| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
|---|---|
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
To teach a systematic approach to environmental impact assessment as a component of the development planning processes. The module provides guidance in the preparation of environmental impact assessment and in the evaluation of environmental impact statement prepared by others. It also provides practice in team working and in preparation of a technical report.
1. Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment
2. Screening & scoping procedures
3. Baseline assessment techniques
4. Impact prediction
5. Impact evaluation
6. Mitigation techniques
7. Strategic environmental assessment
8. Stakeholder analysis
9. Seminar discussions on case studies
10. Seminar discussions on team working and peer assessment
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Academic Staff Contact Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 36:00 | 36:00 | 0:00 | Preparation of EIA report |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 0:00 | revision and completion of Semester 2 examination |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 18 | 1:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 24:00 | 24:00 | 0:00 | Review selected articles and case studies |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 6 | 2:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | seminars |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | Guidance on preparation of EIA report |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Fieldwork | 3 | 3:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Reflective learning activity | 6 | 3:00 | 18:00 | 0:00 | reflection on group work |
| Guided Independent Study | Student-led group activity | 6 | 4:00 | 24:00 | 0:00 | Group activity for EIA report preparation |
| Guided Independent Study | Student-led group activity | 3 | 2:00 | 6:00 | 0:00 | Preparation and follow up for field trips |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 18 | 1:30 | 27:00 | 0:00 | Writing up lecture notes and related reading |
| Total | 200:00 | 45:00 |
Student contact time comprises a combination of lectures, small group teaching and field classes. Lectures deliver information on principles of EIA. Small group teaching provides practice through interactive activities which develop understanding and skills. Team leadership and facilitation skills are introduced in a small teaching group at the beginning of the module with some reminder and consolidation of teamworking skills. The group work throughout the module then allows the practice and further development and self-assessment of these skills. Field classes provide practice in different aspects of environmental assessment required for the group project.
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 120 | 2 | A | 50 | N/A |
| Description | Length | When Set | Percentage | Resit Available Off Campus | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 120 | A | 100 | N/A |
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case study | 2 | M | 50 | Report on group project with a peer assessment |
Examination tests knowledge and understanding across the full module content. Breadth is assessed through part 1 which contains true/false and short answer questions. Depth is assessed through part 2 in which students answer one essay question.
Group project tests critical ability, insight and written presentation. Work in a group reflects professional practice and reduces the writing burden. Peer assessment is used to discriminate individual contributions. The report evaluating the group project will require each student to provide a written report providing a reflective assessment of the team working during the project in the light of the literature.
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