ERST 621
Principles of Environmental Impact Assessment
Course overview
You’ll evaluate the structure and methods of environmental impact assessment (EIA) and how that is applied in Aotearoa-New Zealand.
This course is available online as part of the following programmes:
Course information
| Available semesters | Semester 2 2026 |
|---|---|
| Credits | 20 |
| Domestic fees | $1,565.00 |
What you will learn
After successfully completing this course, you’ll be able to:
- Evaluate the role of EIA in environmental decision making.
- Specify terms of reference for an EIA process.
- Critically analyse methods used in EIA.
- Apply methods from their own disciplinary area in preparation of EIAs.
- Evaluate EIA reports.
Course examiners
