Study information

Environmental Permitting & Management - 2019 entry

MODULE TITLEEnvironmental Permitting & Management CREDIT VALUE10
MODULE CODECSM3199 MODULE CONVENERUnknown
DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
DURATION: WEEKS 0 2 0
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) 19
DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

An understanding of the aims, methods and requirements for environmental management and permitting is a key skill in management and development of all modern resource utilisation projects – focussing on energy and land-use developments.

This module provides you with a comprehensive, appropriate level, understanding of the main facets of environmental permitting and management as they apply to renewable energy in the UK and the wider environment. Particular emphasis is placed on the planning process, the environmental impact assessment regime, sustainability, and management methods.

You should have a background understanding of the relevant industrial areas at Year 1 or foundation degree level.  This module is not suitable for non-specialist students but could be applicable to students involved in wider energy/sustainability and earth resources related subjects.

AIMS - intentions of the module

This module introduces you to the legal, social and administrative framework within which industry operates. It will also provide an introduction to the development control systems in place in the UK and overseas, together with an appreciation of the environmental aspects of industrial activity. This module will be used to promote learning skills, teamwork, problem solving and data handling skills.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)

On successful completion of this module you should be able to:

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge

1. develop and understand the application of planning and development control and their impact on project development and acceptability.
2. show an understanding of the environmental impact factors which may result from major project development including renewable energy and related projects. 
3. appreciate the need for environmental management systems within a business context and an understanding of the formulation of appropriate environmental management plans.
4. appreciate the risks and hazards associated with project development.
5. understand the sources of environmental standards and associated survey and licensing requirements

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge

6. select appropriate data from a range of sources and develop research strategies.
7.  communicate effectively in a manner appropriate to the discipline and report practical procedures in a clear and concise manner in a variety of formats.
8. identify key areas of problems and choose appropriate tools/methods for their resolution in a considered manner.
9. Increase understanding of technical/legal documents.

Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge

10. interact effectively within a team/learning group, giving and receiving information and ideas and modifying responses where appropriate.
 

 

SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module

Day 1: Introduction to the module and the assignment/assessment of the module; Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment & an EIA exercise.

Day 2: Environmental standards, surveys, licenses etc; Environmental permitting; Screening & Scoping for EIA; Environmental Damage Regulations; Access/transport assessment exercise

Day 3: Field Trip (Inland or Coastal). Field trip discussion & exchange of information; Environmental impact prediction exercise.

Day 4: Environmental management systems; Environmental auditing. Risk Assessment.

Day 5: EIA for Bio-fuels, Offshore Renewables etc; Intro to sustainable development.

LEARNING AND TEACHING
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities 27 Guided Independent Study 73 Placement / Study Abroad 0
DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Category Hours of study time Description
Scheduled learning & teaching activities 20 Lectures
Scheduled learning & teaching activities 7 Field work - The field work and practical exercises will involve an assessment of the environmental issues surrounding a renewable energy related project. (ILO's 2,4,5,6,7,8,9,10)
Guided independent study 73 Independent study

 

ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade
Form of Assessment Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
       
       
       
       
       
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)
Coursework 100 Written Exams 0 Practical Exams 0
DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Form of Assessment % of Credit Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Hypotenetical case study 100 Not more than 3000 word plus disagrams, appendices. 1-7 Detailed marking and feedback sheet
         
         
         
         

 

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)
Original Form of Assessment Form of Re-assessment ILOs Re-assessed Time Scale for Re-assessment
Summative Assessment Additional Summative Assessment 1-7 August ref/def period
       
       

 

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

As above 1 piece of coursework 100%

RESOURCES
INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener

Basic reading:

 

ELE: http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/

 

Web based and Electronic Resources:

Circular 02/99: Environmental impact Assessment, ODPM, UK Government; http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/planningandbuilding/pdf/155958.pdf

Environmental impact assessment: guide to procedures; http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/planningandbuilding/pdf/157989.pdf

EU Guidance on EIA Scoping;

http://ec.europa.eu/environment/eia/eia-guidelines/g-scoping-full-text.pdf

 

Other Resources:

 

Reading list for this module:

Type Author Title Edition Publisher Year ISBN
Set Blunden, J. & Reddish, A. Energy, Resources and Environment Hodder & Stoughton. 1991
Set Wood, C. Environmental Impact Assessment: A Comparative Review Prentice Hall 2002
Set Glasson et al Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment (Natural & Built Environment) Routledge 2005
Set Department of Environment Minerals and Planning Policy and Guidance Notes
Set British Standards Organisation Environmental Management Systems: Requirements with Guidance for Use BS EN ISO 14001:2004 British Standards Organisation 2004
Set Lee, N. & George, C. Environmental Assessment in Developing and Transitional Countries Wiley 2000
Set Moris & Therivel Methods of Environmental Impact Assessment (Natural and Built Environment Series Routledge 2009
CREDIT VALUE 10 ECTS VALUE 5
PRE-REQUISITE MODULES None
CO-REQUISITE MODULES None
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) 6 AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING No
ORIGIN DATE Tuesday 10th July 2018 LAST REVISION DATE Tuesday 10th July 2018
KEY WORDS SEARCH Environment, environmental, management, planning, impact, assessment, environmental audit, permitting, ISO 14001

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