2009 Course Handbook
LAW865: Biodiversity and Biotechnology Law
This unit evaluates current regimes designed to protect biodiversity. Starting with the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Global Biodiversity Strategy, the unit will evaluate the actions taken both internationally and nationally to save and sustainably use the world's biological diversity. Specific topics covered include legal mechanisms to protect biodiversity, genetically modified organisms, access to genetic resources and intellectual property rights in biodiversity.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| Contact Hours: | -- |
| When Offered: |
D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year
X1 - External study; Offered in the first half-year (On Campus session: 1-3 May) |
| Staff Contact: | Ms Erika Techera |
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| Unit Designations: | -- |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Faculty of Arts |