This module aims to provide an applicable knowledge of classical and contemporary problems in the water and environmental policy making for the practising engineer. It provides a basic knowledge of the main social processes and EU legislation. It offers gaining practical experience how to recognise stakeholder interests and how to involve stakeholders and publics in decision making process.
be able to participate in multidisciplinary discussion.
have acquired an understanding of the impact of solutions for civil engineering works in a global and societal context.
acquired an ability to function in multi- disciplinary teams.
One assessed coursework assignment (4,000 equivalent words including graphs and tables).
Problem sheets and computer based problem solving.
3-hour examination, closed note and closed book.
1 assignment on practical application of modelling tools/wastewater treatment facilities design (40%, 4,000 equivalent words, including graphs and tables).
Becker, Henk (1997) Social Impact Assessment. UCL Press, London .
Harper L. Charles (2004) Environment and Society – human perspective on environment issues. Pearson, New Yersey.
Irwin; Lewis G. (2003) The Policy Analyst's Handbook: Rational Problem Solving in a Political World. M.E. Sharp Inc., New York .
Public Participation in Making Local Environment Decisions, (2000) The Aarhus Convention Newcastle Workshop. London : Good Practice Handbook, Department of the Environment.
Redclift M. and Woodgate G., 1997, The International Handbook of Environmental Sociology. Edward Elgar.
Linstone H.A. (1984), Multiple perspectives for decision making – Bridging gap between analysis and action, pp 1-422, North-Holland, New York, Amsterdam, Oxford.
Lyons Murphy (1997), The Danube a river basin in Transition, Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dodrecht, Boston, London pp 1-272.