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Fenner School of Environment and Society · ANU College of Systems and Society
This course critically analyses the relationships between people and their environments. It focuses on the big issue facing the globe - the equitable and sustainable use of this planet's resources. We examine different ways of conceptualising the nature of resources, the environment and society. The contrasts and connections between scientific and social science theory and methods will be examined. Key factors mediating the inter-relationships between society and environment will be explored including resource use, population and technological change. Other key concepts critically explored will include social justice, equity and sustainability. These issues will be explored through case studies that will include: the role of Indigenous people in resource management, the international dimension of global climatic change, water and land degradation and biodiversity conservation. Guest speakers will be drawn from the many ANU Colleges and the government, community and business sectors. Honours Pathway Option This course participates in the Honours Pathway option run by the College of Science. Further information and expressions-of-interest will be sought at the commencement of the semester.
Field trip report (hurdle)
Learning outcomes 2, 3, 4, 5
Tutorial Assessment Tasks
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Weekly quizzes
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester including: - Face-to face component which may consist of 1 x 1 hour lecture, 1 x 2 hour seminar plus 1 x 2 hour tutorial per week. - A compulsory 3 day field trip during the mid-semester teaching break at the Kioloa Coastal Campus. - Approximately 50 hours of self directed study which will include preparation for lectures, presentations and other assessment tasks. Students are expected to actively participate and contribute towards discussions. Work Integrated Learning Fieldwork All students engage with WIL partners (internal/external) as a minor component of the course Other Information There are additional field trip fees (<$200) applicable to participation in this course (payment to ANU Science Shop). - Field-based teaching and learning activity forms an integral and important part of many courses delivered by the Fenner School of Environment & Society. Fieldwork activities are designed to allow you put the skills you’ve learned in the classroom into practice in new environments and provide powerful enrichment to student learning.
There are no prescribed text books, rather, a variety of recommended reading will be made available via Learning Management system.