Area: | Department of Environmental Biology |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 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. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have gained basic competency in the theory and application of environmental impact assessment and an understanding of the development and application of environmental impact assessment in Western Australia. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 30%. Final Examination 70%. |
Field of Education: | 19900 Other Natural and Physical Sciences (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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