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17343
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| Year |
1
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| Semester |
S2
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| ECTS Credits |
6
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| Workload |
OT(6H)/T(4H)/TP(20H)
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| Scientific area |
Environmental Sciences
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Entry requirements |
Good knowledge and application of GIS tools.
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Learning outcomes |
Objectives: to analyse the main environmental impacts associated with engineering works and the effect of policies, plans and programmes on the environment; and to propose measures to minimise potential negative effects on the environment using geographic information system (GIS) tools.
Skills:
a) Recognition of the environmental consequences arising from the construction, operation and decommissioning of engineering works;
b) Understanding of the different stages of the environmental impact assessment (EIA) process and the application of strategic environmental assessment (SEA);
c) Understanding of the potential of GIS tools for environmental impact assessment, environmental monitoring and strategic environmental assessment.
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Syllabus |
1. ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Environmental problems arising from the implementation of works, policies, plans and programmes. Environmental sustainability indicators. Use of GIS in environmental management.
2. APPLICATION OF GIS IN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Environmental impact assessment (EIA) and strategic environmental assessment (SEA). Concepts, methods, good practices and techniques associated with EIA and SEA. Usefulness of GIS in environmental assessment.
3. ENVIRONMENTAL MODELLING WITH GIS
Acquisition and structuring of environmental data in GIS. Spatial analysis for environmental problems. Visualisation and communication of environmental results.
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Main Bibliography |
• Carroll B., Fothergill J., Murphy J. & Turpin T. (2019). Environmental impact assessment handbook. A practical guide for planners, developers and communities. 3º Edição, ICE Publishing, Londres, Reino Unido, 144 p. ISBN 978-0-7277-6141-5, DOI: 10.1680/eiah3e.61415.001.
https://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/isbn/9780727761415
• Fisher T. & Gonzalez A. (2021). Handbook on strategic environmental assessment. Edward Elgar Publishing, Cheltenham Glos, Reino Unido, 480 pp. ISBN: 9781789909937, DOI: 10.4337/9781789909937
https://www.elgaronline.com/display/edcoll/9781789909920/9781789909920.xml
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
1) Practical project report: 85%
2) Project presentation: 15%
3) Students may improve their project in the resit examination if they have obtained a grade lower than 9.5/20 in the assessment of 1) and 2).
4) To pass the course unit, students must obtain a minimum final grade of 10/20.
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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