ENVL 3003 Environmental Risk Management
Legacy Code 300858
Coordinator Samsul Huda Opens in new window
Student Contribution Band
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Restrictions
Successful completion of 120 credit points
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Discuss and critique the environmental impact assessment process and its limitations as a management tool;
- Explain the environmental auditing process, advantages and limitations of different auditing approaches and assessment and management of contaminated sites;
- Apply AS 4360 and ISO 140004 in the appropriate context;
- Apply principles of risk and uncertainty and tools for modelling risk;
- Apply appropriate tools to effectively manage and/or transfer risk;
- Research, evaluate, utilise and communicate information on risk assessment and management using multiple sources.
Subject Content
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Environmental Auditing (EA)
Review and processing of an EIA/EA
Identification, assessment and management of environmental risk
Application of risk management to solving real world problems
Management and assessment of Agricultural Risk
Management of risk from weather and climate change
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case study report | 3,000 words | 40 | N | Individual | |
| Case Study | Each student will submit their report (maximum of 1,500 words) electronically | 20 | N | Individual | |
| Test | 2 hours | 40 | N | Individual |