Syllabus: Environmental impact assessment

The Module is designed to provide a critical overview of the theory and practice of EIA as operated internationally to those students who need to understand EIA: this includes formal students being graduate and postgraduate students, plus practitioners/professionals. Within this framework there are opportunities to customise the material to reflect local jurisdictional procedures and issues.

THAI NGUYEN UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM OFFICE ESP179 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT Syllabus Picture best relevant to the subject Teaching Staff Subject lecturer: Ho Ngoc Son Organization: Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry Office Location: Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry Phone: 02803851427 Mobile phone: 0976 501 716 Email: hongocson@tuaf.edu.vn Consultation hours: 13:30-15:00 Monday and Thursday Dr Ho Ngoc Son got his PhD in Global Environment Change at the Australian National University Dr Son is senior lecturer and researcher of Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry Dr Son teaches some courses such as biodiversity, climate change and environmental impact assessment for both undergraduate and graduate students Dr Son is also a deputy Director of the Agriculture and Forestry Research & Development Centre for Mountainous Region (ADC) ADC is implementing many research and development projects in partnership with international and local non-governmental organisations Subject Overview The Module is designed to provide a critical overview of the theory and practice of EIA as operated internationally to those students who need to understand EIA: this includes formal students being graduate and postgraduate students, plus practitioners/professionals Within this framework there are opportunities to customise the material to reflect local jurisdictional procedures and issues The Module covers the:  purpose and aims of EIA;  EIA administration and practice;  concept of associated assessment processes;  key elements of the EIA process;  undertaking an EIA;  role of public participation;  stages that follow EIA;  the costs and benefits of undertaking EIA; and  understanding of the strengths and limitations of EIA Learning Outcomes The aim of the course is to provide understanding of EIA Broadly the objectives are for students to: + appreciate the purpose and role of EIA in the decision-making process; + understand the strengths of EIA in regard to environmental management; + understand the screening process; + understand the scoping process and how it is applied; + know the options for estimating environmental and social impacts; + know the format of an EIA Report Subject Structure Students are expected to attend 11 lectures The Subject’s timetable is as follows: Lecture time and location: Time: 13:10-16:00 Tuesday Lecture hall: D304 List of lectures Week Time Topic Week DD/MM/YY Overview of EIA Week DD/MM/YY EIA introduction Week DD/MM/YY EIA process Week DD/MM/YY Social assessment and public participation Week DD/MM/YY EIA methods and tools Week DD/MM/YY Ecological risk assessment Week DD/MM/YY Environmental monitoring Week DD/MM/YY EIA communication Week DD/MM/YY Writing an EIA report Week 10 DD/MM/YY Cumulative effect assessment (CEA) Week 11 DD/MM/YY Strategic environmental assessment Instructional methods (lecture, field trip, discussion, etc.) Lecture and discussion Group presentation, lecture and discussion Group presentation, lecture and discussion Group presentation, lecture and discussion Group presentation, lecture and discussion Group presentation, lecture and discussion Group presentation, lecture and discussion Group presentation, lecture and discussion Group presentation, lecture and discussion Group presentation, lecture and discussion Group 10 presentation, lecture and discussion Reading materials: Alan Gilpin, 1995 Environmental impact assessment: Cutting the edge for twenty-first century Cambridge University Press Barbara Carroll and Trevor Turpin, 2009 Environmental impact assessment handbook: A practical guide for planners, developers and communities Thomas Telord Betty Bowers Marriott, 1997 Practical Guide to Environmental impact assessment McGraw-Hill Federal Environmental Assessment Review Office (1973) Ecological land survey guidelines for environmental impact analysis Attendance/ Participation Requirements Lecture Attendance Requirement: Attendance at all lectures is expected If, for whatever reason, you cannot attend the lecture, please let the lecturer know in advance You are required to attend a minimum of 75% of lectures Assessment Assessment for this subject consists of : Assessment type Percentage Participation 20 Group presentation 30 EIA report 50 Due Date Assessment Criteria: + Participation will be assessed based on students’ active participation during the lectures (asking questions, interaction, and attendance) + Group presentation will be assessed based on group and individual performance in their presentation on given topics Performance indicators such as preparation, innovation, communication, responses to questions will be used + EIA report will be assessed using standards of an EIA report such as following required format, structure, writing quality, logic, reference Grading system Grade in letter A 1-4 scale 1-10 scale 8.5 – 10 B – 8.49 C 5.5 – 6.99 D – 5.49 F 1-3.99 Description  Excellent analysis, comprehensive research, sophisticated theoretical or methodological understanding, impeccable presentation;  Work that meets all the key assessment criteria and excels in most;  Work that meets these criteria and is also in some way original, exciting or challenging could be awarded marks in the high or above  Marks of and above may be awarded to the best student work in the range  Good work that is solidly researched, shows a good understanding of key ideas, demonstrates some use of critical analysis along with good presentation and documentation;  Work that meets most of the key assessment criteria and performs well in some;  Work that shows some room for improvement  Completion of key tasks at a satisfactory level, with demonstrated understanding of key ideas and some analytical skills, and satisfactory presentation, research and documentation;  Work that meets most of the key assessment criteria;  Work that shows room for improvement in several areas  Completion of key tasks at an adequate level of performance in argumentation, documentation and expression;  Work that meets a limited number of the key assessment criteria;  Work that shows substantial room for improvement in many areas  Work that fails to meet the basic assessment criteria;  Work that contravenes the policies and regulations set out for the assessment exercise;  Where a student fails a subject, all failed components of assessment are double marked Extension Policy and Late Submission of Work Late work is not accepted If, however, you find that it is absolutely impossible for you to make a given deadline due to illness or other unforeseen circumstances, you may negotiate a short-term extension of up to working days But please note: Extensions are not granted after due dates have passed Penalty for Submission of Late Assessment Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 2% per working day In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked and in-semester tests and exams that are submitted late without an approved extension will not be accepted Plagiarism Plagiarism is academic misconduct, and is taken very seriously by the Program and University Any acts of suspected plagiarism detected by assessors will be followed up, and any students involved will be required to respond via the Program and/or University procedures for handling suspected plagiarism If you have questions about how to appropriately acknowledge your sources, please let the lecturer know International Program Office Signature Lecturer Signature Dr Duong Van Thao Dr Ho Ngoc Son ... 1997 Practical Guide to Environmental impact assessment McGraw-Hill Federal Environmental Assessment Review Office (1973) Ecological land survey guidelines for environmental impact analysis Attendance/... Alan Gilpin, 1995 Environmental impact assessment: Cutting the edge for twenty-first century Cambridge University Press Barbara Carroll and Trevor Turpin, 2009 Environmental impact assessment handbook:... minimum of 75% of lectures Assessment Assessment for this subject consists of : Assessment type Percentage Participation 20 Group presentation 30 EIA report 50 Due Date Assessment Criteria: + Participation