•   Environmental Impact Assessment AT00CK08-3001 01.08.2022-31.12.2022  5 credits  (TLTISSE21SV) +-
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Malahat Ghoreishi

    Learning material and recommended literature

    This course is taught based on different scientific books, articles and resources. The course materials will be uploaded after each session in moodle and the additional learning material will be provided for the students' interest in the topic and further learning.

    Implementation and methods of teaching

    Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an online course. Through this course, students will learn the introduction and definition of Environment Management and EIA and the related policies and regulatory frameworks. Moreover, the EIA procedure, scoping & screening will be taught with different EIA methods, tools and techniques. Throughout different case examples, students will learn the EIA reporting, decision making and project management as well as the implementation and follow up of the EIA statements and reports. Each session of the course includes group work and assignments for better understanding and reviewing the topics that have been discussed in each session. In addition there will be individual assignments to pass this course. The individual and group work assignments worth 40% of the final grade. The final project is 50% of the final grade and is done in the group of 4-5 students. More detailed description of the teaching material will be provided in the introduction of the first session.

    Language of instruction

    English

    Timing

    01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022

    Enrollment date

    01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022

    Enrolment in Peppi http://peppi.lab.fi. If you need assistance, please contact the student office.

    Group(s)
    • TLTISSE21SV
    Unit, in charge

    Faculty of Technology (LAB)

    Small group(s)
    • Luennot 1 (Size: 0.
    Teacher(s)

    Malahat Ghoreishi

    Degree Programme(s)

    Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering

    Unit location

    E-campus, Lahti

    Virtual proportion

    5 credits

    Assessment methods

    1-5

    Alternative completion methods

    Can be discussed with the instructor. Students should inform the teacher ASAP to discuss.

    Dates for exams and retakes

    No Exam

    Timing and attendance

    This Course is held during Autumn semester 7.11.2022 - 12.12.2022. Active participation of the course is 10% of the final grade.

    Learning environment

    Online learning platform, ZOOM and Teams.

    Students use of time and workload

    The average work load for this course is estimated to be 135 hours (5 ECTS). The main part of the study module´s work load consists of independent and group work, about 115 hours (including individual assignments and final group work). The time allocation for contact learning is about 20 hours.

    Contents

    - Introduction to Environment Management & EIA - Legal, Policy & Regulatory Framework - EIA Procedure - Scoping & Screening and Establishing Baseline Conditions - EIA Methods, Tools and Techniques - EIA Reporting & Review of EIA Quality - Decision Making & Project Management - LCA as a tool for EIA

    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)

    less than 50p is fail 0

    Assessment criteria - level 1

    Grade 1: 50 - 59 p Grade 2: 60 - 69 p

    Assessment criteria - level 3

    Grade 3: 70 - 79 p Grade 4: 80 - 89 p

    Assessment criteria - level 5

    Grade 5 requires a minimum of 90 p