PLAN40341
Strategic Environmental Assessment
15
Semester 2
Undergraduate
Level 4
Carys Jones
Unit coordinator
Planning, Property and Environmental Management
1
FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 '
European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5
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Extending environmental assessment to the strategic level: policies, plans and programmes</li>
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The SEA process</li>
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SEA methods</li>
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The European directive on SEA</li>
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UK approaches to SEA</li>
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International and agency examples of SEA</li>
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Sectoral responses to SEA</li>
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Current developments in SEA<br />
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<p> </p>
<ul>
<li>
Extending environmental assessment to the strategic level: policies, plans and programmes</li>
<li>
The SEA process</li>
<li>
SEA methods</li>
<li>
The European directive on SEA</li>
<li>
UK approaches to SEA</li>
<li>
International and agency examples of SEA</li>
<li>
Sectoral responses to SEA</li>
<li>
Current developments in SEA</li>
</ul>
<p>1. To explore the basis of strategic environmental assessment (SEA).<br />
2. To explore different SEA approaches and methods.<br />
3. To understand the regulatory context for SEA in different contexts.</p>
<p>Appreciate the relationship between SEA and environmental planning processes;</p><p>Develop an awareness of SEA effectiveness and performance requirements</p>
<p>Develop an ability to debate alternative approaches and establish reasoned arguments.</p>
<p>Obtain a practical understanding of SEA methods and approaches</p>
<p>Advance skills in group discussion, oral and written presentation, scenario development and problem solving.</p>
<P>Workshops, student-led seminars, lessons from practice, self directed reading.</P>
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Written assignment (inc essay)
75%
7
Oral assessment/presentation
25%
<ol> <li>Group Presentation; Length: 15 mins; Weighting: 25%</li> <li>Essay; Length: 2500 words; Weighting: 75%</li></ol>
<p>Formative feedback will be given verbally through Q&A and discussion within lecture/workshop/presentation sessions, together with written comments as appropriate, and through the Blackboard Discussion Boards. Written summative feedback will be given on the group presentation and individual essay.</p>
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<p>Dalal-Clayton, B. and Sadler, B. (2005) Strategic Environmental Assessment: A Sourcebook and Reference Guide to International Experience, Earthscan, London.<br />
Fischer, T. (2002) Strategic Environmental Assessment in Transport and Land Use Planning, Earthscan, London.<br />
Jones, C., Baker, M., Carter, J., Jay, S., Short, M. and Wood, C. (eds.) (2005) Strategic Environmental Assessment and Land Use Planning: An International Evaluation, Earthscan, London.<br />
Marsden, S. (2008) Strategic environmental assessment in international and European law: a practitioner's guide Earthscan, London.<br />
Noble, B. (2000) SEA: what is it, and what makes it strategic? Journal of Environmental Assessment and Policy Management 2: 203-224.<br />
Runhaar, H. and Driessen, P. (2007), What makes strategic environmental assessment successful environmental assessment? The role of context in the contribution of SEA to decision-making, Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal, 25(1): 2-14.<br />
Sadler, B. and Dusik, J (2016) European and international experiences of strategic environmental assessment: recent progress and future prospects Routledge, London.<br />
Therivel, R. (2004) Strategic Environmental Assessment in Action Earthscan, London.<br />
Verheem, R. and Tonk, J, (2000) SEA: one concept, multiple forms, Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal 18: 177-182.<br />
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Lectures
12
Seminars
12
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126