| Module Identifier |
BSM5010 |
| Module Title |
THEORY & PRACTICE |
| Academic Year |
2002/2003 |
| Co-ordinator |
Dr Alan J Bond |
| Semester |
Available all semesters |
| Assessment |
Semester Assessment | Assignment: 2,000 words | |
| Further details |
http://www.aber.ac.uk/environment |
Learning outcomes
Enabling objectives:
After studying this module you should be able to:
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From a range of development examples where Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) was not carried out, recognise the problems which occurred as a result and thus identify the need for EIA.
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Define Environmental Impact Assessment.
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Describe the factors which influenced the legislative development of EIA.
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Describe the stages in the EIA process.
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Identify the major issues related to the EIA process.
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Describe and evaluate EIA methods.
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Identify the major strengths of the EIA process which underlie its effectiveness, and recognise the future developments needed for further improvements.
Terminal objective :
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To understand what is involved in each of the different stages of the EIA process, and what they are for.