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) unit fee
A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is one that is subsidised by the Australian Government, which means students only pay the student contribution amount of the tuition fee. CSPs are only available to eligible domestic students.
The student contribution amount depends on the unit and how much funding the Government provides. Each unit is classified into a band based on its discipline (which may be different to your overall course discipline).
2025 student contribution amount: $1,164
2025 grandfathered student contribution amount (for students who commenced before 1 Jan 2021*): $1,164
* 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.