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ENVS 483 - Environmental Impact Assessment


The theory and practice of environmental impact assessment and analysis. The process of preparing environmental documents (such as EAs, EISs, and EIRs) as mandated by state and federal statutes and regulations under NEPA and CEQA. Application of environmental assessment in urban, regional, and land use planning contexts. Processes of public participation and comment. Litigation and environmental mediation.

Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (BIO 230  or ENVS 240  or BIO 211 ) and GWAR with a C- or better) and (Coreq: ENVS 483L )]
Typically Offered: Spring term only

Units: 3