Hobart
Introduction
This unit provides an introduction to legal, administrative, social and scientific aspects of environmental impact assessment, environmental auditing, environmental management systems and related environmental management tools. The unit emphasises the practical aspects of environmental management for Tasmanian, Australian and international contexts. The unit is intended for students who are interested in or plan to work in environmental management or a related field.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Environmental Impact Assessment |
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| Unit code | KGA581 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences |
| Discipline | Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences |
| Coordinator | Emma Pharo |
| Teaching staff | Dave Kendal |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
ILO 1 describe and apply the process of EIA including relevant legislation, actors and institutions
ILO 2 reflect on the wider socio-political context of EIA
ILO 3 explain when and how to apply a variety of additional environmental decision-making tools
Fees
Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
KGA381
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 1 X 50 minute lecture weekly and 1 x 50 minute workshop weekly. A fieldtrip will be scheduled in Week 5. |
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| Assessment | Online discussion 30%, individual report 30%, workshops and presentation 40% |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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