Regulatory Frameworks for Environmental Management & Planning (ENVM7123)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2023
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
School of the Environment
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
External
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Practical 1 Hour/ Week
Incompatible
ENVM2504, ENVM3103, ENVM7101, LAWS2960, LAWS3000, LAWS4101, LAWS7016, LAWS7018, PLAN3004
Assessment methods
Assignment, quizzes, reflection
Course enquiries
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | External | External | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
An introduction to the fundamentals of environmental and planning regulation in Australia and Queensland aimed at teaching essential knowledge and practical skills to environmental managers and planners. Topics covered include regulation of: planning & development; environmental protection and nature conservation; water and energy resources; as well as regulation of cross-cutting issues like climate change, mining, and coal seam gas. Professional skills taught include writing and assessing a development application, ethical obligations and duties in professional practice.