Publication in the Diário da República: NI n.º1417|EAB|ESTT|2011
5.5 ECTS; 3º Ano, 2º Semestre, 30,0 T + 30,0 P , Cód. 910047.
Lecturer
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
The students will get acquainted with environmental impact issues and will familiarise themselves with the specific solutions using cutting-edge technologies. Self-study and assisted study skills will be stimulated and enhanced.
Program
Definition of environmental impact; the stages of EIA; Legislative aspects concerning the EIA; EIA practice in Portugal; Environmental indicators used in EIA; Key environmental impacts associated with different projects; Analysis of completed reports; Environmental assessment and strategy planning; geographic Information Systems in the EIA process; Thematic mapping.
Evaluation Methodology
Continuous assessment: 2 mini-tests and 1 assignment with presentation.
A minimum mark of 50% in these two components exempt the students from final examination.
Bibliography
- Barrow, C. (2001). Environmental and social impact assessment. Londres: Arnold
- Jesus, J. e Partidário, M. (1994). Avaliação de impacte ambiental. Lisboa: Centro de Estudos de Planeamento e Gestão do Ambiente
Teaching Method
Lectures, tutorial analysis of completed projects, field trip and case study.
Software used in class
