University Course Planner The University of Adelaide Australia

GEOG 3021 - Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: 4115
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: Yes
Available for Non-Award Study: Yes
Pre-Requisite: At least 6 units of Level II undergraduate study
Assumed Knowledge: It will be assumed students have proficiency at research and written skills for Level III
Assessment: Attendance & participation 10%, Impact Assessment (3000 words) 30%, Seminar Portfolio 30%, Take home exam 30%
Syllabus:

This course introduces the methodology of environmental impact assessment (EIA) as a vital tool for sound environmental decision-making. It provides an introduction to the concepts, methods, issues and various stages of the EIA process. The various stages of the EIA process, such as screening, scoping, EIA document preparation, public involvement, review and assessment, monitoring and auditing, appeal rights and decision-making are examined. The course draws on contemporary international and Australian case studies and includes building student capacity. In conflict resolution, cross cultural engagement, and stakeholder impact assessment.

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Units
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Amount
3
0.125
          
  


Course Outline

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
4115 Mon 28/06/2021 Fri 02/07/2021 Thu 15/07/2021 Wed 21/07/2021


Class Details

Enrolment Class:
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
95053 SG01 50 34 22 Jun - 6 Jul Tuesday 10am - 1pm Barr Smith South, 2060, Teaching Room
23 Jun - 7 Jul Wednesday 10am - 1pm Horace Lamb, 422, Teaching Room
24 Jun - 8 Jul Thursday 10am - 1pm Barr Smith South, 2060, Teaching Room
25 Jun - 9 Jul Friday 10am - 1pm Horace Lamb, 422, Teaching Room