History of idea of sustainable development. Sustainable development theories at local level. Principles of environmental management. Environmental management tools for local authorities and private developers. Basics of European Union and International law for environmental impact assessments (EIA). Short history of EIA. Strategic EIA. Types of projects which require the EIA. Methods and techniques of EIA. EIA procedures. Screening and scoping stage. Preparation of EIA report.
KNOWLEDGE
-EEP_W2 - mechanisms and processes in the environment
-EEP_W5 - methods to select the technologies minimizing consequences of anthropopressure in the environment
-EEP_W6 - international and European regulations regarding environmental protection and engineering
-EEP_W9 - basic concepts and principles to the planning of technical infrastructure
SKILLS
-EEP_U1 - acquire, verify, evaluate and integrate environmental and geographical data from various sources
-EEP_U2 - utilize obtained data for environmental and anthropogenic impact assessments
-EEP_U5 - define engineering problem and indicate solutions by making calculations and individual project
-EEP_U7 - present a point of view on the recent advances in development of modern technologies in environmental engineering and protection, based on the knowledge gained from literature, lectures and study visits, being able also to provide scientific, social and ethical arguments
SOCIAL SKILLS
-EEP_K1 - apply obtained knowledge about the environment for engineering solutions
-EEP_K4 - indicate the social responsibility for the environment, being aware of the short- and long-term implications of the choice of different engineering solutions
-EEP_K6 - think critically and act creatively
-EEP_K7 - solve professional problems correctly understanding the importance of gaining information from reliable sources