Integrated Impact Assessment

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Understand the evolution of environmental and social impact assessment philosophies and procedures;

2. Understand the purpose and processes of impact assessment;

3. Understand the purpose and practices of public participation in the impact assessment process;

4. Critically analyse the broader context of impact assessment and public participation in relation to democracy, difference, justice and knowledge systems;

5. Work effectively and productively as part of a group;

6. Demonstrate practical skills in impact assessment and public participation;

7. Demonstrate skills in critical thinking, written and verbal presentation, and group work.

• 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.

This course replaces EMGTT3110. If you have successfully completed EMGT3110 you cannot enrol in this course.

ENVS2002 Environmental Legislation and Planning

Written Assignment: Essays

In Term Test: Examination: Take Home

Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Group/workshop participation and contribution/oral presentation

Written Assignment: Research Report

Callaghan and Ourimbah