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The impact of human activity on the environment is indisputable, prompting governments to adopt measures aimed at halting and reversing environmental degradation. This course explores the causes of environmental degradation and how the law is responding to these problems. It introduces the principles of environmental law and their application and effectiveness in protecting the environment. It also considers some of the legal regimes established to address issues such as biodiversity loss, air pollution, land degradation, chemical and plastic pollution, and climate change.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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One or more of these courses have a limited number of places. Priority access will be given to students for whom this course is compulsory. Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions for more details on this process.
Environmental law is a fascinating and still evolving area of law. The impact of human activity on the environment is indisputable, prompting governments to adopt measures aimed at halting and reversing environmental degradation. Land degradation, the loss of biological diversity (biodiversity), ozone depletion, plastic pollution, air pollution, and climate change — these are just some of the challenges affecting the Earth. Primarily stemming from uncontrolled development and poorly regulated consumption of natural resources, these issues collectively afflict our planet. The law is an essential tool for addressing these challenges.
This course examines the causes of environmental degradation and how the law is responding to these problems, at international, regional and local levels. It explores the complex relationship between development and the environment, and the North-South dimension of international environmental law, addressing issues of justice and fairness in the global response to environmental degradation.
It introduces the principles of environmental law and their application and effectiveness in protecting the environment. It also considers some of the legal regimes established to address issues such as biodiversity loss, air pollution, land degradation, chemical and plastic pollution, and climate change.
Course aims:
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 60 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 39 | Feedback Weeks | 42 | |
| Feedback |
The feedback will be provided in written form and in accordance with the Common Grading Scale. The feedback will be provided within three weeks as of submission, in accordance with the School’s and University’s policies. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Evaluate | Evaluate the measures adopted to address environmental issues and assess their effectiveness |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Demonstrate reasoning, research and communication skills to evaluate the principles of environmental law and their impact on the development of environmental law |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 30 | Feedback Weeks | 33 | |
| Feedback |
The feedback will be provided in written form and in accordance with the Common Grading Scale. The feedback will be provided within three weeks of submission, in accordance with the School’s and University’s policies. |
Word Count | 2500 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Analyse | Analyse the complex relationship between development and the environment, as well as understanding of the North-South dimension of international environmental law |
| Factual | Understand | Understand the nature of environmental problems, contemporary environmental challenges, and the legal measures, both domestic and international, designed to tackle them |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 49 | Feedback Weeks | 52 | |
| Feedback |
3,000 word online exam. The feedback will be provided in written form and in accordance with the Common Grading Scale. The feedback will be provided within three weeks as of submission, in accordance with the School’s and University’s policies. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Factual | Understand | Understand the nature of environmental problems, contemporary environmental challenges, and the legal measures, both domestic and international, designed to tackle them |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Analyse the complex relationship between development and the environment, as well as understanding of the North-South dimension of international environmental law |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Demonstrate reasoning, research and communication skills to evaluate the principles of environmental law and their impact on the development of environmental law |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Evaluate the measures adopted to address environmental issues and assess their effectiveness |
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