Course information

Presentation of the theoretical, historical and legislative framework for environmental impact assessment (EIA). Detailed description of procedures and preconditions for environmental licensing with emphasis on civil and environmental engineering applications. Evaluation of environmental impacts and life cycle analysis. Detailed presentation of the stages of environmental impact studies (EIS). Split class into 4-person study groups. Undertaking and elaboration of an actual EIS for a real-world project with a written deliverable (the actual EIS as submitted to the licensing authority) and a final oral EIS presentation and course exam. OBJECTIVES Upon successful course completion students will be able to: 1.Have an adequate knowledge and understanding of the theoretical, historical and legal environmental impact frameworks. 2. Have an adequate knowledge and understanding of the necessity, different processes and preconditions of environmental licensing for civil and environmental engineering works. 3.Apply different environmental impact assessment and pertinent life cycle analysis methodologies. 4.Appreciate and comprehend the importance of circular economy and sustainability considerations in civil works. 5.Conduct, effectively present and be able to defend as a team a real-case environmental impact assessment study for selected civil works projects.