Science, Engineering and Technology

KGA308

2010  KGA308  Global Political Ecology

Unit Level: Advanced

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KGA308 H Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 2 12-JUL-2010 10-AUG-2010 30-AUG-2010 15-OCT-2010 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

Political ecology brings together the study of natural systems and social systems, exploring political questions of justice and power in the context of environmental transformation and resource use. Drawing upon approaches in human geography, this unit addresses contemporary concerns about the scarcity, distribution and sustainability of natural resources in the light of global power relations, especially between 'developed' and 'developing' countries. Taking food, water and energy as core topics, global patterns of resource production and consumption are analysed. Likely social implications of global environmental change for these resources are also addressed. International case studies, with an emphasis on islands, are presented to investigate complex interactions between local environments and global political and economic processes.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT:

2-hr exam (40%), 2,000-word essay (30%), tutorial portfolio (20%), tutorial presentation (10%)

TEACHING PATTERN: 2-hrs lectures/seminars and 1-hr tutorial weekly

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web supported - H
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
   Resource supported teaching & learning - H
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
About Flexible Study Options

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq

25% Level 200 units in Geography and Environmental Studies (KGA) including KGA205 or KGA223 or permission of the Degree Coordinator

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2010

STAFF: Dr A Davison

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