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| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | CEV446 |
| Name | Environmental Impact Assessment |
| Term | 2015-2016 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. FUAT BUDAK
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to introduce the theory and practice of environmental impact assessment, the systematic identification and evaluation of the potential effects on the environment of proposed projects.
Course Content
Overview of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), EIA Process and Legislation, Environmental Indices and Indicators for Describing Affected Environments, Methods for Impact Identification and Prediction, Preparing an EIA Report, Reviewing and Evaluating an EIA Report.
Course Precondition
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Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explain the basic EIA process, legislative and institutional framework Select and use specific models and methodologies for impact prediction Review and evaluate an EIA report Develop the skills necessary to carry out EIA on a proposed project |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Becomes equipped with adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, environment and engineering sciences | |
| PLO02 | - | Becomes able to apply theoretical knowledge in mathematics, science, environment and engineering sciences | |
| PLO03 | - | Determines, describes, formulates and gains capabilities in solving engineering problems | |
| PLO04 | - | Analyzes a system, components of the system or process, gains the designing capabilities of the system under the real restrictive conditions. | |
| PLO05 | - | Chooses ans uses the ability to apply modern tools and design technics, suitable analytical methods, modeling technics for the engineering applications | |
| PLO06 | - | Designs and performs experiments, data collection, has the ability of analyzing results | |
| PLO07 | - | Works individually and in inter-disciplinary teams effectively | |
| PLO08 | - | Becomes able to reach knowledge and for this purpose does literature research and to uses data base and other information sources | |
| PLO09 | - | Becomes aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self renewal | |
| PLO10 | - | Capable of effective oral and written skills in at least one foreign language for technical or non-technical use | |
| PLO11 | - | Effective use of Information and communication technologies | |
| PLO12 | - | Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself accordingly. | |
| PLO13 | - | Professional and ethical responsibility | |
| PLO14 | - | Project management, workplace practices, environmental and occupational safety; awareness about the legal implications of engineering applications | |
| PLO15 | - | Becomes aware of universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications, entrepreneurship and innovation and to have idea of contemporary issues |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overview of Environmental Impact Assessment | ||
| 2 | Legislation of Environmental Impact Assessment | ||
| 3 | EIA Process | ||
| 4 | Methods for Impact Identification | ||
| 5 | Methods for Impact Identification | ||
| 6 | Environmental Indices and Indicators for Describing Affected Environments | ||
| 7 | Describing Affected Environments | ||
| 8 | Midterm exam | ||
| 9 | Methods for Impact Prediction ans Assessment I | ||
| 10 | Methods for Impact Prediction ans Assessment II | ||
| 11 | Methods for Impact Prediction ans Assessment III | ||
| 12 | Preparing an EIA Report | ||
| 13 | Presentation of Reviewing and Evaluating EIA Reports | ||
| 14 | Presentation of Reviewing and Evaluating EIA Reports | ||
| 15 | Presentation of Reviewing and Evaluating EIA Reports | ||
| 16 | Yarıyıl sonu sınavı | ||
| 17 | Yarıyıl sonu sınavı |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 50 | -10 |
| 1. Project / Design | 50 | -10 |
| 1. Midterm Exam | 50 | -10 |
| 1. Project / Design | 50 | -10 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 200 | -20 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 13 | 2 | 26 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 13 | 3 | 39 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 90 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,60 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||