Objectives
The aim of the course is to provide general knowledge to the students about the policy and indicator-based backgro-und of climate protection.
Academic results
Knowledge
- Knows the main concepts of climate change mitigation and adaptation.
- Knows the main interlinkages between climate protection and sectoral policy’s dimensions.
- Knows the soruces of GHG emissions and their impacts on envrionment and society.
- Knows the main principles of national, EU and international climate policies.
- Knows the elements of Earth’s climate system and the interconnections between them.
Skills
- Able to form own opinion in climate protection issues.
- Able to evaluate main challenges regarding climate change.
- Able to reveal and understand local solutions and answers to climate change.
- Able to recognize the main driving forces of low-carbon economy.
- Able to analyze climate policy outcomes.
- Able to evaluate the socio-economic impacts of climate change.
Attitude
- Cooperates with the lecturer and other students.
- Strives to understand complex systems.
- Stives to make their decisions taking into account technical, economic and social aspects.
Independence and responsibility
- Independently selects and applies the relevant problem-solving and analytical methods in solving the ana-lytical tasks belonging to his / her field.
- Feels responsible for achieving climate protection.
- Feels responsible for taking greater account of climate-related and social aspects.
Teaching methodology
Lectures
Materials supporting learning
- Előadásdiák
- K-faktor: Klíma, gazdaság, társadalom
- https://repozitorium.omikk.bme.hu/handle/10890/13144
General Rules
The assessment of the learning outcomes stated in point 2.2. is based on three summative assessments (mid-term exams).
Performance assessment methods
Detailed description of performance evaluations during the study period: Summative assessment: a complex, written evaluation method of the subject's knowledge and ability-type competency elements in the form of a mid-term exam. The mid-term exam focuses on the application of the acquired knowledge, thus focusing on problem recognition and solution. The course material on which the evaluation is based is determined by the lecturer of the subject.
Percentage of performance assessments, conducted during the study period, within the rating
- 1st summative assessment: 30
- 2nd summative assessment: 30
- 3rd summative assessment: 40
- total: 100
Percentage of exam elements within the rating
Conditions for obtaining a signature, validity of the signature
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Issuing grades
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Excellent | 90-100 |
Very good | 85–89 |
Good | 75–84 |
Satisfactory | 55–74 |
Pass | 40–54 |
Fail | 0-39 |
Retake and late completion
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 retake, 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.
Coursework required for the completion of the subject
Nature of work | Number of sessions per term |
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Attending contact lessons | 24 |
Preparing for the mid-terms | 30 |
Indepentendt studying | 36 |
total | 90 |
Approval and validity of subject requirements
Consulted with the Faculty Student Representative Committee, approved by the Vice Dean for Education, valid from: 06.05.2024.
Topics covered during the term
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.
Lecture topics | |
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1. | The scientific background of the root causes and effects of the greenhouse effect and climate change, the forms and expected trends of climate change. |
2. | The connection of climate change to some global and regional sustainability challenges, the international dimensions of climate protection. |
3. | Sectoral and socio-economic activities that cause the emission of greenhouse gases in a "life cycle approach". |
4. | Calculation methods of greenhouse gas emissions, practice of carbon footprint calculation, international comparison. |
5. | Strategic approach to climate protection, foundations of EU and domestic climate policies, climate strategies, connection to energy, transport and agricultural policies. |
6. | The development of climate vulnerability, strategies for prevention and planned (resilient) preparation at the level of local governments. |
7. | Sectoral dimensions of adaptation to climate change include water management, critical infrastructure, agriculture, tourism, nature conservation. |
8. | Low-carbon economy. EU emission trading scheme. |
Additional lecturers
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