ENVR09018 2016 ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION
Full Title
ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION
Transcript Title
ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION
Code
ENVR09018
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
ENVR - Environmental Science
Department
ESCI - Environmental Science
Level
09 - NFQ Level 9
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2016 - Full Academic Year 2016-17
End Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
Author(s)
Billy Fitzgerald, Margaret Savage
Programme Membership
SG_SEHSM_M09 201600 Master of Science in EHS Management
SG_SWATE_M09 201800 Master of Science in Water Services Management
SG_SWATE_O09 201800 Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Water Services Management
SG_SWATE_A09 201800 Certificate in Water Services Management
SG_SWATE_A09 201800 Certificate in Water Services Management
Description
This subject introduces the learner to current environmental legal instruments and institutional structures and processes. The learner will be able to will be able to identify, explain and critique environmental regulation and other interventions and safeguards in a European and Irish context. The learner will be able to plan and begin the compilation of a register of environmental legislation.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Demonstrate an applied knowledge and understanding of salient areas of environmental legislation, including the major obligations/provisions of the main Irish environmental Acts and S.I.'s and relevant international legal documents.
2.
Evaluate the legal and institutional framework designed for environmental protection in Ireland.
3.
Work effectively in a problem-centred team activity.
4.
Communicate information regarding environmental legislation in terms appropriate to the target audience
5.
Review and interpret relevant legal instruments aimed at addressing current environmental issues and critically comment on the extent to which existing legislation addresses these issues
6.
Assess the implications and effectiveness of the existing legislative framework in the wider socio-economic context.
7.
Outline how to prepare a register of legislation and assess which items of legislation should be included and why.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
The students will be exposed to a blend of learning activities e.g. online lectures (via adobe connect or similar), independent learning and directed learning. This approach is expected to address various student learning needs. Moodle will be used to upload educational material (e.g. powerpoint presentations, recordings of online lectures and supplementary reading material) and a means of assessment (e.g. quizzes, uploading assignments and journals). The online delivery will be blended with workshops to bring the learners together to facilitate group learning.
Module Assessment Strategies
Continuous assessment - 50%, Final exam - 50%.
Regular assessments will be undertaken via Moodle and assignments uploaded via Moodle. Assignments may be designed across modules delivered in the same semester.
Students may be assessed individually or in group environments with a strong emphasis on continual improvement and skill building.
Repeat Assessments
Repeat assessment, where relevant, will involve assignment, practical test or examination that provides evidence that the student has met the subject and topic learning outcomes to the required standard.
Module Dependencies
Prerequisites
None
Co-requisites
None
Incompatibles
None
Indicative Syllabus
Legal issues such as: sources of law, the courts, legal liability
Authorised bodies and provisions in environmental legislation
Legislation in relation to water, wastewater, air, waste, noise
Environmental licenses and licensing
Register of Legislation
Environmental legislation and the wider context
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
50 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
50 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assessment | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 50 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Final Exam Written exam | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 50 % | End of Term | 1,2,4,5,6 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Flat Classroom | Lectures and groupwork | 2.5 | Weekly | 2.50 |
| Independent Learning | UNKNOWN | Research, writing reports reading, studying for exams etc | 4.5 | Weekly | 4.50 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 2.50 Hours
Online Learning Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Not Specified | Lecture, tutorials, workshops | 2.5 | Weekly | 2.50 |
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | Research, writing reports reading, studying for exams etc | 4.5 | Weekly | 4.50 |
Total Online Learning Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 2.50 Hours
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
Byrne, McCutcheon, Bruton, & Coffey. (2009). The Irish Legal System (5th ed.). Dublin: Butterworths.
Cotter, A. M. (2004). Environmental Law- Ireland. Dublin: Law Society of Ireland.
Doolan, B. (2011). Principles of Irish Law. Dublin: Gill and McMillan.
Gore-Grimes, J. (2011). Planning and Environmental Law in Ireland. London: Bloomsbury Professional.
Jordan, A. & Adelle, C. 2012, Environmental Policy in the EU Actors, institutions and processes, (3rd ed) Routledge, Edited by Andrew, Camilla
Lenschow, A. 2012, Environmental Policy Integration : Greening Sectoral Policies in Europe, Routledge, Hoboken. (e-book)
Morrisey, J. (2013). Local Authority Enforcement. London: Bloomsbury Professional.
Scannell, Y. S. (2005). Environmental and Law Use Law. Dublin: Thomson Round Hall.
Other Resources
None
Additional Information
Access to broadband
Abode
regional exam centres
Breeze