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Methods of Assessing Environmental Impacts

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: IYS2203
Type: Optional obligatory / Basic Studies
Curriculum: I-YT 2006
Level: Bachelor of Engineering
Year of Study: 4 (2009-2010)
Credits: 6 cr
Responsible Teacher: Laaja, Martti
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2009-2010

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
3I-YT-4N2009-10-26 – 2010-02-27Vesa-Matti HonkanenFinnish2009-10-05 – 2009-11-01

Learning Outcomes

To learn the prerequisites for environmental assessment, its procedure, objectives and legislation.
To learn to evaluate the quality of assessment procedures and documentation, to gather and select information for the assessments analysis and reports, to present ideas and plans, to understand the role of communication and public participation for the assessment procedures. To develop skills in focusing on the objectives and organising contradictory and comprehensive information. To understand the comprehensive nature and multiprofessional approach of environmental impact assessment as well as the international connections in the field.

Contents

Legislation and decrees for environmental impact assessment, principals and methods of the procedures, the environmental impact assessment practice for the projects, plans and programs, qualitative evaluation of procedures and methods and their impact on decision making, social and human impact assessment, role of the authorities and decision making organs, communication procedures and public participation.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Reference material guidelines given at the beginning of the study unit and documentation supplied by the teacher

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, team work, essays and assignments.

Assessment Methods

Written exam and study research reports and team work. Assessment by grades.


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