Pre-requisite: It is recommended that the student have undertaken some units in politics
Pre-requisite: or economics.
This unit is the final unit in the Government major and is part of the Politics and Environmental Studies options. The unit first introduces students to the main points of view involved in the debate about balancing development and conservation. Then these positions are discussed in relation to the physical development of Australia. Students will learn about the analytical tools used in assessing environmental impact and how these are applied, by considering case studies and current environmental issues.