ENVS 4001

Environmental Impact Assess.

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This courses provides an opportunity to explore all aspects of environmental impact assessment (EIA) as practiced in Canada and in other countries. The courss traces the development of EIA over the past 30 years and critically examines the scientific, procedural and political dimensions.

Sections

Lecture
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From the syllabus

From the Fall 2026 syllabus by Patricia Lane. Open the PDF

Grading

25%Assignment 1Due Oct 24
25%Assignment 2Due Dec 9
15%Test 1In scheduled tutorial, Oct 14 or 15
14%Test 2In scheduled tutorial, Nov 25 or 26
21%Tutorials (7)3 points each

Textbook

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

Course rules

Late work
Without an approved Student Declaration of Absence, late work loses 10% per day, including weekends.
Absences
Up to two Student Declaration of Absence submissions are permitted per term; each provides one week to submit late assignments without penalty.
Missed tests
Student Declarations cannot be used to miss tests; contact the professor before the test if absence is possible.
Assignments
Assignments must be completed individually and must not be discussed with others.
AI use
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Tutorial attendance
Attendance is taken and participation is marked during tutorials.

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