Ecology and Economy

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Department of Economics, Management and Humanities

Synopsis:

Environmental protection. Global, regional and local aspects of environmental problems. Greenhouse effect. Ozone layer depletion. System approach to the environment. Sustainable development. Externalities. Major pollutants, acid rain, smog. Environmental legislation. International agreements. Renewable energy sources. Transportation sector and the environment. Nuclear energy and the environment. Energy, environment and public.

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2. Entering test

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4. Global environmental problems - discussion

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6. Living style, recent ecological problems, NGO - discussion

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8. Excursion

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10. Environmental approach in developed countries - discussion

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12. Recent environmental problems in Czech republic - discussion

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14. Assessment

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No time-table has been prepared for this course

The course is a part of the following study plans:

• Economics and Management of Power Engineering- structured studies (compulsory elective course)
• Electronics - Electronic Applications- structured studies (compulsory elective course)