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ESM342Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Environmental Impact Assessment And Auditing

This course introduces students to Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Auditing. It covers key terminologies, processes, and legal aspects of both EIA and auditing. Students will learn about different types of environmental audits, the stages of the audit process, and the characteristics of a good audit report. The course also explores the role of stakeholders in EIA, challenges faced in Nigeria, and provides case studies from various countries.

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91h
Study Time
13
Weeks
7h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Environmental Impact AssessmentEnvironmental AuditingEIA ProcessesLegal AspectsAudit Report

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Environmental Audit Definition

2

Types of Environmental Audit

3

EIA Processes

4

EIA Legislation

5

Stakeholders in EIA

6

Challenges of EIA

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (2 methods)

tutor-marked assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Environmental Auditor

Apply your skills in this growing field

Environmental Consultant

Apply your skills in this growing field

Environmental Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Sustainability Officer

Apply your skills in this growing field

EIA Specialist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Oil and GasManufacturingAgricultureConstructionGovernment Agencies

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Environmental Audit

2h

Unit 1: Environmental Audit

2 study hours
  • •Define environmental audit and its objectives.
  • •Identify and differentiate between regulatory compliance, process safety, occupational health, liability, and management audits.
Week
2

Module 1: Environmental Audit

2h

Unit 2: Environmental Audit Process

2 study hours
  • •Describe the scope and objectives of an environmental audit.
  • •Explain the pre-audit process including team selection and information gathering.
Week
3

Module 1: Environmental Audit

2h

Unit 2: Environmental Audit Process

2 study hours
  • •Describe the steps involved in conducting an environmental audit, including preliminary meetings, site inspections, and review exercises.
Week
4

Module 1: Environmental Audit

2h

Unit 2: Environmental Audit Process

2 study hours
  • •Explain post-audit activities such as preparing an audit report and developing an action plan.
  • •Discuss the characteristics of a good audit report and auditor.
Week
5

Module 1: Environmental Audit

2h

Unit 3: Legal Aspects and Practice of Environmental Audit under Nigerian Law

2 study hours
  • •Identify the legal aspects and practice of environmental audit under Nigerian law.
  • •Describe the functions of FEPA and NESREA in relation to environmental auditing.
Week
6

Module 1: Environmental Audit

2h

Unit 3: Legal Aspects and Practice of Environmental Audit under Nigerian Law

2 study hours
  • •Explain the role of the International Standard Organisation (ISO) in environmental auditing.
  • •Discuss FEPA subsidiary instruments and their relevance.
Week
7

Module 2: Environmental Impact Assessment

2h

Unit 1: Environmental Impact Assessment

2 study hours
  • •Define Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and its functions.
  • •Explain the EIA Decree 86, 1992 and its objectives.
Week
8

Module 2: Environmental Impact Assessment

2h

Unit 2: EIA Processes

2 study hours
  • •Describe the general principles and procedures of EIA legislation.
  • •Explain the concept of screening and scoping in the EIA process.
Week
9

Module 2: Environmental Impact Assessment

2h

Unit 2: EIA Processes

2 study hours
  • •Explain the importance of baseline studies and impact assessment in EIA.
  • •Discuss mitigation measures and public consultation in the EIA process.
Week
10

Module 2: Environmental Impact Assessment

2h

Unit 2: EIA Processes

2 study hours
  • •Identify the stakeholders in the EIA process and their roles.
  • •Explain the role of an interdisciplinary EIA team.
Week
11

Module 2: Environmental Impact Assessment

2h

Unit 3: Origin of EIA Practice

2 study hours
  • •Give a brief history of EIA in some countries.
  • •Outline the EIA process in individual countries.
Week
12

Module 2: Environmental Impact Assessment

2h

Unit 3: Origin of EIA Practice

2 study hours
  • •List the shortcomings of EIA in some of the countries described in the unit.
Week
13

Module 2: Environmental Impact Assessment

2h

Unit 4: Case studies of EIA

2 study hours
  • •Establish the different challenges encountered from the various EIA case studies.
  • •Compare EIA practices with that obtained in their locality.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review definitions of key terms in Units 1-3 of Module 1.

2

Create a flowchart of the EIA process from Unit 2 of Module 2.

3

Study the legal frameworks discussed in Unit 3 of Module 1 and Unit 1 of Module 2.

4

Practice applying EIA principles to case studies from Unit 4 of Module 2.

5

Focus on the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in the EIA process.

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