SCY3430

Society and environment

(ART)

Proposed to be offered next in 2001

Bob Birrell

8 points + 2 hours per week

Synopsis: Social processes influencing the policies affecting the state of Australia0s renewable and non-renewable resource base and the state of the environment as it affects the quality of life of Australians. Social factors shaping the emergence of environmental problems, the changing public perception of these problems and the processes influencing the outcomes of any societal response.

Assessment: Essay based on class presentation (2000 words): 40% + Essay (4000 words): 60%