ENVE420 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
| Course Code: | 5600420 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | Environmental Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Lecturer Dr. HALUK ÇERİBAŞI |
| Offered Semester: | Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The main aims of the course are to familiarize students with the principle concepts of environmental (and social) impact assessment (EIA/ESIA), to provide students the steps and requirements for the preparation of an EIA/ESIA report and the international and local practices in EIA process and procedures, as well as to encourage students to express their opinions, take part in teamwork, carry out research, develop engineering and management solutions, and present and evaluate their work.
Course Content
Concepts of environmental impact assessment. Applications of mathematical models to environmental impact assessment cases involving soil, water and air quality problems. Preparation of environmental impact statement. Case studies.
Course Learning Outcomes
1. Students will have an understanding of national and international environmental problems, EIA as an environmental management tool, historical development of EIA, and the use of EIA in the world.
2. Students will get knowledge of the principles and types of EIA (project level, cumulative, strategic environmental assessments), national and international policies, legislation and institutions, EIA process in Turkey, EIA process according to EU Directives, and EIA requirements of international funding organizations (World Bank,IFC, EBRD, Equator Principles).
3. Students will develop an understanding of the project cycle and the place of EIA in this cycle, screening, scoping, public consultation, environmental baseline studies, impact assessment, mitigation and impact management, analysis of alternatives, environmental monitoring, content and preparation of the EIA report, and the review process.
4. Students will get an insight of the scope of studies carried out, the team of experts involved, methods used, content of the reports, and the review process for selected EIA studies conducted for various projects.
5. Students develop skills to work as part of a group, plan and coordinate studies, carry out research and reach to information via various sources, and prepare formal reports.
6. Students will develop their abilities on presenting their work in front of an audience, and discussing and defending their reports.
7. Students get experience in reviewing of reports and presentations, and systematic evaluation of the performance of others.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | ✔ | |||
| 2 | An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors | ✔ | |||
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | ✔ | |||
| 4 | An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts | ✔ | |||
| 5 | An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives | ✔ | |||
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | ✔ | |||
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | ✔ | |||