Overview
Aims
Teaching the specific legislation and environmental impact assessment methods;
Presenting the concepts, techniques and specific procedures used in environmental impact assessment;
Training of practical skills needed to use noise measurement instruments and air pollutants dispersion modeling software - AERMOD;
Preparing an environmental impact assessment study within project classes
Course contents
Course main topics:
Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Procedural stages of the Environmental Impact Assessment process
Public participation in Environmental Impact Assessment for plans and programs
Environmental balance
Preparation of the Environmental Impact Assessment study
Assessment of plans and projects likely to have significant effects on Natura 2000 sites
Site report for IPPC environmental permitting
Environmental risk assessment
Methods and techniques of Environmental Impact Assessment
Implementation phase of the Environmental Impact AssessmentLegal aspects of Environmental Impact Assessment
Seminar main topics:
Environmental monitoring
Methodology for Environmental Impact Assessment
Health Impact Assessment
Methodology for assessing plans and projects likely to significantly affect Natura 2000 sites
Qualitative assessment of environmental factors
Measures for reducing environmental impact
Methodology for Environmental Impact Assessment of plans and programs
Learning outcomes
Proper identification of all potential environmental effects resulting from the implementation of a certain project
Ability to establish appropriate measures for reducing the environmental effects of a specific project
Interpretation of environmental quality indicators in relation to the maximum admissible limits regulated by the relevant legislation
Ability to establish an appropriate environmental monitoring program
Assessment
A two-hour written examination (70% of the final grade)Carrying out practical work / project writing. (30% of the final grade)