Environmental Impact Assessment II (EIA-II)

Graduate Program (& Advanced Certificate) Status

Course Level: 
Master’s
Campus: 
Vienna
Course Open to: 
Students on-site
Academic Year: 
2022-2023
Term: 
Winter
US Credits: 
2
ECTS Credits: 
4
Course Description: 

The aim of this course is to develop students’ knowledge and skills in predicting and evaluating environmental impacts of planned activities. The course has a special emphasis on environmental impact assessment (EIA) and strategic environmental assessment (SEA) but also covers elements of environmental planning.

Learning Outcomes: 
  1. Know key techniques of EIA and SEA
  2. Be able to review quality of EIA, SEA, and sustainable development planning documents
  3. Be able to prepare professional reports and presentations in the field of EA and planning
Assessment: 
  • Class participation 20%
  • Draft course paper 20%
  • Presentation 20%
  • Final course paper 40%
Prerequisites: 

Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment