Sessional Lecturer - GGR416H1F - Environmental Impact Assessment (0.50 FCE)

Date Posted: 07/06/2026
Req ID: 49192
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Department of Geography and Planning
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Course: GGR416H1F: Environmental Impact Assessment

Course Description:

Environmental impact assessment (EIA) has emerged as a key component of environmental planning and management. EIAs are planning tools used to predict and assess the potential costs and benefits of proposed projects, policies, and plans, and to avoid or mitigate their adverse impacts. This course focuses on the origins, principles, scope, and purpose of EIA from both theoretical and practical perspectives, with an emphasis on the Canadian context. Students will examine the various components of environmental impact assessments and critically evaluate techniques used to assess, predict, and mitigate environmental and social im...