Content (Syllabus outline)
Definition of environmental sciences as a contemporary and interdisciplinary research activities open for public perception & involvement, and societal valuation. Global environmental challenges. Environmental ethics and environmental economics associated with environmental management. Concept of sustainability. Fundamentals of thermodynamics – environmental considerations. Technology as a "guilty" and "solution" for environmental problems; BAT in environmental protection. Environmental pressures in urban agglomerations. Traffic. Environmental risks. Environmental health. Strategic evaluation of different energy options. Waste. Environmental impact asssessment: source/generation of impact, complexitiy of evaluation: environmental change, valuation of a change, uncertainties, decisions. Tutorial: study on alternatives and contribution to environmental problem solving.
Prerequisites
- regular enrolment in a school-year and study level
- written examination, tutorial – condition for the examination, individual coursework for better grade