| Code: | SSUD11-211 |
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Description
The subject will introduce students to the issues of and future prospects for sustainable development. The subject is designed to investigate a number of broad issues including environmental change, alternative energies, political reactions and direct and indirect effects on the property market. The subject will focus on real world examples and cases studies to fully illustrate points. Students will also be given the opportunity to make their own assessments and attempt to deal with problems including the construction and purchase of assets with 40+ year life spans in a world of potentially rapid and far-reaching change. The summative (graded) assessment will be achieved by the completion of two assignments and one examination.
Subject details
Learning outcomes
- Understand the economic effects of environmental policy;
- Understand the effect of energy policy and pricing on the economy;
- Understand regulatory systems including carbon tax and emissions trading scheme;
- Understand the effect of innovation and disruptive technology.
Enrolment requirements
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Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
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