Ecological Conservation and Environmental Assessment

ENVR 8050SEF

Course Guide

ENVR 8050SEF

Course Guide

Ecological Conservation and Environmental Assessment

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Course Coordinator:

Dr Ian Mo, BSc (PolyU); PhD (HKBU)

Lectures will be scheduled on weekday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays.

ENVR 8050SEF is a 6 credit-units postgraduate level course in the Master of Science in Global Environmental Management for Sustainable Development (MSCGEMSD) presented in face-to-face mode in English. This course directs students to contemporary concepts and advanced practices in ecology, conservation and environmental protection, with special emphasis on their relevance to the environmental impact assessment (EIA) process. The philosophical perspective, theories and techniques of ecological protection and EIA will be studied in detail with the help of cases, field surveys, site visits and mini-projects. Students will be exposed to a stimulating learning environment in biological conservation and environmental assessment by means of various workshops and interactive activities.

Aims

The course intends to develop students' knowledge and practical skills in carrying out conservation and EIA activities in a local context. The course also aims to familiarize students with legislation and current trends in environmental assessment.

Contents

The course covers the following topics:

Principles in ecology and their applications in ecological conservation
Global, regional and local concerns in conservation and protection of biodiversity
Environmental impact assessment (EIA) as a tool in environmental planning and conservation
Statutory EIA requirements and Eco-IA practices in Hong Kong
Policies, legislation and technical measures in ecological conservation in global, regional and local concern

Assessment

The course assessment will be divided into a continuous assessment (50%) and a mini-project (50%). The continuous assessment will include two assignments. The mini-project will be conducted throughout the course. Students are required to submit assignments via the Online Learning Environment (OLE).

Set book(s)

There is no set book for the course.