Module Details
Module Code: |
ENVR S8009 |
Full Title:
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Environmental Risk Assessment
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Valid From:: |
Semester 1 - 2018/19 ( September 2018 ) |
Language of Instruction: | |
Module Owner:: |
Eleanor Jennings
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Module Description: |
This module will give students the ability to assess potential risks to the environment from anthropogenic stressers. Environmental impact assessment, environmental risk assessment, strategic environmental assessment, and environmental management systems will all be reviewed and analysed in close detail.
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Module Learning Outcome |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Module Learning Outcome Description |
MLO1 |
Describe and analyse the role of risk assessment as a tool for environmental planning. |
MLO2 |
Evaluate the processes involved in Environmental Impact Assessment and Strategic Environmental Assessment. |
MLO3 |
Analyse the linkage between Environmental Management, licencing and decision-making in business. |
MLO4 |
Evaluate the legislation and international standards associated with Environmental Risk Assessment and Environmental Management Systems. |
MLO5 |
Evaluate and characterise environmental risks to the human population, specifically in relation to assessment of scientific environmental data. |
Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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No recommendations listed |
Module Indicative Content |
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
What is EIA? Purpose, aims and limitations of EIA; introduction and history; costs and benefits of EIA. EIA procedures: screening, scoping, production of Environmental Impact Statements; stakeholder involvement; post project analysis; EIA in Ireland and across Europe; legislation associated with EIA.
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Strategic Environmental Assessment
EU Directives and implementation in national legislation; assessment of objectives, targets and indicators in SEA; case studies on SEA.
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Environmental Risk Assessment (EnRA)
Hazard identification, problem formulation, analysis and risk characterisation.
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Human Health Risk Assessment (HHRA)
Probable effects on human health and welfare of chemical, biological and physical agents.
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Ecological Risk Assessment (EcoRA)
Probable effects on environmental conditions and natural resources of chemical, biological, physical agents.
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Environmental Management System
What is an Environmental Management System and what is its role in business? ISO standards and voluntary schemes.
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Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control
EU Directives; national standards, and procedures, including BAT (Best Available Technique), ELRA (Environmental Liability Risk Assessment) and CRAMP (closure planning).
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Tutorials, including practical work
To include field assessment methods relevant for EIA; human health risk assessment for drinking water, including communication to public; review and presentation on a past submitted EIS.
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Module Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Course Work | 20.00% |
Practical | 30.00% |
Final Examination | 50.00% |
Module Special Regulation |
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AssessmentsFull Time On Campus
DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time On Campus |
Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Tutorial |
Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Lecture |
Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Independent Study |
Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
Directed Reading |
Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
Total Weekly Learner Workload |
9.00 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
This module has no Part Time On Campus workload. |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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EPA. (2003), ADVICE NOTES ON CURRENT PRACTICE (in the preparation of Environmental Impact Statements), EPA, Wexford.
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EPA. (2002), Guidelines on the information to be contained in Environmental Impact Statements, EPA, Wexford.
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EPA. (2012), Review of Effectiveness of SEA in Ireland, EPA, Wexford.
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John Glasson, Riki Therivel, Andrew Chadwick. (2012), Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment, 4th. Taylor and Francis, London, [ISBN: 0415664705].
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Gilpin, A.. Environmental Impact Assessment: Cutting Edge For The 21st Century, Cambridge University Press, 2000.
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DoEHLG. (2009), Guidance on Appropriate Assessment for Planning Authorities.
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Other Resources |
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Report, Environmental Protection Agency. (2011), Environmental Liability Regulations
Guidance Document, Wexford, Ireland, EPA,
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Report, WHO. (2010), WHO Human Health Risk Assessment
Toolkit: Chemical Hazards,
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Report, Department of Agriculture, Food and
Marine. (2012), Environmental Impact Assessment
(Agriculture) Regulations 2011 Guide for
Farmers,
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