GEOG 5570 - Environmental Impact Assessment

Alteration of the natural an human environment for perceived economic and social benefits often has significant adverse consequences. Recognition of this problem is reflected in federal, state, and local laws and regulations requiring environmental impact statements. The course provides an introduction to the analysis and preparation of environmental impact assessments.

Credits: 3 hours

Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students. Prerequisites applicable to all 5000-level courses in Geography are 14 credit hours of geography, including the specific prerequisite for each course, or consent of advisor and/or instructor.