Advanced Environmental Assessment

Code

CHEE4055

School

Chemical & Environmental Engineering

Level

4

Credits

10

Semesters

Autumn Malaysia, Summer Malaysia

Summary

The module looks at specialised, higher level aspects of environmental assessment. Key assessment tools and supporting activities such as environmental impact assessment (EIA), lifecycle assessment (LCA), environmental management system (EMS), eco-labelling, product carbon footprint etc. will be explored and examined. 

Target Students

Year 4 students registered on the following courses: Chemical EngineeringChemical Engineering with Environmental EngineeringYear 3 students registered on the following courses:Environmental and Geographical SciencesMSc students registered on the following courses: Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering

Classes

• One 3-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks

Convenor organized activities take place in some weeks only, and will depend on the projects proposed and selected, and student requests. The majority of the module is planned and carried out by the students in independent learning mode. Support is given as and when required

Assessment

• 100% Coursework 1: One assessed piece of group work: 5,000 word review

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

IChemE POs:
A3.2.16 - Have communicated the outcomes of the project work in a professional manner that may include: thesis; publication; poster; presentation. 
A4.2.11.4 - Evaluation of financial and other risks.
A5.2.10 - Have the ability to handle uncertainty and complexity. 
A5.2.11 - Have the ability to familiarize themselves with the new and unknown.
A5.2.17 - Have a broader understanding of related subjects.

EAC PO

PO 6: The Engineer and the World - Analyze and evaluate sustainable development impacts to: society, the economy, sustainability, health and safety, legal frameworks, and the environment, in solving complex engineering problems (WK1, WK5, and WK7) 

Conveners

• Dr Phei Li Lau