SCENV3500 Climate and Environmental Issues in a Changing World
Our climate is now changing in response to an array of anthropogenic impacts. An understanding of the rate, mode and scale of these changes are now of vital importance to society and the environment. In this unit we look at historical (ie measured), current and predicted changes linking proposed causes and effects, and also adaptation and mitigation options available to tackle undesirable present and future changes. Wider impacts of environmental change and policy framework at a local and global level to tackle present and future climate scenarios are considered. We investigate national and international case studies of historical and contemporary effects of environmental change on the biophysical environment, including flora and fauna, extreme events, food security and society, new energy futures and climate ready initiatives. This unit will help prepare students for the dynamic world of work they are about to enter.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).
2025 contribution amount* $1,164
2025 grandfathered contribution amount* $1,164
Grandfathered contribution amount - if you are a continuing student, who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.
* For Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.
