| Code |
18298
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| Year |
2
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| Semester |
S1
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| ECTS Credits |
6
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| Workload |
T(30H)/TP(30H)
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| Scientific area |
Hidráulica e Ambiente
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Entry requirements |
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Learning outcomes |
To address environmental problems in engineering works and analyse measures for their sustainability, using conventional methodologies and digital tools. To analyse the processes of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Environmental Management Systems (EMS). To provide guidelines for the elaboration of components such as the Scoping Proposal, Environmental Impact Studies and Environmental Monitoring Plans.
Skills:
1) Understand and apply the principles of sustainability and climate change adaptation indicators in the design and operation of infrastructures
2) Master the legal and methodological frameworks of EIA, SEA and EMS, demonstrating the ability to develop critical components such as the SP, EIS and EMP
3) Apply environmental impact assessment and mitigation techniques (in water, air and noise) and integrate digital tools (sensors and IoT, AI and ML) in data analysis, monitoring and simulation of climate risk scenarios.
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Syllabus |
1. Environment, Sustainability and Climate Change Adaptation
Sustainability and sustainable development goals. Environmental pressures and risks in infrastructures. Climate change adaptation.
Performance indicators and metrics.
2. Environmental Impact Assessment
Legal framework, process and stages. Scoping Proposal. Environmental Impact Study. Environmental Monitoring Plans.
3. Strategic Environmental Assessment
Legal framework and scope of application. SEA in sectoral plans and programmes. Differentiation and synergies between SEA and EIA.
4. Environmental Management Systems
Standards and references. Implementation and auditing phases. Integration into circular economy principles and infrastructure operation.
5. Impact Prediction Techniques
Identification and prediction techniques. Impact modelling and simulation and their mitigation. Application of advanced techniques (sensors and IoT, AI and ML) for prediction and data analysis. Environmental risk assessment.
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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. 3rr Edt., ICE, London, UK, 144p. ISBN 978-0-7277-6141-5.
- Fisher T. & Gonzalez A. (2021). Handbook on strategic environmental assessment. Edward Elgar Pub., Cheltenham Glos, UK, 480p. ISBN: 9781789909937.
- Albuquerque A. (2024). Notas sobre lixiviação de poluentes de vias e dimensionamento de lagoas de retenção e decantação para águas de escorrência. UBI, Covilhã, 44p.
- Albuquerque A. (2023). Ambiente e Sustentabilidade. UBI, Covilhã, 189s.
- Albuquerque A. (2020). Estudos de Impacte Ambiental. UBI, Covilhã, 41s.
- Albuquerque A. (2025). Avaliação do Impacte Ambiental e Avaliação Ambiental Estratégica. UBI, Covilhã, 61s.
- Albuquerque A. (2022). Modelos e técnicas de previsão de impactes ambientais – qualidade da água e ruído associado a tráfego e obras de construção. UBI, Covilhã, 102p.
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
Assessment in Teaching and Learning
i) Mark obtained in the three practical assignments (CTP1, CTP2 and CTP3) carried out individually (20% (CTP1) + 20% (CTP2) + 20% (CTP3) = 60%).
ii) Mark obtained in the final-semester test or the final examination (CTE): weight of 40% in the final mark (CF).
iii) Final grade (CF):
CF = 0,20×CTP1 + 0,20×CTP2 + 0,20×CTP3 + 0,40×CTE
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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