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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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1. Introduction to the subject - definition of the term environment, global problems of the environment, history of the origin of the environment. 2. Cycles of basic biogenic elements in the environment. 3. Basic natural resources of the Earth. Fossil and alternative energy sources. 4. Nuclear energy. 5. Environmental pollution. The influence of industry on the environment, the influence of agriculture on the environment. 6. Impact of transport on the environment. Alternative modes of transport. 7. Water care, history, types of water, pollution indicators, drinking water treatment, wastewater treatment. 8. Disposal and recovery of solid waste. Waste management, waste management. Recycling. 9. Technical possibilities of air protection. Basic concepts, air pollutants, technological processes. 10. Soil - properties, quality change, protection, remediation technology. 11. Polymers and the environment. Biodegradable polymeric materials. 12. Environmental care strategies. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). 13. International cooperation. Sustainable Development. 14. Environmental audit, eco-labelling. International standards of environmental management - EMS, EMAS, ISO 14000.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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- Participation in classes
- 12 hours per semester
- Home preparation for classes
- 34 hours per semester
- Preparation for examination
- 44 hours per semester
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| The student has a basic overview of the issues of environmental protection. |
| The student has a basic overview of the issues of environmental protection. |
| learning outcomes |
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| describe the fate of chemical substances in environmental components |
| describe the fate of chemical substances in environmental components |
| assess the impact of major industrial sectors on the environment |
| assess the impact of major industrial sectors on the environment |
| describe fossil and alternative sources of energy and explain their advantages and disadvantages |
| describe fossil and alternative sources of energy and explain their advantages and disadvantages |
| understand the challenges of sustainable development, sustainable resource and material utilization |
| understand the challenges of sustainable development, sustainable resource and material utilization |
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| propose measures for the sustainable use of various chemical substances |
| propose measures for the sustainable use of various chemical substances |
| determine the impact of specific industrial sectors on the environment |
| determine the impact of specific industrial sectors on the environment |
| discuss topics related to sustainability and alternative energy sources |
| discuss topics related to sustainability and alternative energy sources |
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| Lecturing |
| Lecturing |
| Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book) |
| Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book) |
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| Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming) |
| Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming) |
| Individual work of students |
| Individual work of students |
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| Analysis of a presentation given by the student |
| Analysis of a presentation given by the student |
| Written examination |
| Written examination |
| Grade (Using a grade system) |
| Grade (Using a grade system) |
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Recommended literature
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studijní opory v elektronické podobě.
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BARAN, V. Jaderná energetika a další problémy moderní civilizace. Academia, Praha, 2002. ISBN 80-200-1048-3.
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BÍZKOVÁ, R. a kol. Životní prostředí v České republice 1989-2004. CENIA, 2006.
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CORBITT, R. A. Standard Handbook of Environmental Engineering, 2nd ed.. McGRAW-HILL: New York, USA, 1999. ISBN 9780070131606.
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HERČÍK, M. Ochrana životního prostředí. Ostrava: VŠB-TU, 1994. ISBN 80-7078-255-2.
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WEINER, R., MATTHEWS, R. Environmental Engineering, 4th ed.. Burlington, USA, 2003. ISBN 9780080494777.
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