Risk Evaluation and Risk Management - BMEGT42V501

The aim of the course is to provid the description of environmental evaluation and its alternative methods, as well as the presentation of the sectoral application of environmental evaluation methods.

1. know the theoretical background of environmental evaluation, including the concept of total economic value,
2. are familiar with cost-based and expressed preference methods and their sectoral application,
3. are familiar with environmental evaluation methods based on identified preferences and their sectoral application,
4. are familiar with CSR corporate practices,

1. are able to prepare environmental evaluation case studies using cost-based and stated preference methods,
2. are able to prepare environmental evaluation case studies using revealed preferences methods,
3. are able to identify CSR activities in corporate practice,
4. are able to communicate, present, orally and in writing in a professionally adequate manner;
5. are able to process and use domestic and international literature.

1. are open to learn about the possibilities of applying environmental evaluation methods, to take them into account in decision-making,
2. are open to the practical application of sustainability principles,
3. endeavor to take their decisions taking into account technical, economic and social aspects;
4. cooperate with the lecturers and fellow students in expanding the knowledge and thinking together in solving the problems raised.

1. prepare the practical task independently during the semester,
2. independently select and apply the relevant problem-solving and analytical methods in solving the analytical tasks belonging to their field.
3. feel responsible for achieving sustainable development.

Lectures, oral and written communication.

• Dr. Szlávik János (szerk.): Környezetgazdaságtan. 3. fejezet. (Csigéné Nagypál Noémi) Budapesti Mű-szaki és Gazdaságtudományi Egyetem. Typotex Kiadó, Budapest, 2007.
• Marjainé dr. Szerényi Zsuzsanna (szerk.): A természetvédelemben alkalmazható közgazdasági értékelési módszerek. Környezetvédelmi és Vízügyi Minisztérium, Budapest, 2005.
• Előadásanyagok diasorai / ppt slides.
• American Journal of Agricultural Economics
• Ecological Economics
• Journal of Agricultural Resource Economics
• Journal of Economic Perspectives
• Journal of Environmental Economics and Management
• Journal of Environmental Planning and Management

The two pillars of the evaluation of learning outcomes set out in point 2.2: 1. Presentation of a selected area important from a nature conservation/tourism point of view, the presentation of the elements of the total economic value and the most important ecosystem services in the case of the selected area. 2. Analytical presentation of study(s) made using a selected environmental assessment method (e.g. conditional assessment, conditional choice, travel cost method, hedonic price method).

A. Detailed description of performance evaluations during the instruction-period: 1. Formative assessment (practical task): a complex evaluation method of the subject's knowledge, ability, attitude, independence and responsibility-type competence elements, which takes the form of an individually or group-prepared practical task. The instructor determines the content, requirements, submission deadline and evaluation method of the practical assignment. B. During the examination period: Written exam

• Formative assesment: 50
• total: 50

• written exam: 50

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1) Formative assessments can be retaken or corrected free of charge for the first time during the retake-period. In the event of a correction, the new result always overwrites the old one. 2) If the student is unable to obtain a grade other than 'Fail' 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.

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.