ENVI 5001

Students explore all aspects of environmental assessment (EA, also known as Environmental Impact Assessment or Impact Assessment) with a focus on EA processes in Canada. The course examines professional practice in scientific, procedural, and political dimensions. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a technical report on an ongoing major natural resource extraction project as well as meet and work with external professionals in EA. Upon completion of this course, students will be equipped with the skills to participate in EA processes from all sectors (government regulation, technical consulting, public intervention, representing Indigenous communities, and/or academic research). Learning is done through case studies, seminar discussions, and research papers. Course is offered in alternating years, and will next be offered in the 2024/25 academic year.