TFMJ08 Environmental Impact Assessment, 4,5 ECTS-points
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Advancement level:
C

Aim:
The objective of the course is to give the student knowledge of environmental impact assessment (EIA), both in theory and in practise. Contents, requirements and when an EIA should be presented are vital questions. Legislation and application of EIA are discussed.

Prerequisites:
Environmental Science and Environmental Technology preferred but not compulsory.

Supplementary courses:
TFMJ 04 Environmental Measurement Technology, TFMJ 05, Environmentally Sustainable Materials, TFMJ 06 Environmental Management Strategies, TFMJ 07 Life Cycle Assessment and Ecodesign.

Course organization:
The course includes lectures, seminars and assignments.

Course content:
Construction of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). EIA as a process and/or a product. EIA and national planning. The citizens possibilities to influence. How to review an EIA. Decision-makers and citizens and their use of an EIA. Comparison with different EIA-systems.

Course literature:
Compendium (two parts) available at Linus and Linnéa.

TEN1One written examination, 1,5 p.
LAB1Approved assignments. Approved seminars., 1,5 p.
Course language is Swedish.
Course language is Swedish..