This document provides information about the Environmental Impact Assessment course EAT332 taught at the School of Environmental Engineering at UniMAP. It outlines the course details including the lecturers, schedule, outcomes, assessment, and references. The course is team taught over 15 weeks by three lecturers and evaluates students' ability to assess EIAs, propose terms of references, and evaluate public perceptions through assignments, exams, and group activities.

1. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
(EAT 332)
Sem 1, 2018-2019
Assoc. Prof. Dr Nasrul Hamidin
School of Environmental Engineering (SEE)
nasrulhamidin@unimap.edu.my
http://ppkas.unimap.edu.my/
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2. EAT332 - Team teaching
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nasrul Hamidin
– Mobile: 012-205 5174
– nasrulhamidin@unimap.edu.my
• Dr Irnis Azura Zakarya
– Mobile: 013-596 9885
– irnis@unimap.edu.my
• Dr Farrah Aini Dahalan
– Mobile: 012-353 4670
– farrahaini@unimap.edu.my
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3. EAT332 - Lecturing schedule
• Time table
– Tuesday (8.30 am – 10.30 am @ DKD2)
– Friday (10.00 am – 11.00 am @ DKD5)
• Schedule
– Week 1- 3 (Assoc. Prof. Dr Nasrul Hamidin)
– Week 4 - 6 and 8 (Dr Irnis Azura Zakarya)
– Week 7 (Semester break)
– Week 8 – 15 (Dr Farrah Aini Dahalan)
– Week 16 (Study week)
– Week 17 - 19 (Final exam)
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4. SEE - Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
PEO1 Graduates who are leaders in the field of environmental engineering or
chosen field as demonstrated through career advancement
PEO2 Graduates who are members and contribute to professional society
PEO3 Graduates who pursue continuous education opportunities
PEO4 Graduates who contribute through research and development
PEO5 Graduates who are engineers and demonstrate entrepreneurial skills
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5. EAT332 - Programme outcome (PO)
PO1
(Knowledge)
Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science,
engineering fundamentals and an engineering
specialization to the solution of complex engineering
problems
PO6
(Engineer &
Society )
Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to
assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues
and the consequent responsibilities relevant to
professional engineering practice and solutions to
complex engineering problems
PO8
(Ethics)
Apply ethical principles and commit to professional
ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering
practice
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6. EAT332 - Course outcome (CO)
Course Outcome (CO)
Domain and
Taxonomy Level
CO1 Able to EVALUATE the EIA including potential adverse
effects, mitigation measures and monitoring program
C6 (Create)
CO2 Able to PROPOSE the terms of reference in conducting
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
C6 (Create)
CO3 Able to EVALUATE public perception on the proposed
project
C6 (Create)
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7. EAT332 - COPO mapping
COURSE OUTCOME (CO)
Domain
&
taxonomy
level
PROGRAMME OUTCOME (PO)
PO1
(Knowledge)
PO2
PO3
PO4
PO5
PO6
(Engineer
&
Society)
PO7
PO8
(Ethics)
PO9
PO10
PO11
PO12
CO1: Able to EVALUATE the EIA
including potential adverse effects,
mitigation measures and monitoring
program
C6
√
CO2: Able to PROPOSE the terms of
reference in conducting Environmental
Impact Assessment (EIA)
C6
√
CO3: Able to EVALUATE public
perception on the proposed project
C6
√
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8. EAT332
– Assessment of CO and evaluation contribution
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COURSE OUTCOME (CO)
Domain
&
taxonomy
levels
Delivery
Method
Assessment (%)
Task description
Assignment /
PBL
Lab
Mid
term
Final
Exam
CO1: Able to EVALUATE the EIA
including potential adverse
effects, mitigation measures and
monitoring program
C6
Lecture,
learning and
activity in
group
√ - √ √
Report writing and
presentation.
Exam questions.
CO2: Able to PROPOSE the
terms of reference in conducting
Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA)
C6
Lecture,
learning and
activity in
group
√ - √ √
Report writing and
presentation.
Exam questions.
CO3: Able to EVALUATE public
perception on the proposed
project
C6 Lecture - - √ √ Exam questions.
TOTAL (%) 20 - 20 60

9. EAT332 - Teaching plan
Study Week Course Content Assessment Lecturer
1 Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) NH
2 EIA in Malaysia NH
3 Environmental Assessment Process NH
4-5 Screening & Scoping Assign 1 (NH) IAZ
6 Prediction and Assessment of Impacts IAZ
7 Semester Break
8 Prediction and Assessment of Impacts MTE1 (IAZ) IAZ
9-10 Environmental Impact Mitigation Measures & Management FAD
11-12 Environmental Monitoring FAD
13 Environmental Assessment Report FAD
14 Public Involvement in EIA Assign 2 (NH) FAD
15 Environmental Audits MTE2 (FAD) FAD
16 Revision Week
17-18 FINAL EXAMINATION
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NH – Nasrul Hamidin; IAZ – Irnis Azura Zakarya; FAD – Farrah Aini Dahalan

10. EAT332 - References
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• Nick Harvey and Beverley Clarke (2011) Environmental Impact
Assessment: Procedures and Practices, Oxford University Press
• Charles H. Eccleston (2011) Environmental Impact Assessment: A Guide to
Best Professional Practices, CRC Press.
• Y. Anjaneyulu and Valli Manickam (2011) Environmental Impact
Assessment Methodologies, CRC Press
• Peter Morris and Riki Therivel (2009) Methods of Environmental Impact
Assessment (Natural and Built Environment Series), 3rd Ed, Routledge,
New York
• Barbara Carroll and Trevor Turpin (2011) Environmental Impact
Assessment Handbook: A practical guide for planners, developers and
communities, 2nd Ed, Thomas Telford Publishing

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