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SCM2203 Valuing the Environment
SCHOOL OF NATURAL SCIENCES
Credit Points: 15
Prerequisites:
SCI1181 Managing the Environment , or
SCI1182 Case Studies in Science
 
Description:
This unit provides the student with a basic understanding of economic theory and practice as it applies to the environment. The context of the unit is the different ways aspects of the environment are valued. The unit is structured to contrast the way environmental features are internalised or externalised by traditional market forces, with developing alternatives brought by an ecological approach to economic systems.

This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
G89Bachelor of Environmental Health
G85Bachelor of Science (Environmental Management)
MAENVHEnvironmental Health Major
SMCENVEnvironmental Management 8 Unit Supporting Major
MIENVEnvironmental Management Minor
MAEMANEnvironmental Management Major
MAENVMEnvironmental Management Major
MAEMANEnvironmental Management Major
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 31/03/2008 VET: 31/03/2008