Green Criminology

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2024.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU028705
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the concepts of 'green crime' and environmental harm.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain differences between 'green crime'' and environmental harm.

  • 1.2

    Analyse the impact of green crime:

    • anthropocentric harm
    • ecocentric harm.
  • 1.3

    Explain the scope and diversity of green crime and environmental harm.

    This may include: 

    • Wildlife, overfishing, animal abuse
    • Poaching, trafficking, trading
    • Consumption and waste
    • Climate change and global warming
2

Understand the impacts of pollutants on health and the environment.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Evaluate the impacts of pollutants on health and the environment.

    This could include:

    • Air pollution
    • Water pollution
    • Food pollution
    • Dirty energy (fossil fuel/nuclear)
    • Deforestation and its consequences 
3

Understand the importance of politics and legislation to address green criminology.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Explain the importance of politics and legislation to minimise the impact of green crime.

    This could include:

    • Treaties and Conferences
    • Legislation
    • Considering whether environmental justice is efficient
  • 3.2

    Evaluate methods used to control a specific example of green crime.

    This should consider a high profile dispute case (i.e whales fishing legal case between Japan and Australia)

  • 3.3

    Assess the potential consequences of not controlling green crime on two of the following: wildlife, the farming industry, population, environment.