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Techniques for Environmental Impact Assessment (ENV522)

Points: 

4

Enrolment Options: 

Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external

[see Teaching Periods and Census Dates] 

Description: 

This unit complements and builds upon ENV520 Principles of Environmental Impact Assessment. It provides students with detailed training in advanced techniques used by impact assessment professionals. The main focus is on state-of-the-art methods used internationally for the identification, prediction, and evaluation of impacts. Special attention is paid to the use of geographic information systems and decision support systems for impact evaluation. Techniques used in public participation and project management are also introduced.

Contact time: 

Students will be required to attend 2 intensive one-day sessions on a weekend (Saturday) near the start and middle of the semester. Students will work independently on individual projects during semester.
Due to the nature of offering this unit students are recommended to seek confirmation of the exact attendance dates and requirements from the Unit Coordinator closer to the commencement date of the teaching period.

Prerequisites: 

Undergraduates: completion of all of the 200-level required units in the BSc (Environmental Science).
Postgraduates: enrolment in a postgraduate environmental science, or similar, course. Completion of or concurrent enrolment in ENV520 Principles of Environmental Impact Assessment, or completion of ENV420 Principles of Environmental Impact Assessment.

Co-requisite: Internet access if studying externally.

Used in these Courses: 

Postgraduate Certificate in Environmental Impact Assessment
Postgraduate Certificate in Environmental Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Energy and the Environment
Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Impact Assessment
Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management
Master of Science in Environmental Science