PG LEVEL SUBJECT

Course Code Course Title L T P J C

CLE6008 ENVIRONMENTALIMPACT ASSESSMENT 3 0 0 0 3
Pre-requisite NIL Syllabus version
1.1
Course Objectives:
1. To understand the environmental concept and processes by which normative rules are adopted
and to introduce the relevant policies and legal systems related to environmental management
systems (EMS) including their strengths and weaknesses
2. To develop an understanding the application of EIA procedures
3. To inculcate the effective use of EMS and implementation of recently developed management
concepts and strategies like environmental auditing, waste auditing, life cycle assessment (LCA),
and introduction to ISO 14000 series
4. To learn the integrative approaches for environmental management systems (EIA, EA, LCA) for
cleaner production and sustainable development

Expected Course Outcome:

Upon completion of this course the student shall be able to
1. Explain the philosophy and art of environmental management systems
2. Apply the mechanism of EIA for Project Appraisal, Decision making and Implementation
3. Work as a professional member of a team conducting environmental assessments and auditing,
and LCA

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 2,9,10

Module: 1 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) 6hours SLO:2,9

EIA for Environmental Engineers–Environmental Impact Statement – Environmental Appraisal–
Environmental Impact Factors.
Module: 2 EIA Legislation 6 hours SLO: 2,9
Criteria and Standards for Assessing Significant Impacts–Risk Assessment–Public Participation and
Involvement.
Module: 3 EIA Process and Methods 9 hours SLO:2,9,10
Criteria for the Selection of EIA Methodology–Screening–Scoping–Predictive Models for Impact
Assessment–Mitigation, Monitoring, Auditing, Evaluation of Alternatives and Decision Making–
Methods of Strategic Environmental Assessment. Environmental management plan.
Prediction and Assessment of Impacts on
Module: 4 6 hours SLO: 2,9
Physical Environment
Geology –Soils – Minerals – Climate – Water Resources – Water Quality – Air Quality – Noise.
Prediction and Assessment of Impacts on
Module: 5 5 hours SLO: 2,9,10
Biological Environment
Terrestrial Ecosystems – Wetland Ecosystems – Aquatic Ecosystems – Threatened and Endangered
Species.
Prediction and Assessment of Impacts on
Module: 6 6 hours SLO: 2,9,10
Human Resources
Demographics – Economics – Land Use – Infrastructure – Archaeological and Historic – Visual –
Safety.
Module: 7 EIA Case Studies 5 hours SLO: 2,10
Environmental Impact of Industrial Development –Management Requirements for the Preparation of
EIA for industrial projects –Preparation of EIA of Land Clearing Projects – Assessment of Impacts of
Traffic and Transportation - EMP
Module: 8 Contemporary Issues 2 hours
 Total Lecture hours: 45 hours
Text Book(s)
1. ‘Environmental Impact Assessment’ authored by Larry W. Canter, 1st Edition, McGraw-Hill, Inc.,
1996 (ISBN: 0-07-009767-4).
2. ‘Methods of Environmental Impact Assessment’ Edited by Peter Morris and RikiTherivel, 3rd
Edition,Routledge-Taylor & Francis Group, 2009 (ISBN: 0-203-89290-9).
3. ‘Environmental Impact Assessment Methodologies’ authored by Y. Anjaneyulu and
ValliManickam, 2nd Edition, B.S. Publications, 2007 (ISBN: 978-81-7800-144-9).
Reference Book(s)
1. ‘Handbook of Environmental Impact Assessment- Volume 1 & 2’ authored by Judith Petts,
Blackwell Science Ltd., 1999 (ISBN 0-632-04772-0; ISBN 0-632-04771-2).
2. ‘Environmental Impact Assessment: Theory and Practice’ edited by Peter Wathern, Routledge-
Taylor & Francis Group, 2004 (ISBN: 0-203-40997-3).
3. ‘Environmental Impact Assessment: A Guide to Best Professional Practices’ Edited by Charles H.
Eccleston, CRC Press, 2011 (ISBN: 978-1-4398-2873-1).
Mode of evaluation: Continuous Assessment Test, Quizzes, Assignments, Final Assessment Test
Recommended by Board of Studies 16-08-2017
Approved by Academic Council No. 46 Date 24-08-2017

Approved by

Dr.Y.Venkata Nancharaiah Dr.P.Shanmugam

External DC Member External DC Member

Dr.Vijayalakshmi. S Dr.G.Velvizhi
Internal DC Member Guide

Dr.Shantha Kumar.S
Dean, School of Civil Engineering