I. SUBJECT DESCRIPTION
II. SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
III. COURSE CURRICULUM
SUBJECT DATA
OBJECTIVES AND LEARNING OUTCOMES
TESTING AND ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING PERFORMANCE
THEMATIC UNITS AND FURTHER DETAILS
Subject name
SECTORIAL SUSTAINABILITY ANALYSIS
ID (subject code)
BMEGT42M531
Type of subject
contact unit
Course types and lessons
Type
Lessons
Lecture
1
Practice
1
Laboratory
0
Type of assessment
mid-term grade
Number of credits
5
Subject Coordinator
Name
Dr. Princz-Jakovics Tibor
Position
senior lecturer
Contact details
princz-jakovics.tibor@gtk.bme.hu
Educational organisational unit for the subject
Department of Environmental Economics and Sustainability
Subject website
Language of the subject
magyar - HU; angol - ENG
Curricular role of the subject, recommended number of terms

Programme: Regional and Environmental Economic Studies part-time programme, autumn start

Subject Role: Compulsory

Recommended semester: 4

Programme: Regional and Environmental Economic Studies part-time programme, spring start

Subject Role: Compulsory

Recommended semester: 3

Direct prerequisites
Strong
None
Weak
None
Parallel
None
Exclusion
None
Validity of the Subject Description
Approved by the Faculty Board of Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences, Decree No: 581046/15/2021. Valid from: 24.11.2021.

Objectives

The aim of the course is to provide knowledge to students about the possibilities of integrating sustainability aspects in some economic sectors. The aim is to acquaint students with the methods of sustainability analysis of current policies and the results of the analyses. At the beginning of the course, the environmental evaluation methods and their sectoral applications are presented in an overview.

Academic results

Knowledge
  1. Knows the theoretical background of environmental evaluation, including the concept of total economic value,
  2. is familiar with CSR corporate practices,
  3. is familiar with the sectoral characteristics determining the domestic and EU transport policy and the main strategic ideas and vehicle technology directions for the future development of transport
  4. is familiar with the key indicators of the formation and development of cities and the main strategic direc-tions for the future development of the urban environment,
  5. is aware of the environmental, economic and social problems of rural areas and the main strategic ideas of sustainable rural development,
  6. is familiar with the principles and practical possibilities of sustainable waste management,
  7. knows the characteristics of the circular economy,
  8. is familiar with the sectoral characteristics determining domestic and EU energy policy and the main strategic ideas for the future development of energy management,
  9. knows the market characteristics of the alternative energy source, the advantages and disadvantages of their use.
Skills
  1. to prepare environmental evaluation case studies,
  2. to analyse the sustainability of transport policy and strategy documents,
  3. to outline the possibilities of urban development and to analyse the sustainability of the documents deter-mining the future development of cities,
  4. to identify rural development problems and analyse the sustainability of related strategic documents,
  5. to represent the basic processes of waste management, as well as to determine the factors influencing the efficiency of waste management methods, to identify the characteristics of the circular economy
  6. to analyse the sustainability of documents defining energy policy and strategy, including the possibilities of using alternative energy sources,
  7. to communicate and present orally and in writing in a professionally adequate manner,
  8. to process and use domestic and international literature.
Attitude
  1. Open to learn about the possibilities of applying environmental evaluation methods, to take them into ac-count in decision-making,
  2. open to the practical application of sustainability principles,
  3. endeavors to make its decisions taking into account technical, economic and social aspects;
  4. endeavors to examine the various sectoral policies and strategic ideas in a comprehensive systems approach;
  5. cooperates with the lecturers and fellow students in expanding the knowledge and thinking together in solving the problems raised,
Independence and responsibility
  1. Prepares the project work independently during the semester,
  2. independently selects and applies the relevant problem-solving and analytical methods in solving the ana-lytical tasks belonging to his / her field.
  3. Feels responsible for achieving sustainable development.
  4. Feels responsible for taking greater account of environmental and social aspects in sectoral decision-making in addition to technical aspects

Teaching methodology

In the framework of the lectures, the sectoral processes, characteristics, environmental evaluation and sustainability analysis methods will be shown in the form of presentations. In addition, students independently prepare their project work, in which they examines a chosen sector or environmental evaluation method based on given content elements.

Materials supporting learning

  • 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.
  • Princz-Jakovics Tibor: A fenntarthatóság erősítése a vidéki közlekedési rendszerek fejlesztésében. Doktori értekezés, BME, Budapest, 2008
  • Illés Iván: Regionális gazdaságtan - területfejlesztés: 6. fejezet, Vidékfejlesztés (pp. 119-137), Typotex Kiadó, Budapest, 2008
  • Kengyel Ákos (szerk.): Az Európai Unió közös politikái: 7. fejezet, Közös Agrárpolitika, írta: Halmai Péter (pp. 247-269), Akadémiai Kiadó, Budapest, 2010
  • 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

General Rules

The assessment of the learning outcomes formulated in point 2.2. is based on 2 kinds of mid-term written perfor-mance measurements: a summative performance assessment and homework.

Performance assessment methods

A. Detailed description of performance evaluations during the academic period: 1. summative performance assessment: a complex, written way of evaluating the competence-type competence elements of the subject and knowledge in the form of mid-term exams. The successful writing of the exam requires the correct interpretation of the concepts with the help of the acquired knowledge, as well as the knowledge of the application areas of sustainability analysis methods (including environmental evaluation). The part of the learning materials on which the evaluation is based refers to the topics covered in the previous lectures, the available working time is 60 minutes. 2. formative performance assessment: a complex way of assessing the competence elements of the subject knowledge, ability, attitude, as well as the type of independence and responsibility, the manifestation of which is the preparation and presentation of an individual homework or presentation material. Content and requirements of the homework or presentation: Sustainability analysis of a selected area from the thematic areas presented in the course: - Presentation of EU and national policies - presentation and comparison of important policy documents - Characterization of the direction indicated by the indicators selected from the currently published CSO publication entitled “Indicators of Sustainable Development in Hungary” - characterization of the target system, sustainability assessment - formulating own proposals for the achievement of higher level of sustainability

Percentage of performance assessments, conducted during the study period, within the rating

  • 1st summative performance assessment: 30%
  • 2nd summative performance assessment: 30%
  • formative performance assessment: 40%
  • total: 100%

Percentage of exam elements within the rating

Issuing grades

%
Excellent 92-100
Very good 85–92
Good 70–85
Satisfactory 55-70
Pass 40-55
Fail 40

Retake and late completion

1) The summative performance assessments can be retaken or corrected individually free of charge during the repeat period. In case of correction, the more favourable result for the student is taken into account. 2) The homework - in addition to the payment of the fee specified in the regulations - can be sent delayed in electronic form until 12 noon on the last day of the repeat period.

Coursework required for the completion of the subject

Nature of work Number of sessions per term
participation in contact lessons 14×2=28
homework preparation 102
preparation for performance assessment 20
total 150

Approval and validity of subject requirements

0

Topics covered during the term

A 2.2. pontban megfogalmazott tanulási eredmények eléréséhez a tantárgy a következő tematikai blokkokból áll. Az egyes félévekben meghirdetett kurzusok sillabuszaiban e témaelemeket ütemezzük a naptári és egyéb adottságok szerint –

Lecture topics
1. The aim, topics and requirements of the course. Sectoral policies for sustainability
2. Sectoral examples of environmental evaluation
3. Possibilities of interpreting sustainability, concepts, practical problems
4. Domestic and international examples of sustainability strategies
5. Alternative vehicle technologies
6. Sustainable rural development
7. Sustainable consumption, eco-labels
8. Characteristics of a circular economy
9. Smart cities
10. Sustainability analysis of current domestic and EU transport policy
11. Sustainability analysis of Hungarian energy policy
12. technical visit of training reactor

Additional lecturers

Name Position Contact details
Dr. Princz-Jakovics Tibor . princz-jakovics.tibor@gtk.bme.hu
Dr. Bartus Gábor . bartus.gabor@gtk.bme.hu
Szalmáné Dr. Csete Mária . csete.maria@gtk.bme.hu
Dr. Szabó Mariann . szabo.mariann@gtk.bme.hu
Dr. Ijjas Flóra . ijjas.flora@gtk.bme.hu

Approval and validity of subject requirements

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