- International Fees
International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course details
This course covers the history, purpose and methods of environmental impact assessment (EIA). The purpose and an overview of approaches to EIA are presented and the Environmental Assessment Act of BC will be used as an example of environmental assessment (EA) policy and procedure.. Environmental assessment procedures according to Canadian Standards Association (CSA) will also be discussed. Examples of EA in other jurisdictions (e.g., USA, South America, et al.) will be reviewed. Methods and techniques for assessing environmental impacts and actions, such as avoidance, mitigation, reclamation or restoration, are surveyed and critically examined through class discussions, guest speakers and case studies.
Prerequisite(s)
- Acceptance into the Ecological Restoration degree program or by departmental approval.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$863.66
Course offerings
Winter 2024
Below is one offering of RENR 7002 for the Winter 2024 term.
CRN 80602
Duration
Tue Jan 09 - Tue Apr 16 (15 weeks)
- 15 weeks
- CRN 80602
- Domestic fees $863.66International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
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Jan 09 - Apr 16 | Tue | 09:30 - 12:20 | Burnaby NE25 Rm. 115 |
Instructor
David Carten
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$863.66
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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Departmental Approval is required. Please contact Giti Abouhamzeh at giti_abouhamzeh@bcit.ca or 778-331-1392 to get permission.
Status
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course the student will be able to:
- Describe the general process of environmental assessment.
- Discuss, with respect to environmental assessment, concepts and methods for valuing natural resources, and ecological goods and services.
- Discuss the role of the public and of advocacy groups in environmental assessment.
- Interpret and apply the BC Environmental Assessment policy.
- Critically assess selected EA case studies from B.C. or other jurisdictions.
- Critically assess various strategies to deal with environmental impacts.
- Describe the purpose and mandate of the Canadian Standards Association with respect to EA.
Effective as of Fall 2009
Related Programs
Environmental Assessment (RENR 7002) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Construction and the Environment
- Ecological Restoration
Bachelor of Science Full-time/Part-time
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