Environmental Economics - BMEGT42A402

The aim of the course is to acquaint environmental engineering students with the theory, methodology and some examples of practical application of environmental economics.

1. The student has knowledge of the basic concepts, theories, national economy and international contexts of environmental economics;
2. the typical sustainability and macro-level environmental indicators;
3. the possibilities and main principles of environmental regulation related to their special field of interest.

1. The student is able to explore and analyze the facts and basic relations concerning the interactions of economic and environmental systems using the learned theories and methods, to formulate independent conclusions and critical remarks,
2. to follow and interpret international economic processes, as well as changes in the relevant, related policies and legislation of the environmental field, and their effects. These are taken into account in their analyzes, proposals and decisions.
3. to apply the techniques of solving environmental and economic problems, the problem solving methods, their application conditions and limitations.
4. The student is able to work with other disciplines.

1. The student is receptive to receiving new information, new professional knowledge and methodologies, and is open to taking on new tasks and responsibilities that require cooperation and independence. The student strives to improve their knowledge and working relationships.
2. The student accepts the opinions of others, as well as sectoral, national and European values (including social, ecological and sustainability aspects).

1. Assumes responsibility for compliance with professional, legal, ethical standards and rules related to work and conduct.
2. The student is able to independently search and pre-process literature sources necessary to answer environmental questions related to their work.

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

• Bartus Gábor – Szalai Ákos: Környezet, jog, gazdaságtan, Pázmány Press, Budapest, 2014 (https://jak.ppke.hu/uploads/collection/205/file/Bartus-Szalai_Kornyezet_Jog_Gazdasagtan_2014_final.pdf)

The learning outcomes stated in point 2.2 are evaluated on the basis of two summative assessments (mid-term exams) and a formative assessment (homework assignment).

1. Summative assessments: a complex, written evaluation of the subject's knowledge and ability-type competence elements in the form of a mid-term exam. In order to successfully write the mid-term exams, it is necessary to use the acquired knowledge to correctly interpret the concepts of environmental economics and to know the application areas of environmental regulation. The part of the curriculum that is the basis of the evaluation represents the topics covered in the lectures before the mid-term exam, the available working time is 45 minutes. A maximum of 35 points can be obtained with the mid-term exams. 2. Formative assessments: a complex method of evaluating the competence elements of subject knowledge, ability, attitude, and independence and responsibility, which takes the form of a group homework assignment on a selected topic of environmental economics. The homework takes the form of an approx. 10-15 pages per person essay. The homework can also be done in the form of a presentation, in which case the completed work will be showcased as a presentation. A maximum of 30 points can be obtained for the essay or presentation.

• 1st summative assessment: 35
• 2nd summative assessment: 35
• formative assessment: 30
• total: 100

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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.  4) Pursuant to the current CoS, in the case of formative assessments, if the assignment was submitted on time, it is possible to repeat or retake it before the end of the late completion period, if the original task has already been accepted by the instructor. 5) Formative assessments can be submitted late, subject to payment of the special procedure fee specified in the regulations. The latest date for late submission is the last day of the late completion period.

Consulted with the Faculty Student Representative Committee, approved by the Vice Dean for Education, valid from: 06.05.2024.

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.