Purpose of teaching the subject (max 5 rows): The teaching of the subject draws attention to the high level of coordinated protection of the environment and its elements and processes, to ensure sustainable development. It focuses on the conservation, maintenance of natural resources and on the reasonable, economical and resource-intensive use of them. The course aims to follow the main environmental management aspirations and activities. Practical examples further improve the audience's environmental awareness in the field of agriculture.
Environmental management, sustainable development (KHORBAN-KORFENNF-1)
Basic data
Name and type of the study programme
Horticultural Engineering, undergraduate program
Curriculum
2023
Classes / consultation hours
2 + 1 + 0 (L+S+Labs)
Credits
3 credits
Theory – Practice
Theory: 67%, Practice: 33%
Recommended semester
Semester 1
Study mode
full-time
Prerequisites
Evaluation type
Colloquium
Course category
Compulsory
Language
English
Instructors
Responsible instructor
Pető Judit Dr.
Responsible department
Agrártudományi Tanszék
Instructor(s)
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Course objectives
Course content
Lectures
The knowledge to be acquired: 1. The concept of environmental management and sustainable development and its connection with spatial environments. The development of the concept of environmental management. 2. The emergence of environmental management, the most important elements and processes of environmental problems. International and domestic collaborations and conferences. 3. Changes in the institutional system of environmental management and its current situation. 4. Types and basic characterization of natural resources. Pollution and deterioration of the environment. Reasons for pollution. Human effects. The development of society. 5. The composition of air and the origin and effects of pollution. Measurement systems and information. Tendencies for changes in air pollution in Hungary and environmental management tasks and solutions. 6. Characteristics and environmental management of various forms of water origin. 7. The role of soil in environmental management. Adverse factors affecting soil processes, pollution and degradation. Soil protection and soil improvement. 8. Environmental and environmental aspects of noise and vibration, radioactive pollution, prevention and control. 9. Waste management - mainly waste from agricultural origin. 10. Characterization of the environmental state and elements of Hungary, tendencies of changes. 11. Operation and system of environmental management programs, especially in the field of agriculture. 12. Analysis of the relevant legal background. 13. Practical examples.
Seminars
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Acquired competences
Knowledge
Professional competences to be acquired (knowledge, ability, attitude, autonomy and responsibilities): a) knowledge: - knows the most important relationships, theories; and the concepts in the field of the subject.. - His theoretical and practical knowledge is organized into a system. - In his work, he pays particular attention to the development of an environment that supports individuals and the health of society, and the use of health-friendly technical solutions. b) ability - Enhances his knowledge and apply the various methods of knowledge acquisition and self-development. - Performs the basic analysis of the disciplines that make up the knowledge system of its field of expertise, synthetic formulation and adequate evaluation of the relationships. - It is also able to take environmental standards into account in the management of agricultural sectors. - Keeps track of the environmental, hygiene, food safety, nutrition and safety regulations, and keeps them and keeps them. c ) attitude - Environment-conscious and have positive attitude towards sustainable agriculture. - Has professional responsibility and cooperative skills. d ) autonomy and responsibility - characterized by a sense of responsibility in terms of professional, legal, ethical standards and rules of work and conduct.
Skills
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Attitude
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Autonomy and responsibilities
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Requirements, evaluation and grading
Mid-term study requirements
Intermediate learning requirements: • The lectures are an integral part of the training process, so participation in the lectures is expected. One written essay on theoretical material presented in the lecture is mandatory. • During the study period, students complete a processing of certain environmental management legislation and regulations, and prepare an own task related to this. The final deadline for submitting the task is 11th week of study period. Date of written essay: The 9th week of education at the time of the lesson. Replacement / repair dates: At the 11th week of education at the time of the lesson Exam requirements: The course ends with a written colloquium. The collocation consists of answering approx. 10 questions of the themes of the subject.
Exam requirements
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Study aids, laboratory background
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Readings
Compulsory readings
Angus Morrison-Saunders, Jenny Pope, Alan Bond: Handbook of Sustainability Assessment, Edward Elgar Publishing, UK, 2015, ISBN 9781783471379 (ebook) https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/eep/preview/book/isbn/9781783471379/
Recommended readings
Study materials, laboratory background: Tutorial provided by the lecturer on TEAMS surface. The practical training of students is supported by a state-of-the-art laboratory unit. The Faculty has an accredited Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory.