ENVS3001
Integrated Impact Assessment
10 Units
Available in 2014
| Callaghan Campus | Semester 1 |
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| Ourimbah | Semester 1 |
Previously offered in 2013, 2012
This course introduces students to the practice and theory of impact assessment and public participation. The course takes a practice-based approach to learning through workshops, exercises and case studies so that students develop the skills needed for professional employment. It also addresses critical issues facing practitioners, decision makers and communities in relation to sustainability, more equitable forms of development and democratic environmental decision making. This course considers techniques and methods of social and environmental impact assessment and public participation. Both Australian and international perspectives are included.
| Objectives | On the successful completion of this course, students will have: 1. An understanding of the evolution of environmental and social impact assessment philosophies and procedures; 2. An understanding of the purpose and processes of impact assessment; 3. An understanding of the purpose and practices of public participation in the impact assessment process; 4. An ability to critically analyse the broader context of impact assessment and public participation in relation to democracy, difference, justice and knowledge systems; 5. An ability to work effectively and productively as part of a group; 6. Practical skills in impact assessment and public participation; 7. Demonstrated skills in critical thinking, written and verbal presentation, and group work. |
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| Content | - Context of impact assessment in relation to environmental decision making and sustainability; - Historical background and contemporary approaches to impact assessment; - Impact assessment methodologies, including social impact assessment; - Professional practice, including team work, project management, report writing, public participation; - Knowledge and skills necessary to undertake impact assessment and public participation; - Issues and critiques relating to the theory and practice of impact assessment and public participation; - Examples and case studies of impact assessment and public participation in different contexts. |
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| Replacing Course(s) | EMGT3110 - Integrated Impact Assessment SRMT3020 - Social Impact Assessment |
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| Transition | Not to count with credit for EMGT3110 or SRMT3020. | ||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | ENVS1002 Environmental Concepts I ENVS2001 Environmental Concepts II ENVS2002 Environmental Legislation & Planning |
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| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||||
| Teaching Methods | Lecture
Tutorial |
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| Contact Hours | Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |
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| Timetables | 2014 Course Timetables for ENVS3001 |