Course Descriptions

The Course Descriptions catalog describes all undergraduate and graduate courses offered by Michigan State University. The searches below only return course versions Fall 2000 and forward. Please refer to the Archived Course Descriptions for versions prior to Fall 2000.

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RD 415  Introduction to Impact Assessment

Description:
Environmental, social, and economic impact assessment. Risk analysis, technology assessment, project management, and data collection and use.
Effective Dates:
FS97 - US99


RD 415  Introduction to Impact Assessment

Description:
Environmental, social, and economic impact assessment. Risk analysis, technology assessment, project management, and data collection and use.
Effective Dates:
FS99 - US01


RD 415  Environmental Impact Assessment

Description:
Environmental, social, and economic impact assessment. Risk analysis, technology assessment, project management, and data collection and use.
Effective Dates:
FS01 - FS02


RD 415  Environmental Impact Assessment

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 4   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3   Lab Hours: 2
Prerequisite:
(ZOL 355 or concurrently)
Description:
Environmental impact assessment of proposed projects and plans. Regulatory frameworks and project management. Multi-disciplinary project-based laboratory including field work.
Effective Dates:
SS03 - SS07


ESA 415  Environmental Impact Assessment

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 4   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3   Lab Hours: 2
Prerequisite:
(ZOL 355 or concurrently)
Description:
Environmental impact assessment of proposed projects and plans. Regulatory frameworks and project management. Multi-disciplinary project-based laboratory including field work.
Semester Alias:
RD 415
Effective Dates:
US07 - US08


ESA 415  Environmental Impact Assessment

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 4   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3   Lab Hours: 2
Prerequisite:
ZOL 355 and ESA 320
Recommended Background:
An introductory course or experience in GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
Description:
Environmental impact assessment of proposed projects and plans. Regulatory frameworks and project management. Multi-disciplinary project-based laboratory including field work.
Semester Alias:
RD 415
Effective Dates:
FS08 - US13


ESA 415  Environmental Impact Assessment

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Prerequisite:
ZOL 355
Recommended Background:
An introductory course or experience in GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
Description:
Environmental impact assessment of proposed projects and plans. Regulatory frameworks and project management.
Semester Alias:
RD 415
Effective Dates:
FS13 - US14


CSUS 425  Environmental Impact Assessment

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Prerequisite:
ZOL 355 and (GEO 325 or FW 419 or approval of department)
Recommended Background:
An introductory course or experience in GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
Description:
Environmental impact assessment of proposed projects and plans. Regulatory frameworks and implementation issues.
Semester Alias:
ESA 415
Effective Dates:
FS14 - SS17


CSUS 425  Environmental Impact Assessment

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Prerequisite:
((CSUS 200 or CSS 210 or GEO 206 or GLG 201) or approval of department) and completion of Tier I writing requirement
Recommended Background:
CSUS 320
Restrictions:
Open to juniors or seniors in the Department of Community Sustainability or approval of department.
Description:
Environmental impact assessment of proposed and built projects and plans. Regulatory frameworks and implementation issues.
Semester Alias:
ESA 415
Effective Dates:
US17 - US21