Environmental Valuation and Risk Analysis - BMEGT42M417

The course aims to provide knowledge about theoretical background and special methods of monetary and alternative valuation of the environment. Introduce the valuation of natural capital and ecosystem services, presenting Hungarian and international experiences. Introduce the stakeholders, areas and methods of environmental risk assessment.

1. The student has an overview of the role of monetary environmental assessment and its possible areas of use.
2. Knows the individual environmental assessment methods, their theoretical background and the conditions and methods of their application.
3. Knows the social science aspects of environmental risk management.

1. The student is able to recognize the necessity and possibility of applying environmental assessment methods.
2. The student is able to participate in complex risk management tasks in cooperation with other experts.

1. The student is aware that monetary environmental assessment and environmental risk management require an interdisciplinary approach and also involve ethical issues.
2. Strives to do his work based on a system-oriented and process-oriented way of thinking, in a complex approach.
3. Uses a systematic approach in their thinking.

1. Recognizes the economic-social connections and embeddedness of environmental risks, makes appropriate and responsible professional decisions.
2. Is aware of the continuous development of environmental assessment methods, and strives to monitor the changes.

Lectures, written and oral communication, use of IT tools and techniques.

• Marjainé Szerényi Zsuzsanna (szerk.): A természetvédelemben alkalmazható közgazdasági értékelési módszerek. Letölthető: http://www.termeszetvedelem.hu/_user/downloads/publikaciok/Marjaine-Termeszetvedelmi%20kozgazd%20modszerek.pdf
• https://www.ecosystemvaluation.org/
• Defra, Granfield University: Guidelines for Environmental Risk Assessment and Management, letölthető: http://www.defra.gov.uk/publications/2011/11/07/green-leaves-iii-pb13670

The learning outcomes stated in point 2.2. are evaluated based on the performance shown in the written summative performance evaluations.

Performance evaluation during the study period: two mid-term exams and a presentation. Performance evaluations during the exam period: exam in case of the student rejecting the offered grade.

• summative assessment - 1st mid-term exam: 33
• summative assessment - 2nd mid-term exam: 33
• Presentation: 34
• Total: 100

• Presentation: 34
• Exam: 66
• total: 100

The condition for obtaining the signature is the completion of the two summative assessments with at least a "Pass" rating. The signature is valid according to the provisions of the CoS.

1) Pursuant to the current CoS, each summative assessment can be retaken, repeated or completed late. 2) The summative assessments can be retaken, repeated or completed late for the first time during the late completion period free of charge. In the event of a correction, the new result always overwrites the old one. 3) If the student is unable to obtain a grade other than 'Fail' even with the retake, repeat and late completion possibilities according to point 1), they may make a second attempt to successfully complete the course after paying the fee specified in the regulations.

Consulted with the Faculty Student Representative Committee, approved by the Vice Dean for Education, valid from: 06.11.2023.

In order to achieve the learning outcomes set out at point 2.2, the subject consists of the following thematic blocks. In the syllabi of the courses announced in each semester, these topics are scheduled according to the calendar and other conditions.