Science, Engineering and Technology

KGA381

2010  KGA381  Environmental Impact Assessment

Unit Level: Advanced

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KGA381 H Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 1 22-FEB-2010 23-MAR-2010 12-APR-2010 28-MAY-2010 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

Provides an introduction to legal, administrative, social and scientific aspects of environmental impact assessment, environmental auditing, environmental management systems and related environmental management tools. The unit emphasises the practical aspects of environmental management (Tasmanian, Australian and international). The unit is intended for students who are interested in or plan to work in environmental management or a related field.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: 2-hour exam 40%, 2,000-word essay 30% , practicals, tutorials and charrette 30%

TEACHING PATTERN: 2x1-hr lectures weekly, 1 tutorial weekly, 8x3-hr practicals

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Resource supported teaching & learning - H
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
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REQUISITE INFO

Prereq

25% Level 200 units or permission of the Degree Coordinator

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 1) will be available from mid November 2009

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