Curricular Unit:Code:
Impact Assessment828AIMP
Year:Level:Course:Credits:
1MasterCivil Engineering5 ects
Learning Period:Language of Instruction:Total Hours:
Portuguese/English65
Learning Outcomes of the Curricular Unit:
In this course will be deepened the processes and operations that integrate the systems of evaluation of the environmental impact of projects, as well as the strategic environmental evaluation of plans and programs.
The additional transversal skills that will be worked on will be:
• Autonomous and team work;
• Capacity of Organization and Planning;
• Ability to make decisions;
• Self-learning ability;
• Ability to apply knowledge;
• Ability to adapt to new situations;
• Oral and written communication skills.
At the end of the UC the student should:
• Know the basic concepts of EIA and SEA processes;
• Know the legislation applicable to EIA and SEA procedures;
• To know methodologies for identification, quantification and mitigation of impacts;
• Experience in the practical application of EIA and SEA procedures.
Syllabus:
1. Introduction
1.1 Environment and sustainable development
1.2 The Impact Assessment
2. The EIA procedure
2.1 Concepts and definitions
2.2. Stages of the EIA procedure
2.3. Public Participation
3. Definition and objectives of the SEA
3.1 Legal and regulatory requirements for SEA
3.2 The SEA in planning and policy formulation in Portugal
3.3 Components of strategic thinking model in SEA
4. Practical application of SEA
4.1 Sources of information
4.2 Reference and evolution
4.3 Strategic Alternatives
4.4 Evaluation of different options and uncertainty
4.5 Follow-up
4.6 Communication
5. The SEA of Land Management of Municipal Plans
Demonstration of the Syllabus Coherence with the Curricular Unit's Objectives:
The syllabus covers the goals formulated for the course including the methodological processes of the Impact Assessment and presenting the legislation on this matter.
Teaching Methodologies (Including Evaluation):
The teaching methodologies are mainly expositive, interrogative and demonstrative, both during classes and tutorial orientation sessions. Case-studies are frequently used, in order to allow the interpretation and correct application of theoretical knowledge. Students are encouraged and oriented to perform research essays. Whenever possible, lectures with external guests are promoted.
The evaluation is continuous, through the practical application of knowledge in individual or group assignments, and research essays.
Demonstration of the Coherence between the Teaching Methodologies and the Learning Outcomes:
The methodologies of teaching and learning of this course were programmed in order to maximize a global view of the Impact Assessment issues by the students as well as the policies and techniques applicable in its resolution. The teaching methodologies are consistent with the objectives of the curricular unit as the expositive methodology combined with the analysis of case studies; works and development of enable a good comprehension of the challenge posed to the future Master in Civil Engineer.
Reading:
1. Canter, L.W.. Environmental Impact Assessment. 2º Ed. Mc Graw-Hill, 1996.
2. DGOTDU & APA (2008). Guia da Avaliação Ambiental dos Pl. Munic. Ord.Território.
3. Morris, P. & Therivel, R.. Methods of Environmental Impact Assessment. 2º Ed. Spon Press, London and New York, 2001.
4. Legislação Portuguesa:
-DL152-B/2017, de 11 de dezembro; 4º alteração ao DL151-B/2013, de 31 de outubro, alterado pelos DL 47/2014, de 24 de março, e 179/2015, de 27 de agosto, e pela Lei n.º 37/2017, de 2 de junho.
-Port.395/2015, de 4 de novembro.
5. OCDE (2012), Aplicação da avaliação ambiental estratégica: Guia de boas práticas na cooperação para o desenvolvimento, OECD Publishing. http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264175877-pt
6. Partidário, M.R. e Jesus, J. (2003). Fundamentos de Avaliação de Impacte Ambiental, Eds. U. Aberta, Lisboa
7. Partidário, M.R. (2012). Guia de melhores práticas para AAE - orientações metodológicas para um pensamento estratégico em AAE. APA, Lisboa. ISBN 978-972-8577-63-6