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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Environmental Legislation
Module Code	CS420
School	School of Chemical Sciences
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Blanaid White Semester 2: Blanaid White Autumn: Blanaid White
Module Teacher	Blanaid White
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

To provide the student with a general knowledge on environmental legislation at European level. To provide the student with the necessary legal knowledge in the environmental area to permit them to give advice on certain case studies. To make the student aware of the importance of developing and implementing environmental legislation, particularly regarding climate change and human health and environmental protection. To familiarise the student with Irish environmental legislation, with emphasis on the transposed directives from European legislation.

Learning Outcomes

1. Have a general knowledge of the environmental legislation put in place at European and Irish level.
2. Be aware of the importance of the implementation and enforcement of environmental legislation and the agencies responsible for this in Ireland.
3. Be capable of giving advice regarding environmental legislation.
4. Be aware of the methods and tools available to implement environmental regulations and directives.
5. Review case studies and identify any breaches in current legislation

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	28	Lectures
Seminars	8	Guest expert speakers
Group work	40	research and preparation for oral presentation during lectures
Assignment	20	4 x 2 page reports on given topics
Independent learning time	29	research in areas specified, preparation for lectures, additional reading
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

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General provisions.

- 6th Environmental Action Programme- Environmental Policy Reviews (2003-2005)- Transversal policy objectives- Environment and health strategy (SCALE)- Integrated Product Policy- Organisations and Agencies- European Environment Agency (EEA)- Scientific Committees for consumer safety, public health and environment- Environmental Legislation in Ireland.
Sustainable development.

- Strategy for sustainable development- Energy.
Climate change.

- Kyoto Protocol.
Water protection and management.

- Water Framework Directive- Ground water regulations- Urban waste water regulations- Nitrates directive.
Soil Protection.

Waste Management Regulations.
- Recycling regulations- Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).

Legislation on chemical products.
- REACH directive- Integrated Pollution Prevention Control (IPPC).

Protection of nature and biodiversity.
Air pollution.

Noise pollution.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	50%	Examination Weight	50%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Oral presentations	presentation of 2 topics in environmental legisation to the class	20%	As required
Report (s) (written / oral)	4 mini reports	20%	n/a
Assignment	Preparation for Experts	10%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 3

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

1023, Website, 0, European legislation website, http://europa.eu/scadplus/leg/en/s15000.htm, 1024, Website, 0, EPA website, www.EPA.ie, 1025, Website, 0, SEI website, http://www.sei.ie/index.asp, 1026, Website, 0, Dept of Environment website, http://www.environ.ie/en, 1027, Website, 0, Dept of Communicatons, Energy and Natural Resources, http://www.dcenr.gov.ie/Energy/,

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Programme or List of Programmes

ECSAO

Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)

ESH

BSc Environmental Science & Health

ESHI

BSc Environmental Science &Health (Int)

HMSAO

Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)

Timetable this semester: Timetable for CS420

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