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EVSP639 - Intermediate Environmental Impact Analysis
Course Details
Course Code: EVSP639 Course ID: 4656 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Graduate
This course will focus on in-depth writing of the Affected Environment and Environmental Consequences sections of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Students will propose and research a project as the basis for the EIS sections to be developed and determine the resources or issues that should be evaluated in the EA/EIS. Students will conduct detailed analyses of the environmental assessment process, and assess the environmental, societal, and economic impacts of large-scale federal projects and programs. The final product of the course will be fully developed sections of a Draft EIS (DEIS). (Prerequisite: EVSP629)
Prerequisites
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/30/19 - 02/28/20 | 03/02/20 - 04/26/20 | Winter 2020 Session D | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
- LO-1 Analyze direct, indirect, and cumulative environmental effects of a proposed action.
- LO-2 Integrate NEPA with relevant environmental regulations, including the National Historic Preservation Act (Section 106), Endangered Species Act (Section 7), and Clean Air Act/NAAQS.
- LO-3 Apply appropriate EA/EIS analytical methodologies.
- LO-4 Analyze Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessments, and Environmental Impact Statements for compliance with NEPA and CEQ Guidelines.
- LO-5 Prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS).
| Name | Grade % |
|---|---|
| Forum | 24.00 % |
| Forum 1 | 3.00 % |
| Forum 2 | 3.00 % |
| Forum 3 | 3.00 % |
| Forum 4 | 3.00 % |
| Forum 5 | 3.00 % |
| Forum 6 | 3.00 % |
| Forum 7 | 3.00 % |
| Forum 8 | 3.00 % |
| Assignments | 50.00 % |
| Assignment 1 Affected Environment Analysis and Potential Purpose and Need- DUE Week 2 | 10.00 % |
| Assignment 2 Prepare Draft Affected Environment Chapter - DUE Week 3 | 10.00 % |
| Assignment 3 Draft Purpose and Need Statement - DUE Week 4 | 10.00 % |
| Assignment 4 Draft Alternatives Chapter - DUE Week 5 | 10.00 % |
| Assignment 5 Draft Environmental Consequences Chapter - Due Week 6 | 10.00 % |
| Final Project | 26.00 % |
| Assignment 6 Final DEIS Group Project - Due Week 8 | 26.00 % |
Required Readings - See the Lessons for additional readings and weekly lecture notes
Additional Resources: Please go to the Environmental Policy & Management | Program Guide: Home in the APUS Library for additional resources:
http://apus.campusguides.com/environmental_policy_management?hs=a
Software Requirements
- Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
| Book Title: | There are no required books for this course. |
| Author: | No Author Specified |
Previous Syllabi
Not current for future courses.