Key facts
UNE unit code: GEPL415
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- Trimester 1 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
Uncertainty is a troubling condition of contemporary policy-making, especially in contested areas like climate change adaptation and natural hazard mitigation where predictions about the future are often disputed.
In these contexts, partnerships between researchers and policy makers can be tense and precarious, but they are also rich with opportunities for innovative and constructive endeavour.
In this unit you will explore relationships between scientific research and policy development in contexts of uncertainty. You will interrogate the critical challenges and opportunities in those relationships. With a broad focus on environmental policy, the unit incorporates theory and case studies in governance, the sciences, and policy development.
Future proof your career in policy design and learn how to create positive working relationships.
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Teaching period | Mode/location |
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Trimester 1 | Online |
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate an advanced understanding of operational differences between scientific research and policy development;
- demonstrate an advanced understanding of the role of scientific research in policy development;
- demonstrate an advanced understanding of key case studies in environmental science and policy; and
- employ advanced communication skills in policy development situations.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
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Case Study Report | Yes | 50% | All offerings | No. Words: 3000 |
Case study presentation | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Video presentation of case study No. Words: 7 minutes (500 words) |
Research Essay | Yes | 30% | All offerings | Research essay No. Words: 2000 |
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