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    This document outlines the course description, instructor information, schedule, and grading structure for the Environmental Impact and Risk Assessment course at the University of Toronto's Department of Civil Engineering. The course covers techniques for assessing impacts on humans and ecosystems from engineered facilities, as well as risk analysis, management, and communication. Topics include environmental legislation, health risk assessment, stakeholder involvement, and case studies. The course is graded based on a research paper, quiz, test, final exam, and optional bonus assignment. Lectures are on Mondays and Wednesdays from January to April.

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    This document outlines the course description, instructor information, schedule, and grading structure for the Environmental Impact and Risk Assessment course at the University of Toronto's Department of Civil Engineering. The course covers techniques for assessing impacts on humans and ecosystems from engineered facilities, as well as risk analysis, management, and communication. Topics include environmental legislation, health risk assessment, stakeholder involvement, and case studies. The course is graded based on a research paper, quiz, test, final exam, and optional bonus assignment. Lectures are on Mondays and Wednesdays from January to April.

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    This document outlines the course description, instructor information, schedule, and grading structure for the Environmental Impact and Risk Assessment course at the University of Toronto's Department of Civil Engineering. The course covers techniques for assessing impacts on humans and ecosystems from engineered facilities, as well as risk analysis, management, and communication. Topics include environmental legislation, health risk assessment, stakeholder involvement, and case studies. The course is graded based on a research paper, quiz, test, final exam, and optional bonus assignment. Lectures are on Mondays and Wednesdays from January to April.

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    UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO

    Department of Civil Engineering


    CIV440S, 2010
    ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND RISK ASSESSMENT
    Course Description: The process and techniques for assessing and managing the impacts on and
    risks to humans and the ecosystem associated with engineered facilities, processes and products. Both
    biophysical and social impacts are addressed. Topics include: environmental assessment processes;
    environmental legislation; techniques for assessing impacts; engineering risk analysis; health risk
    assessment; risk management and communication; social impact assessment; cumulative impacts;
    environmental management systems; the process of considering alternative methods for preventing
    and controlling impacts; and stakeholder involvement and public participation. Examples are drawn
    from various engineering activities and facilities such as energy production, chemical production,
    treatment plants, highways and landfills.
    Instructor:

    Prof. P.H. Byer

    GB413

    (416) 978-5980

    Timetable:

    Mondays
    Wednesdays

    12-2 pm
    9-11 am

    GB221
    GB120

    [email protected]

    Web Site, Notes and Readings: There is no textbook for the course. Lecture notes and readings will
    be placed on the Blackboard course web site. Students should print and bring the lecture notes to
    class. The web site will also have some supplementary (i.e. non-required) material that will be noted
    as such. Also some required materials may be handed out in class. Students are responsible for
    ensuring that they receive all required notes and handouts as well as announcements that are placed on
    the web site or given out during the classes.
    Grading:
    Paper: Discussion of Published Research Paper
    Quiz - Closed Book, No Calculator
    Test - Closed Book, No Calculator
    Final Exam - Closed Book, No Calculator
    Bonus assignment

    CIV440-10 Revised

    15%
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    30%
    50%
    up to 3%

    UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
    Department of Civil Engineering
    CIV440S, 2010 - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND RISK ASSESSMENT
    COURSE OUTLINE
    (subject to change)
    DATE

    TOPIC

    M Jan.

    Introduction to Course
    Introduction to EA/RA: What, Why and For What

    "

    Intro to EA/RA: What, Why and For What continued

    "

    11

    Environmental Management Systems

    13

    Environmental Legislation and Regulations

    "

    18

    Risk Assessment and Management


    Engineering Risk Analysis

    "

    20

    Engineering Risk Analysis continued

    25

    Human Health Risk Assessment

    "

    27

    Human Health Risk Assessment continued

    M Feb.

    Human Health Risk Assessment continued

    Risk Communication

    "

    Quiz

    10

    Case Study: Ajax Water Treatment Plant EA


    Paper Assignment Out

    M
    W

    "

    15
    17

    READING WEEK

    "

    22

    Steps and Key Issues for Impact Assessments

    "

    24

    Steps and Key Issues continued

    CIV440-10 Revised

    M March 1

    Test (2 hours)

    "

    Biophysical Impact Assessment

    Biophysical Impact Assessment continued

    10

    Social Impact Assessment

    15

    Social Impact Assessment continued


    Follow up Guest Speaker

    "

    17

    Cumulative Impact Assessment

    "

    22

    Public/Stakeholder Participation
    Case Study Guest speaker
    Paper Due

    "

    24

    Tutorial

    29

    Public/Stakeholder Participation continued


    Collective Decision Making

    "

    31

    Tutorial

    M April

    Evaluation of Alternatives

    Addressing Climate Change

    CIV440-10 Revised

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