Module Details

Environmental impact assessment: environmental risks

MF0496

Course
Environmental impact assessment: environmental risks
Code
MF0496
Academic Year
2024/2025
Curriculum Year
2023/2024
Degree Programme
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Curriculum
A001 - GENERICO
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Credits
6
Lecture Hours
48
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
GEO/09 - Mineral Geological Resources and Mineralogic and Petrographic Applications for the Environment and Cultural Heritage
Course Type
Single-subject learning activity
Course Delivery
OBB - Obbligatoria
Year
2
Teaching period
Secondo Semestre
Campus
VERCELLI
Teaching language
Italian
Course Contents
Environmental risks, natural risks involving the geosphere, anthropogenic risks concerning industrial activities. Impact on environmental matrices such as air, water and soil.
Reference Texts
Slides and additional material (also in English) made available on the course DIR page
Learning Outcomes
Analyze environmental risks, assess their impact on climate, environment and society, assess the impact of climate change.
Teaching Methods
Frontal lectures
Additional Information
During the lessons, real cases will be analysed, with direct interaction from the students.
Assessment Methods
Written exam
Detailed Syllabus
Environmental risks and classification. Natural risks. Anthropogenic risks. Impact of air, water and soil pollution. Impact of climate change. Practical applications and case studies.
Expected Learning Outcomes
Learn basic elements of risks and environmental impacts from natural phenomena and human activities.
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