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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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1. Introduction to the study. Scientific understanding of global change 2. Ecosystem services. Environmental risks and security 3. Biodiversity and its threats 4. Climate phenomena and their causes 5. Climate change trends in Europe, Czech Republic, climate change risks 6. Planetary boundaries 7. Basic principles of adaptation measures, impact of changes on selected areas of the economy 8. Water management and water regime in the landscape 9. Forestry. Agriculture 10. Urbanised landscape 11. Communication strategies, public participation 12. Legislation and strategic documents of the EU, the Czech Republic, economic aspects 13. Thematic lecture (excursion)
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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- Home preparation for classes
- 15 hours per semester
- Preparation for examination
- 24 hours per semester
- Participation in classes
- 14 hours per semester
- Preparation for course credit
- 12 hours per semester
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| Knowledge |
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| identify and frame the key environmental risks |
| identify and frame the key environmental risks |
| learning outcomes |
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| comprehensively explain the basic principles and concepts associated with climate change |
| comprehensively explain the basic principles and concepts associated with climate change |
| identify and define the natural causes of climate change and anthropogenic factors contributing to climate change |
| identify and define the natural causes of climate change and anthropogenic factors contributing to climate change |
| identify the economic and financial aspects associated with climate change and adaptation and mitigation measures |
| identify the economic and financial aspects associated with climate change and adaptation and mitigation measures |
| define the concept of planetary boundaries and understand the current challenges and limits based on it |
| define the concept of planetary boundaries and understand the current challenges and limits based on it |
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| interpret data on global change |
| interpret data on global change |
| communicate global change issues with the public and experts |
| communicate global change issues with the public and experts |
| plan adaptation measures in different contexts |
| plan adaptation measures in different contexts |
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| Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming) |
| Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming) |
| Individual work of students |
| Individual work of students |
| Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing) |
| Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing) |
| Dealing with situational issues - learning in situations |
| Dealing with situational issues - learning in situations |
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| Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming) |
| Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming) |
| E-learning |
| E-learning |
| Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book) |
| Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book) |
| Teamwork |
| Teamwork |
| assessment methods |
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| Knowledge |
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| Written examination |
| Written examination |
| Oral examination |
| Oral examination |
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Recommended literature
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BEGON, M. a TOWNSEND C.R. Ecology: from individuals to ecosystems.. 2020. ISBN 978-1119279358.
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BREARS, R. C. Blue and Green Cities.. 2018. ISBN 1137592575.
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MELESSE, Assefa, Abtew WOSSENU a Gabriel SENAY. Extreme Hydrology and Climate Variability.. 2019. ISBN 9780128159989.
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WALKER, T., WENDT, S., GOUBRAN, S. a SCHWARTZ, T. Business and Policy Solutions to Climate Change.. 2022. ISBN 978-3030868024.
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