Course Overview
This course provides students with opportunities to analyze and critique an Environmental Engineering project by comparing and contrasting regulatory requirements and technical components with another Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) types of projects. Students learn skills to raise arguments about stakeholder consultation, methods used to evaluate impacts of a new or an existing project on ecosystems, conditions of acceptance of that project, and present critiques in a professional manner.
Prerequisite(s)
- 3 credits of Technical Communication Co-Requisite (MUST be taken concurrently): EENG 7440
Credits
1.0
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Domestic fees
$396.99
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Assess the validity of the arguments in an Environmental Assessment project
- Compare and contrast the extent to which regulatory requirements are met in two EIA projects with similar environmental impacts
- Evaluate the appropriateness of methods used in assessing the impacts on ecosystems
- Synthesize direct/indirect, positive/negative, reversible/irreversible, permanent/temporary and cumulative effects presented in EA Certificate
- Evaluate the quality of stakeholder consultation of the given EIA project
- Structure an argument about stakeholder consultation and acceptance of a project
- Write and present a critique of the EIA project
Effective as of Fall 2019
Related Programs
Critical Analysis for Environmental Engineering Projects (COMM 7500) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Construction and the Environment
- Environmental Engineering
Bachelor of Technology Full-time/Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of COMM 7500 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 52937
Dates
Sep 09 - Dec 09 Loading
- CRN 52937
- $396.99 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 09 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
15 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- RESERVED: Course registration is restricted to students currently studying in the BTech Environmental Engineering program. BEFORE YOU REGISTER, please contact Program Assistant bcit_eeng@bcit.ca for permission to take this course. COMM 7500 and EENG 7440 must be taken concurrently.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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