Principles of Environmental Impact Assessment
Environment
A course by
Lincoln University
Core skills this course teaches
Evaluate role of EIA
Evaluate the role of EIA in environmental decision making.
Specify terms of reference
Specify terms of reference for an EIA process.
Critically analyse methods
Critically analyse methods used in EIA.
What You're Signing Up For
This course examines the structure and methods of environmental impact assessment (EIA), emphasizing their application in New Zealand. Students will learn to evaluate EIA roles in environmental decisions, specify terms of reference, critically analyze methods, apply disciplinary techniques in EIA preparation, and evaluate EIA reports. It is offered online as part of several postgraduate programmes including the Master of Environmental Policy and Management and Master of Planning.
Course Content
- Role of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in environmental decision making
- Specification of terms of reference for EIA processes
- Critical analysis of methods used in EIA
- Application of methods from disciplinary areas in preparation of EIAs
- Evaluation of EIA reports
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Environmental Management
Policy
Future employment opportunities might be
Environmental Policy Advisor
Environmental Consultant
Planning and Resource Management Specialist