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Previously coded as LAW7068
Learning outcomes
Apply knowledge and understanding of recent developments in relation to international environmental law and policy in response to the increasingly global, transboundary nature of ecological problems with creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice and/or for further learning;
Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in relation to foundational aspects of public international law which underpin international environmental law, including sovereignty, jurisdiction, territory and state responsibility;
Conduct research in international environmental law and major international environmental agreements based on knowledge of appropriate research principle and methods; and
Use cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate at an abstract level complex ideas and concepts relevant to international environmental law.
Assessment summary
Competency Hurdle: You must attend 80% of the classes in this unit.
If you fail to meet the hurdle, but would have otherwise passed the unit, you will be awarded a mark of 45 and an NH (hurdle fail) grade for the unit. If you fail to meet a hurdle and would have also failed the unit, you will be awarded your mark and an N grade for the unit.
1. Research assignment (4500 words): 60%
2. Take-home exam (3000 words): 40%