| Course title | Green Economy and Sustainability |
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| Course code | KRM/YGES |
| Organizational form of instruction | Lecture |
| Level of course | unspecified |
| Year of study | not specified |
| Semester | Winter and summer |
| Number of ECTS credits | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Status of course | unspecified |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
| Course availability | The course is available to visiting students |
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| Course content |
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Lectures: Block A: Economic dimension of sustainability 1) Concept of sustainable development 2) Perception of global changes - environmental and ecological economics 3) Environment and limits to growth in the history of economic theories 4) Green economy and green growth strategy vs. sustainable development block B: Social dimension of sustainability 1) Theoretical approaches to the relationship between human and the environment 2) Social and environmental context of globalization 3) Climate change as a natural and social problem 4) Carbon and Ecological footprint block C: Changes and sustainability in natural system 1) Basic terms in ecology (ecosystem, biosphere, biosphere II) 2) Landscape regional concept and sustainability 3) Contemporary landscape changes and their rural - urban interpretations 4) Coefficient of ecological stability, construction and practical use in economy Excursion to rural landscape - how to read rural landscape (half day trip)
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming)
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| Learning outcomes |
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The aim of course is to introduce students in to the complex problem of sustainability. Sustainability economic issues covers environment in economy and new paradigm of green economy, social issues covers social perceptions and demands of modern society, ecological issues as a biospheric basis. The purpose of this course is to help students understand the problem of sustainability as a holistic system and construction.
The lectures should show the students the importance of understanding sustainability as a tied system of nature and society. Students will be able to analyse the complex challenges of modern societies from different aspects and make their own critical assessment. |
| Prerequisites |
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Basic knowledge of English, basic knowledge of terms in ecology, economy and sociology.
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| Assessment methods and criteria |
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Combined exam, Seminar work
Credit requirements: Student's presentation during the course. Credits will be awarded not earlier than 14 days before the end of the semester in accordance with the measure of Dean No. 124/2017 Article 15. Examination Requirements: Final written test and oral exam on basic knowledge. The examinations will be written 3 weeks before the beginning of the examination period in accordance with the measure of Dean No. 124/2017 Article 15. |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester |
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