Biodiversity and Natural Resources Law (835M3)
Biodiversity and Natural Resources Law
Module 835M3
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
The module examines international and regional approaches to the legal protection of biodiversity and natural and cultural heritage. It also examines the way in which some national jurisdictions (emphasising the UK approach) deal with this type of protection. The module will include consideration of the natural science and non-legal social-science that deals with measuring rates of biodiversity loss and the optimum way to protect biodiversity and cultural heritage as well as the interlinking with other volitions for protection.
The aims of the module are (i) to provide a grounding in the relevant international, regional and some aspects of national law; (ii) to provide a critical understanding of such law and the dynamics behind it; (iii) to provide an understanding of the rationale behind approaches to protect biodiversity and heritage and the subject(s)’ relationship with other issues; and (iv) to develop skills of presentation and advocacy
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate, through critical analysis, a critical understanding of biodiversity and natural resources law and the scientific/social scientific postulations/propositions that form the foundations of such law and aspects of the law’s interlinking with other issues
Demonstrate a critical knowledge of the development of biodiversity and natural resources law in the context of theories of governance, regulation, rights and sustainability.
Demonstrate an ability to summarise and critically analyse and evaluate the issues covered in preparation for assessment
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (2000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 Thu 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 00000111110 |
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