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GEOG 5003 - Environmental Impact Assessment

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2016

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This course introduces the methodology of environmental impact assessment (EIA) as a vital tool for sound environmental management and decision-making. The course provides an overview of the concepts, methods, issues and various forms and stages of the EIA process.It examines the development of EIA overseas and in Australia. It mainly draws on case studies of EIA in South Australia but also focuses on the EIA process in other countries, including developing countries. Different levels and systems of EIA are examined to highlight the diversity of approach and impact of the EIA process.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code GEOG 5003
    Course Environmental Impact Assessment
    Coordinating Unit Geography, Environment and Population
    Term Semester 1
    Level Postgraduate Coursework
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 6
    Contact Up to 3 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Incompatible GEST 5003
    Restrictions Available to ProCertEnvPolicy&Mgt, GradCertEnvPolicy&Mgt, GradDipEnvPolicy&Mgt, MEnvPolicy&Mgtm, MEnvPolicy&Mgt(App), MPlanning, MPlan(UrbDes), MSustain & MSustain(Adv) students only
    Assessment Case study report (35%), seminar presentation (20%); seminar participation and summaries (15%); take home exam (30%)
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Thomas Wanner

    Course Timetable

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  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    1 Explain the major principles of environmental impact assessment in Australia
    2 Understand the different steps within environmental impact assessment
    3 Discuss the implications of current jurisdictional and institutional arrangements in relation to environmental impact assessment
    4 Communicate both orally and in written form the key aspects of environmental impact assessment
    5 Understand how to liaise with and the importance of stakeholders in the EIA process
    6 Be able to access different case studies/examples of EIA in practice
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  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    The core text for this course is:

    Harvey, N and Clarke, B 2012 Environmental Impact Assessment, Oxford Press.
    Recommended Resources
    Other suggested readings:

    Elliot, M. and Thomas, I. 2009. Environmental Impact Assessment in Australia, The Federation Press

    Wood, C. 2003. Environmental Impact Assessment: A Comparative Review, Pearson Hall press.

    The journal called Environmental Impact Assessment Review is an excellent resource. 
    Online Learning
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    Course Grading

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    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

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