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Course Description Course Name : Environmental Impact Assessment Course Code : CEV410 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. FUAT BUDAK Learning Outcomes of the Course : 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 Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : 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 Contents : 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. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classrooms in department of Environmetal Engineering building   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Overview of Environmental Impact Assessment Presentation, discussion 2 Legislation of Environmental Impact Assessment Presentation, discussion 3 EIA Process Presentation, discussion 4 Methods for Impact Identification Presentation, discussion 5 Methods for Impact Identification Presentation, discussion 6 Environmental Indices and Indicators for Describing Affected Environments Presentation, discussion 7 Describing Affected Environments Presentation, discussion 8 Midterm exam Writing exam 9 Methods for Impact Prediction ans Assessment I Presentation, team work, discussion 10 Methods for Impact Prediction ans Assessment II Presentation, team work, discussion 11 Methods for Impact Prediction ans Assessment III Presentation, team work, discussion 12 Preparing an EIA Report Presentation, team work, discussion 13 Presentation of Reviewing and Evaluating EIA Reports Project presentation, discussion 14 Presentation of Reviewing and Evaluating EIA Reports Project presentation, discussion 15 Presentation of Reviewing and Evaluating EIA Reports Project presentation, discussion 16/17 Yarıyıl sonu sınavı Test   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Lecture notes    Morris. P., R. Thervel,.2001. Methods of Environmental Impact Assessment. Second edition. Spon Press.UK.   Canter, W.L., 1996. Environmental Impact Assessment. McGraw-Hill, International Editions, USA.  Lohani, B., J.W. Evans, H. Ludwig, R.R. Everitt, Richard A. Carpenter, and S.L. Tu. 1997. Environmental Impact Assessment for Developing Countries in Asia. Volume 1 - Overview. Asian Development Bank. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 50 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Becomes equipped with adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, environment and engineering sciences 4 2 Becomes able to apply theoretical knowledge in mathematics, science, environment and engineering sciences 5 3 Determines, describes, formulates and gains capabilities in solving engineering problems 4 4 Analyzes a system, components of the system or process, gains the designing capabilities of the system under the real restrictive conditions. 4 5 Chooses ans uses the ability to apply modern tools and design technics, suitable analytical methods, modeling technics for the engineering applications 4 6 Designs and performs experiments, data collection, has the ability of analyzing results 4 7 Works individually and in inter-disciplinary teams effectively 5 8 Becomes able to reach knowledge and for this purpose does literature research and to uses data base and other information sources 4 9 Becomes aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self renewal 3 10 Capable of effective oral and written skills in at least one foreign language for technical or non-technical use 2 11 Effective use of Information and communication technologies 4 12 Professional and ethical responsibility 4 13 Project management, workplace practices, environmental and occupational safety; awareness about the legal implications of engineering applications 4 14 Becomes aware of universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications, entrepreneurship and innovation and to have idea of contemporary issues 5 15 Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself accordingly. 1 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 10 10     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5     Final Exam 1 8 8 Total Workload: 93 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.72 ECTS Credit: 4