ENVR09031 2019 Natural Resource Management and Assessment

Demonstrate a detailed knowledge and understanding of the content and application of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process

Classify, distinguish between and demonstrate knowledge of a range of natural resource systems

Apply concepts and skills to interpret potential and actual disturbances to natural resources on both local and global scales

Conduct an independent assessment of environmental impacts associated with anthropogenic activities and pollution pathways

Appraise current key issues impacting on natural resources at a global level

Communicate a detailed knowledge and understanding of the EIA process and the assessment of natural resources

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 may be blended with workshops to bring the learners together to facilitate group learning.

Continuous assessment - 50%, Final exam-50%. Regular assessments may be undertaken via moodle and assignments delivered as per module requirements. Students may be assessed individually or in group environments with a strong emphasis on continual improvement and skill building.

Repeat assessment, where relevant, will involve assignment, assessment or examination that provides evidence that the student has met the subject and topic learning outcomes to the required standard.

Introduction to the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process

Primary pathways and feedback loops within the EIA process (e.g. screening, scoping, stakeholder identification, impact prediction and evaluation, mitigation and monitoring, reporting and monitoring)

Sustainable development and the EIA process

Natural resources and their management in the context of the EIA process:

• Water resource management
• Solis, land and geology
• Ecology and ecological management
• Coastal ecology and geomorphology
• Ecosystem services and environmental management
• Landscape and visual management
• Cultural heritage and EIA
• Socio-economic impacts and EIA

Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)

Appropriate Assessment (AA)