Applied Ecology

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Department Děčín

Synopsis:

Basic ecological principles. The atmosphere, air pollution from transport, smog, traffic share of greenhouse gas emissions. Transport within the different components of the environment. Nature and landscape protection, conflict of highway construction and protected areas NATURA 2000. The current ecological problems of the present. Rating losses from transport, especially in the context of traffic on the roads and delay construction of transport.

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Basic knowledge of ecology from the secondary school.

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The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the basics of ecology, especially applied ecology, particularly in relation to transport. Students should be able to think about the issue in a broader context and to discuss it with environmental experts and the general public.

Study materials:

Neubergová K.: Ekologické aspekty dopravy, Praha, ČVUT, 2005

Townsend, C.,R., Begon, M., Harper, J.L.: Základy ekologie Essentials of Ecology, UP Olomouc, 2010

Rohon P.: Životní prostředí 40. Tvorba a ochrana krajiny, Praha, ČVUT, 2001

Chytrý, M., Kučera, T., Kočí, M. , Grulich, V., Lustyk, P. (eds): Katalog biotopů České republiky. AOPK ČR, Praha

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No time-table has been prepared for this course

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