces students to the scope and sources of Australian environmental law, the regulatory tools utilised and broadly based environmental law principles. The environmental management and regulatory challenges in relation to waste and pollution management, biodiversity protection and climate change and energy are examined. Environmental planning, impact assessment and development approval, dispute resolution, enforcement and compliance are considered through readings and seminar case studies.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSteven Geroe
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must have passed 120 credit points at first year level
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsLAW1LIM
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsThe incompatible subject is to ensure that students enrolled in a LAW degree do not enrol in this subject. This should not be used for the purpose of granting credit as LAW1LIM and LST2EL are not compatible.
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Nutshell : Environmental Law
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorRachel Baird
Year2012
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherThomson
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSteven Geroe
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Ten 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Reflection activities (1600 words)Two 800 word exercises, requiring students to critically evaluate selected aspects of environmental law in context. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Research essay (2000 words plus 500 words abstract)Students will be required to research and evaluate a selected topic of Australian environmental law in context | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
Four online quizzes (400 words in total)Each quiz is made up of 20 multiple choice questions | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSteven Geroe
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Ten 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Reflection activities (1600 words)Two 800 word exercises, requiring students to critically evaluate selected aspects of environmental law in context. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Research essay (2000 words plus 500 words abstract)Students will be required to research and evaluate a selected topic of Australian environmental law in context | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
Four online quizzes (400 words in total)Each quiz is made up of 20 multiple choice questions | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSteven Geroe
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Ten 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Reflection activities (1600 words)Two 800 word exercises, requiring students to critically evaluate selected aspects of environmental law in context. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Research essay (2000 words plus 500 words abstract)Students will be required to research and evaluate a selected topic of Australian environmental law in context | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
Four online quizzes (400 words in total)Each quiz is made up of 20 multiple choice questions | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Shepparton, 2020, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSteven Geroe
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Ten 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Reflection activities (1600 words)Two 800 word exercises, requiring students to critically evaluate selected aspects of environmental law in context. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Research essay (2000 words plus 500 words abstract)Students will be required to research and evaluate a selected topic of Australian environmental law in context | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
Four online quizzes (400 words in total)Each quiz is made up of 20 multiple choice questions | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |