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Courses Handbook 2014

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2014.
Information for the previous year's courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2013.

312663 (v.1) Borneo and the Global Economy 302

Area: Curtin Sarawak
Credits: 25.0
Contact Hours: 3.0
TUITION PATTERNS: The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline.
Seminar: 1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s): 312658 (v.1) People and Cultures of Borneo 101
UNIT REFERENCES, TEXTS, OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT DETAILS: The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline.
Syllabus: Where does Borneo fit in the contemporary global economy principally characterised by the collapse of capitalism and the ultra-dependence on fossil fuels and natural resources? How will Borneo survive the 21st century in a global world rapidly shifting away from the use of its traditional resources (timber, oil and gas)? This unit discusses the relevance of Borneo in the contemporary global economy, critically evaluates its options (sustainable development, regional economic unification, and so on) for the future and assesses the impact of the ups and downs of the global economy on the nations, states and peoples of Borneo. (This unit is particularly recommended for School of Business students).
Field of Education: 091900 Economics and Econometrics (Narrow Grouping)
Result Type: Grade/Mark


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