wem3wmb environmental assessment
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
WEM3WMB
2014
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
The aims of this unit are to provide an understanding of the principles and practices of environmental impact assessment, toxicology, risk assessment and environmental audits. Topics considered include concepts and principles of toxicology, risk analysis, hazard analysis, Geographical Information System (GIS), environmental audits and impact assessment including policy, legislation and administration at national, state and local level. A ten week workplacement (two days per week) equivalent to 160 hours in local industry is a compulsory component of this unit.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorAlexei Rowles
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must have completed at least 90 credit points at second year level.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Environmental Impact Assessment in Australia. | Prescribed | Elliott M and Thomas I (2009) | THE FEDERATION PRESS, SYDNEY. |
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Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlexei Rowles
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Four 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 days placement - off site per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"ten-week work placement (two days per week) equivalent to 160 hours in local industry"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 3-hour written examination | 60 | |
| one 5000-word work placement report and one 15 minute oral seminar | 40 |