Programme: BSc in Environmental Engineering
Subject Role: Compulsory
Recommended semester: 2
Objectives
The aim of the course is to provide general knowledge to the students about the policy context and field of application of environmental planning.
Academic results
Knowledge
- Knows the theoretical background and the main concepts of environmental planning.
- Knows the main indicators and planning methods of circular ecnomy, sustainable deevelopment and environmental assessments
- Knows the priority horizontal policies of the environmental planning, espcially in the field of natural resource management, climate protection and sustainable development
- Knows the main principles of EU and national environmental planning and their state-level, municipality and company level practices
Skills
- Able to form own opinion in environmetal planning issues
Attitude
- Cooperate by the lecturer and other students
- Endeavors to understand the complex sytems
- Endeavors to make its 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 analyt-ical tasks belonging to his / her field
- Feels responsible for achieving sustainable development
- Feels responsible for taking greater account of environmental and social aspects
Teaching methodology
Lectures, team work
Materials supporting learning
- Lecture slides
General Rules
The two pillars of the evaluation of learning outcomes set out in point 2.2.: 1. summative assessment of the competencies acquired during the semester (2 mid-term exams); 2. as well as the preparation of a mandatory essay assignment.
Performance assessment methods
Detailed description of performance evaluations during the semester: 1. Summative assessments: a complex, written evaluation method of the subject and knowledge and ability-type competence elements in the form of mid-term exams. The tests focus on the assessment of the acquired knowledge and their application, so they focus on problem recognition and solution. The parts of the curriculum that are the basis of the evaluation are determined by the lecturer of the subject, the available working time is 50 minutes. 2. Essay assignment: a complex evaluation method of the subject's knowledge, ability, attitude, and independence and responsibility competence elements, which takes the form of an independently prepared study. The content, requirements, submission deadline and evaluation method of the study are determined by the instructor.
Percentage of performance assessments, conducted during the study period, within the rating
- 1st summative assessment: 30
- 2nd summative assessment: 30
- Essay assignment: 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 | 70-84 |
Satisfactory | 55-69 |
Pass | 40–54 |
Fail | 0-39 |
Retake and late completion
1) The summative evaluation assessments can be retaken. 2) The summative evaluation assessments can be retaken or corrected for the first time during the replacement 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 unsatisfactory even with the replacement according to point 1), he/she may make a second attempt to successfully complete the course by 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 | 28 |
Preparing for contact lessons | 12 |
Preparing for summative assessments | 10 |
Preparing the essay task | 30 |
Independent studying | 10 |
total | 90 |
Approval and validity of subject requirements
Topics covered during the term
In order to achieve the learning outcomes set out in 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. | Introduction to environmental planning, sustainability |
2. | Environmental indicators I: (theory) |
3. | Environmental indicators II. (exercise) |
4. | EU knowledge, EU environmental policy |
5. | Hungary's environmental planning framework: National Environmental Protection Program, OECD environmental "mirror" |
6. | Strategic planning in environmental protection |
7. | Environmental planning of sectorial plans: strategic environmental assessment |
8. | Environmental planning in corporate and municipal practice |
9. | Environmental planning tools: SWOT analysis I. (theory) |
10. | Environmental planning tools: SWOT analysis II. (exercise) |
11. | Life cycle analysis as an analysis tool for environmental planning |
12. | Climate protection, UNFCCC, Kyoto, Copenhagen, Paris |
Additional lecturers
Name | Position | Contact details |
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Dr. Pálvölgyi Tamás | egyetemi docens / associate professor | palvolgyi.tamas@gtk.bme.hu |