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Department of Chemical Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


CE50139: IEM CPD environmental impact assessment

Click here for further information Credits: 0
Click here for further information Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Click here for further information Period: Modular (no specific semester)
Click here for further information Assessment: CW 100%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
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Click here for further information Description: Aims:
The aim of the unit is to give the students a good understanding of how EIA is implemented and practised in the UK and other countries around the world.

Learning Outcomes:
After successfully completing the unit students should be able to manage an EIA, and identify the most appropriate methodology to use when carrying out all of the different stages of an EIA. They should also be able to: interpret the findings that are made; identify when an environmental statement has been properly prepared; and understand the role of the statement in the decision making process.

Skills:
This distance learning unit develops skills in self study and written expression.

Content:
History and development of EIA; existing situation in EU, UK and world wide; methods which have been developed for EIA and their application, the stages and requirements of the EIA process, integration with IPPC and new developments such as in strategic environmental assessment (SEA).
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

CE50139 is Optional on the following programmes:

Department of Chemical Engineering
  • TECE-ADT07 : Integrated Environmental Management CPD (Distance Learning)
  • TECE-ADT08 : Integrated Environmental Management CPD (Distance Learning)
  • TECE-ADT09 : Integrated Environmental Management CPD (Distance Learning)

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