| First cycle degree courses | Second cycle degree courses | Single cycle degree courses |
| School of Science | ||
| NATURAL SCIENCE | ||
Course unit
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
SCP4063900, A.A. 2017/18
Information concerning the students who enrolled in A.Y. 2016/17
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
SCP4063900, A.A. 2017/18
Information concerning the students who enrolled in A.Y. 2016/17
Information on the course unit
| Degree course |
Second cycle degree in NATURAL SCIENCE SC1178, Degree course structure A.Y. 2014/15, A.Y. 2017/18 |
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| Number of ECTS credits allocated | 6.0 | |
| Type of assessment | Mark | |
| Course unit English denomination | ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT | |
| Website of the academic structure | http://scienzenaturali.scienze.unipd.it/2017/laurea_magistrale | |
| Department of reference | Department of Biology | |
| E-Learning website | https://elearning.unipd.it/biologia/course/view.php?idnumber=2017-SC1178-000ZZ-2016-SCP4063900-N0 | |
| Mandatory attendance | Sì | |
| Language of instruction | English | |
| Branch | PADOVA | |
| Single Course unit | The Course unit can be attended under the option Single Course unit attendance | |
| Optional Course unit | The Course unit can be chosen as Optional Course unit |
Lecturers
| Teacher in charge | MASSIMO DE MARCHI | M-GGR/01 |
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ECTS: details
| Type | Scientific-Disciplinary Sector | Credits allocated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core courses | ICAR/20 | Urban Planning | 3.0 |
| Core courses | M-GGR/01 | Geography | 3.0 |
Mode of delivery (when and how)
| Period | First semester |
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| Year | 2nd Year |
| Teaching method | frontal |
Organisation of didactics
| Type of hours | Credits | Hours of teaching |
Hours of Individual study |
Shifts |
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| Lecture | 6.0 | 48 | 102.0 | No turn |
Examination board
| Board | From | To | Members of the board |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT 2017/2018 | 01/10/2017 | 25/11/2018 |
DE MARCHI
MASSIMO
(Presidente)
MIOLA ANTONELLA (Membro Effettivo) SURIAN NICOLA (Supplente) |
| 3 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 | 01/10/2016 | 30/11/2017 |
DE MARCHI
MASSIMO
(Presidente)
MIOLA ANTONELLA (Membro Effettivo) SURIAN NICOLA (Supplente) |
| Prerequisites: | Ecology and environmental law |
| Target skills and knowledge: | To provide the students with the basic theory and practice for conducting the principal procedures for environmental evaluations
A student who has met the objective of the course will be able: -To know Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Strategic Impact Assessment (SEA) procedures -To know the main legislative and regulatory dispositions at national and international levels (UE, UNECE, USA, Italian Legislation and some regional legislation) -To handle the preparation of the Environmental Impact Statement under EIA procedure and Environmental Report under the SEA procedure -To deal with the impact on biodiversity under Habitat Directive and the assessment of implications -To manage tools for environmental assessment -To manage tools for participation management under environmental evaluation procedures |
| Examination methods: | Working group evaluation report plus oral examination |
| Assessment criteria: | •Degree of collaboration in the online platform
•Knowledge of procedures of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) •Ability to prepare the Environmental Impact Statement (in EIA process), the Environmental Report (under the SEA procedure), studies of implications •Knowledge of management tools for participation in the context of environmental assessment procedures |
| Course unit contents: | -The role and need for evaluation
-Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA): regulations, procedures, case studies, European and International comparisons -Art. 6 of Habitat directive and assessment of implications on Natura 2000 sites: procedures and case studies -Social Impact Assessment and interaction with environmental assessment: key case studies -Ecosystem services approach in environmental assessment -GIS techniques and Multi Criteria Models for environmental assessments -Accounting methods for environmental good and services: Contingent Evaluation, Cost/Benefits Analysis -The management of participation inside environmental assessment procedures |
| Planned learning activities and teaching methods: | Lectures, working groups, role plays, case studies |
| Additional notes about suggested reading: | Other materials will be presented during the course considering also the language ability of the students.
A e-learning platform based on Moodle software will be prepared. Student should register at the beginning of the course. |
| Textbooks (and optional supplementary readings) |
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