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Courses Handbook 2011

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2011.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2010.

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

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Area: Curtin Sarawak
Credits: 25.0
Contact Hours: 3.0
Seminar: 1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s): 312658 (v.1) People and Cultures of Borneo 101
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)
SOLT (Online) Definitions*: Supplemental
*Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information
Result Type: Grade/Mark

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