BIOL 4001

Environmental Impact Assess.

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This course serves as the capstone to the EIA certificate. It is a hands-on training course that guides students through a nine-step framework for preparing individual EIAs on a physical project as well as a Strategic Environmental Assessment on a policy. International, national, provincial examples illustrate the framework.

Sections

Lecture
Tutorial, pick one

From the syllabus

From the Fall 2024 syllabus by Patricia Lane and Christopher Course. Open the PDF

Grading

25%Assignment 1: Physical Project Assessment, Part 1Due Oct 6
25%Assignment 2: Physical Project Assessment, Part 2Due Nov 3
20%Online testOct 27; covers Weeks 1–8
14%Assignment 3: Strategic Environmental AssessmentDue Dec 5
16%Tutorials (8)2 points each; Weeks 1–7 and 10

Textbook

  • Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment (4th Edition), Bram-Noble

Course rules

Late work
Late submissions lose 10% per day, including weekends, unless an approved SDA or other approved excuse applies.
Student Declaration of Absence
Two SDAs are permitted per term; each provides one week from the original due date to submit an assignment without penalty.
Missed test
SDAs cannot be used to miss tests; request a conflict accommodation at least four weeks in advance.
Collaboration
Assignments 1–3 must be completed individually; discussion is allowed for the Sable Island tutorial practice project.
Generative AI
Generative AI and large language models are not allowed when preparing Assignments 1–3.
Tutorial attendance
Tutorials are recorded, attendance is taken, and participation is marked.

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