This course introduces the basic principles of phase I and phase II environmental site assessments 'ESAs', environmental audits 'EA' and environmental impact assessment 'EIA'. The course will also cover applicable contaminant remediation guidelines for sites under various land uses, provincial and federal lands. The environmental impact assessment component will include legislation at federal and provincial levels, biophysical impact assessments and cumulative effects assessments. Case studies of Phase I and Phase II ESAs, and EIAs will be examined.

Prerequisites: (Biology 220 or Environmental Science 220) and 2nd year standing required
Corequisites: Academic Integrity Training 100
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