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Syllabus

MX0147 Environmental Impact Assessment, 5.0 Credits

Miljökonsekvensbeskrivning

Subjects

Environmental Science Environmental science

Education cycle

Master’s level

Advanced study in the main field

Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Master’s level (A1N)

Grading scale

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

Knowledge corresponding to 120 credits of which at least 90 credits within either natural science, social science, technical science/technology, agricultural science, landscapearchitecture or equivalent.

Objectives

After completion of the course students are expected to:

-be able to discuss the purpose of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and apply the meaning of the term "environment" used in EIA both orally and in a written form,

• account for Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) - and Environmental Impact Assessment processes and discuss their role in decision and planning processes,

• identify the different stakeholders and critically discuss their responsibilities in decision and planning processes,

• apply the knowledge acquired in undergraduate studies in discussions, exercises and the project regarding SEA/EIA,

• argue for how different environmental aspects can be integrated in SEA/EIA.

Content

The course intends to give an insight into the purpose and meaning of conducting SEA and EIA. The course is based on lectures, exercises, seminars, literature studies and a minor EIA-project. The course focuses on how different environmental aspects are handled in SEA/EIA and the roles and responsibilities of the different stakeholders. The laws and regulations regarding SEA/EIA and the decision and planning processes in which they are used are also central in the course. The course also includes exercises aiming at getting a better understanding of important principles of SEA/EIA. The students apply their skills from earlier studies in a minor EIA-project.

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

The examination of the course consists of written examination, presentation of exercises and project and active participation at seminars. The requirement for examination is an approved examination, approved exercises and active participation at seminars.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.

• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.

• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.

• For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.