Environmental Impact Assessment And Auditing
- Sciences
- 300 level
- 3 credit units
- 75 pages
- 8 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 91 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Tutor marked assignments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of ESM342, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
ESM342 · Unit 4: Case studies of EIA
The assignment file will be given to you in due course. In this file, you will find all the details of the work you must submit to your tutor for marking. The marks you obtain for these assignments will count towards the final mark for the course. Altogether, there are 23 tutor marked assignments for this course.
What you should be able to do
- Define auditing and environmental auditing
- Differentiate between the various types of auditing
- Describe the stages of the audit process
- List the characteristics of a good audit report
- Explain the challenges of carrying out environmental audit in Nigeria
What it prepares you for
- Environmental Auditor
- Environmental Consultant
- Environmental Manager
- Sustainability Officer
- EIA Specialist
- Oil and Gas
- Manufacturing
- Agriculture
- Construction
- Government Agencies
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1: Environmental Audit
Unit 3: Legal Aspects and Practice of Environmental Audit under Nigerian Law
Understanding the legal framework and compliance requirements of environmental auditing in Nigeria requires careful study of various acts, regulations, and guidelines.
- Module 2: Environmental Impact Assessment
Unit 2: EIA Processes
Assessing the significance of environmental impacts requires understanding of baseline conditions, predicting the magnitude of impacts, and comparing them against environmental standards.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 26 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Environmental Audit
Unit 1: Environmental Audit · 2 hours
Define environmental audit and its objectives.. Identify and differentiate between regulatory compliance, process safety, occupational health, liability, and management audits..
- Week 2Module 1: Environmental Audit
Unit 2: Environmental Audit Process · 2 hours
Describe the scope and objectives of an environmental audit.. Explain the pre-audit process including team selection and information gathering..
- Week 3Module 1: Environmental Audit
Unit 2: Environmental Audit Process · 2 hours
Describe the steps involved in conducting an environmental audit, including preliminary meetings, site inspections, and review exercises..
- Week 4Module 1: Environmental Audit
Unit 2: Environmental Audit Process · 2 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 5Module 1: Environmental Audit
Unit 3: Legal Aspects and Practice of Environmental Audit under Nigerian Law · 2 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 6Module 1: Environmental Audit
Unit 3: Legal Aspects and Practice of Environmental Audit under Nigerian Law · 2 hours
Explain the role of the International Standard Organisation (ISO) in environmental auditing.. Discuss FEPA subsidiary instruments and their relevance..
- Week 7Module 2: Environmental Impact Assessment
Unit 1: Environmental Impact Assessment · 2 hours
Define Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and its functions.. Explain the EIA Decree 86, 1992 and its objectives..
- Week 8Module 2: Environmental Impact Assessment
Unit 2: EIA Processes · 2 hours
Describe the general principles and procedures of EIA legislation.. Explain the concept of screening and scoping in the EIA process..
- Week 9Module 2: Environmental Impact Assessment
Unit 2: EIA Processes · 2 hours
Explain the importance of baseline studies and impact assessment in EIA.. Discuss mitigation measures and public consultation in the EIA process..
- Week 10Module 2: Environmental Impact Assessment
Unit 2: EIA Processes · 2 hours
Identify the stakeholders in the EIA process and their roles.. Explain the role of an interdisciplinary EIA team..
- Week 11Module 2: Environmental Impact Assessment
Unit 3: Origin of EIA Practice · 2 hours
Give a brief history of EIA in some countries.. Outline the EIA process in individual countries..
- Week 12Module 2: Environmental Impact Assessment
Unit 3: Origin of EIA Practice · 2 hours
List the shortcomings of EIA in some of the countries described in the unit..
- Week 13Module 2: Environmental Impact Assessment
Unit 4: Case studies of EIA · 2 hours
Establish the different challenges encountered from the various EIA case studies.. Compare EIA practices with that obtained in their locality..
Preparing for the exam
- Review definitions of key terms in Units 1-3 of Module 1.
- Create a flowchart of the EIA process from Unit 2 of Module 2.
- Study the legal frameworks discussed in Unit 3 of Module 1 and Unit 1 of Module 2.
- Practice applying EIA principles to case studies from Unit 4 of Module 2.
- Focus on the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in the EIA process.
Questions students ask about this course
What is ESM342 about?
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.
How many units does ESM342 have?
ESM342, Environmental Impact Assessment And Auditing, has 8 units across 2 modules, over 75 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is ESM342?
ESM342 carries 3 credit units, at 300 level in Sciences.
Is ESM342 hard?
ESM342 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does ESM342 take to study?
About 91 hours of study, spread across its 8 units.
How is ESM342 assessed?
ESM342 is assessed by tutor marked assignments and final examination.
What can I do with ESM342?
Environmental Auditor, Environmental Consultant, Environmental Manager, Sustainability Officer and EIA Specialist.