Impact Assessment

Undergraduate

History, theories, and principles of impact assessment (IA) are examined and various methodologies for IA preparation are considered. Relevant environmental ethics, laws, administrative requirements, and case studies for EIAs in Canada are examined. These principles and methods are applied to preparation of an EIA major project (2 lecture hours and 2 tutorial hour per week) Open to Environmental Studies and Science students in Semester 5 and above) (This is an experiential learning course).