Module #1 Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment Overview of environmental impact assessment, importance, and relevance to transportation
Module #2 Transportation and the Environment:An Overview Understanding the environmental impact of transportation, including air pollution, noise, and habitat destruction
Module #3 Environmental Legislation and Regulations Review of major environmental laws and regulations related to transportation, including NEPA and CEQA
Module #4 Transportation Modes and Their Environmental Impact Examining the environmental impact of different transportation modes, including roads, railways, air travel, and waterways
Module #5 Air Pollution and Transportation Understanding the impact of transportation on air quality, including emissions, pollutants, and health effects
Module #6 Noise Pollution and Transportation Examining the impact of transportation noise on human health and the environment
Module #7 Water Pollution and Transportation Understanding the impact of transportation on water quality, including oil spills, chemical runoff, and wastewater disposal
Module #8 Land Use and Transportation Examining the relationship between transportation infrastructure and land use, including urban sprawl and habitat destruction
Module #9 Climate Change and Transportation Understanding the role of transportation in climate change, including greenhouse gas emissions and mitigation strategies
Module #10 Environmental Impact Assessment Methodologies Overview of environmental impact assessment methodologies, including LCA, CBA, and MCA
Module #11 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for Transportation Applying LCA to transportation systems, including fuel production, vehicle manufacturing, and end-of-life disposal
Module #12 Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) for Transportation Projects Using CBA to evaluate the economic and environmental costs and benefits of transportation projects
Module #13 Multicriteria Analysis (MCA) for Transportation Planning Applying MCA to evaluate transportation options based on multiple environmental, social, and economic criteria
Module #14 Transportation Infrastructure and Environmental Impact Examining the environmental impact of transportation infrastructure, including road construction, tunneling, and bridge building
Module #15 Electrification of Transportation and Environmental Impact Evaluating the environmental benefits and challenges of electrifying transportation, including electric vehicles and charging infrastructure
Module #16 Alternative Fuels and Environmental Impact Examining the environmental impact of alternative fuels, including biofuels, hydrogen fuel cells, and compressed natural gas
Module #17 Sustainable Transportation Planning and Policy Strategies for promoting sustainable transportation, including Transportation Demand Management (TDM) and smart growth principles
Module #18 Environmental Justice and Transportation Understanding the disproportionate environmental impacts of transportation on vulnerable populations and communities
Module #19 Case Studies in Transportation and Environmental Impact Real-world examples of transportation projects and their environmental impacts, including successes and challenges
Module #20 Stakeholder Engagement and Public Participation in Environmental Impact Assessment Best practices for engaging stakeholders and involving the public in environmental impact assessment for transportation projects
Module #21 Environmental Impact Assessment for Transportation Projects:A Step-by-Step Guide A practical guide to conducting environmental impact assessments for transportation projects
Module #22 Transportation and Environmental Policy:International Perspectives Comparing environmental policies and regulations related to transportation across different countries and regions
Module #23 Innovative Technologies for Reducing Transportations Environmental Impact Exploring emerging technologies, including autonomous vehicles, hyperloop, and advanced materials, for reducing transportations environmental footprint
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Evaluating Environmental Impact of Transportation career
