Course Outline

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Information contained within this course outline, is subject to being changed prior to it being offered.
Term: 2015 Winter
Course Number:
Course Title:

ENVR9171

Environmental Assessment

Units: 2
Nominal Total Course Hours:

28

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will provide you with specific training on how to apply federal and provincial (Ontario) Environmental
Assessment legislation to proposed projects. Related legislation will be reviewed with you such as the Planning
Act, Environmental Protection Act, etc. and their interrelationships will be explored. The application of case
studies will highlight strategies and nuances of the legislation and give you experience in preparing applications.
Both Individual and Class Environmental Assessments will be addressed.
PLAR Eligible:

Yes

Programs offering this course:

Environmental Management and Assessment (P0234)

VOCATIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES IDENTIFIED AS SUPPORTED:

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Outcome

Lead, manage, and contribute effectively in a multi-disciplinary, team setting.

Perform environmental audits and assessments to evaluate environmental conditions and recommend appropriate
improvements.

OUTCOMES AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Course Outcome:

Learning Objectives:

1. Interpret and apply the Ontario Provincial

Environmental Assessment Legislation and the
Canadian Federal Legislation.

1. Assess various projects and determine which

legislation applies to them.
2. Identify the steps required to complete the
projects.
3. Identify the interrelationship between the Federal
& Provincial legislation and develop strategies for
project management.

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2. Identify and address the overlapping of other

legislation into the environmental assessment
area i.e. Planning Act, Environmental Protection
Act, etc.

1. Interpret and apply complementary legislation

when required in assessment projects.

3. Identify projects which fall under the Class EA

process.

1. Assess the nature of projects and determine

which assessment process would apply.

4. Apply the process for Class EAs in Ontario.

1. Develop a terms of reference for a Class EA

project.
2. Design and develop support materials for a
Class EA.
3. Design and conduct an effective open house.

5. Apply strategies for lobbying legislators to

develop and enforce appropriate environmental
regulations, policy, standards (such as for
Greenhouse Gas emissions)

1. Develop plan and presentation outlining need for

regulation and enforcement.

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College's Statement of Accommodation for Students with Identified Special Needs.
http://www.niagaracollege.ca/practices

TEACHING AND LEARNING PLAN:

The course professor in your specific section of this class will provide you with a Teaching and Learning Plan as
a guideline to supplemental resources, specific evaluations, activities, topics and due dates.
Last Revision Date:

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