Environmental Assessment and Management

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course examines the ecological impacts of human activities with regard to water, air and soil pollution. Ecological theory and practice are reviewed and methods of environmental regulation and management considered in the light of the concepts of sustainability and maintenance of biodiversity. Lectures will include presentations by government and corporate regulators and managers. Tutorials will be devoted to the preparation and presentation of hypothetical environmental impact statements and assessments. FORMATS: Lecture | Tutorial