Curricular Unit:			Code:
Impact Assessment			997AIMP
Year:	Level:	Course:	Credits:
3	Undergraduate	Quality, Environment and Safety Management	4 ects
Learning Period:		Language of Instruction:	Total Hours:
Spring Semester		Portuguese/English	52
Learning Outcomes of the Curricular Unit:
In this unit the processes and operations that integrate the systems of environmental impact assessment of projects, as well as the strategic environmental assessment of plans and programs will be deepened. By successfully completing this course unit the students should be able to: - Structure and plan an EIA or SEA procedure; - Prepare an EIA or ER; - Know the legislation applicable to EIA and SEA procedures; - Able to apply methodologies for the identification, quantification and mitigation of environmental impacts within an EIA; - Able to define critical factors for strategic decision making within an AR; - Able to follow an EIA or SEA procedure.
Syllabus:
1. introduction 1.1 Environment and sustainable development 1.2 The Impact Assessment 2. The EIA System 2.1 Concept and definitions 2.2 Stages of the EIA procedure 2.3 Public participation 3. Technical content and methodologies for the elaboration of EIA 3.1. The responsibility for the EIA 3.2 The establishment of the EIA team 3.3 Structure and development of the EIA 3.4 Preparation of Documents 4. Definition and objectives of SEA 4.1 Legal and regulatory requirements for SEA 4.2 EFA in planning and policy formulation in Portugal 4.3 Components of the strategic thinking model in SEA 5. Practical application of SEA 5.1 Information sources 5.2 Reference and evolution 5.3 Strategic alternatives 5.4 Assessment of different options and uncertainty 5.5 The follow-up 5.6 The Communication
Demonstration of the Syllabus Coherence with the Curricular Unit's Objectives:
The program contents cover the objectives formulated for the curricular unit including the methodological processes of Impact Assessment and the presentation of existing legislation on this subject.
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 profissionals.
Reading:
DGOTDU & APA (2008). Guia da Avaliação Ambiental dos Pl. Munic. Ord.Território. DL152-B/2017, de 11 de dezembro; 4º alteração ao DL151-B/2013, de 31 de outubro Glasson, J. Therivel, R. (2019) Introduction To Environmental Impact Assessment, Oxford Brooks University 5th edition. Guias Metodológicos para a Elaboração de EIAs (https://apambiente.pt) MacKinnon, A., Duinker, et al (2019) The Application of Science in Environmental Impact Assessment, Routledge. OCDE (2012), Aplicação da avaliação ambiental estratégica: Guia de boas práticas na cooperação para o desenvolvimento, OECD Publishing. Partidário, M.R. (2012). Guia de melhores práticas para AAE - orientações metodológicas para um pensamento estratégico em AAE. APA, Lisboa. Partidário, M.R. e Jesus, J. (2003). Fundamentos de Avaliação de Impacte Ambiental, Eds. U. Aberta, Lisboa Port.395/2015, de 4 de novembro. Therivel, R., Wood, G. (2017) Methods of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, Routledge.
Lecturer (* Responsible):
Nelson Azevedo Barros (nelson@ufp.edu.pt)