Hobart
This interdisciplinary unit is available as an elective and is suitable for students with backgrounds including (but not limited to) Science, English, Government, History, Law, Management, Psychology and/or Sociology.
Introduction
This unit provides an introduction to legal, administrative, social and scientific aspects of environmental impact assessment (EIA) using case studies. The unit emphasises the practical aspects of environmental impact assessment in Tasmanian contexts, but EIA processes and legislation are similar in many parts of the world. Being able to navigate the Tasmanian system will translate well into be able to work in EIA in other parts of Australia and internationally. The unit has a diverse enrolment from science, law, social science, engineering, surveying and other land management disciplines who bring their own disciplinary knowledge and skills to bear on complex socio-environmental problems. The unit is strongly work-integrated, with a significant emphasis on professional practice skills that will bridge from studies into the workplace.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Environmental Impact Assessment |
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| Unit code | KGA381 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences |
| Discipline | Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences |
| Coordinator | Dr Emma Pharo |
| Teaching staff | Dr Dave Kendal |
| Level | Advanced |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
1 | Apply environmental knowledge and EIA process to case studies in order to make recommendations about environmental outcomes. |
2 | Analyse the social-political context of environmental impact assessment in order to advise on stakeholder management. |
3 | Evaluate self, team and project management tools (such as risk assessment) for EIA case studies in order to actively manage projects in a complex and multidisciplinary environment. |
Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
Admission into a Masters course OR 25 credit points at intermediate level
Co-requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 1 x 2 hr workshop weekly; 4 hour field trip; 20 hours of flexibly delivered practicals |
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| Assessment | AT1 Report 30% AT2 Case study 30% AT3 Case study 40% |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
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