Environmental Impact Assessment

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course introduces students to the theory and practice of environmental impact assessment, including the history of environmental impact assessment in Canada and abroad, the methods used in environmental assessments, and the legal framework for the environmental impact assessment process in Canada and in other selected jurisdictions. The course emphasizes how the environmental assessment process accounts for the biophysical, socio-economic and health issues. Prerequisite(s): 60 credit hours or permission of the instructor Preclusion(s): ENPL 305-3