307546 (v.1) Environmental Impact Assessment 312

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Area:	Department of Environmental Biology
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	4.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Use of environmental impact assessment as a planning and management tool. Review of environmental impact assessment documents. Development of monitoring programs and the use of data in developing and modifying environmental impact assessments.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have gained basic competency in the theory and application of environmental impact assessment, including the licensing and auditing functions, and a working understanding of the development and application of environmental impact assessment in Western Australia, through the completion of a group project.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Gilpin, A.,1995, 'Environmental Impact Assessment. Cutting Edge for the 21st Century', Cambridge University Press.
Unit Texts:	Thomas, I., 2001, 'Environmental Impact Assessment in Australia. Theory and Practice.', 3rd Edition, Federation Press, Sydney.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	First Assignment 20%, Second Assignment 30%, Final Examination 50%.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y