Module Specifications.
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
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Date posted: September 2024
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Description Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is the process of examining the anticipated environmental effects of a proposed project or development. This module will introduce the student to the process of Environmental impact assessment and describe the role of EIA in Ireland with particular focus on the legal and procedural mechanisms involved. The course will cover the practicalities of preparing an EIA report, including scoping, the collection, synthesis and dissemination of relevant information. The role of Strategic Environment Assessment will be discussed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Describe and analyse the role of Environmental Impact Assessment as a tool for environmental planning. 2. Compare and contrast the strengths and limitations of Environmental Impact Assessment as a tool for planning and environmental protections. 3. Appraise the rationale, legislative basis, and structure of an Environmental Impact Assessment. 4. Describe and apply the basic framework of principles and practices that can be used to carry out good Environmental Impact Assessments. 5. Analyse the role of Strategic Environmental Assessment in national and regional planning and decision-making. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Introduction to EIAIntroduction to Course; What is EIA?; Purpose, aims and limitations of EIA.; Overview of historical context for EIA; Overview of legislation.EIA ScreeningEPA Guidelines for Screening; OPR Guidelines for Screening; Schedule 7A and Schedule 7 criteria; Practical review of screening reportsEIA ScopingScoping; Review of Scoping ExamplesEIAR Report Preparation and decision processConsideration of Alternatives; Production of EIAR – how to describe a project in EIAR; Description of the baseline; Methodology – sourcing baseline information; Review of EIAR case studiesAssessment of Effects and Mitigation and MonitoringCommunication to the Public - Rights of the Public to comment/object (Arhus); Stakeholder involvement; Review and Decision; Developing Mitigation and Monitoring Measures; Detailed review of EIAR case studiesEIA for AgricultureAgriculture EIA Guidelines, requirements, overview of processStrategic Environmental AssessmentOverview of SEA, Review of SEA, analyses of impact, assessment of implementationAppropriate AssessmentOverview of Appropriate Assessment, Habitats Directive, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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