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Regulatory Challenges unit (ZAS124)

This unit will be offered subject to minimum enrolment numbers. A decision to continue or cancel the offering will be made no less than one week before classes are due to start. 

If you have enrolled and your enrolment will change as a result of this decision you will be contacted via your UTAS email and supported to find an alternate unit to complete your enrolment.

Introduction

In this unit you will be introduced to the regulatory environment in which applied science enterprises operate. In particular, you will explore the regulatory challenges of product safety, biosecurity and environment protection, as well as business practices inherent in product development, manufacture and commercialisation. You will gain familiarity with various bodies (including local, state and federal government) that regulate applied science enterprises, learn how various tools including Australian and international standards support regulatory compliance by business, and apply your knowledge to explore questions of compliance in work-based scenarios. 

Summary

Unit name Regulatory Challenges
Unit code ZAS124
Credit points 12.5
College/School University College
Discipline Pathways
Coordinator Doctor Robin Katersky Barnes
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Introductory

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

  • Describe the regulatory and stakeholder framework in which applied science enterprises operate
  • Apply tools and frameworks to navigate the regulatory challenges faced by applied science enterprises
  • Analyse potential ethical, environmental and economic risks associated with non-compliance in the context of applied science industry

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

ZAS106|ZAS116|ZAS232

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

- Lectures online
- Tutorials 1.5 hours per fortnight

AssessmentAT1: Annotated Stakeholder Mind Map (20%)|AT2: Compliance Tool Application - Oral Presentation (40%)|AT3: Risk Management and Implementation Plan (40%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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