Environmental Assessment (sectorial sustainability analysis) - BMEGT42A025

The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the sectoral interpretations of the concept of sustainability, the possibilities of integrating sustainability aspects in the cases of some economic sectors. The theoretical basis is provided by 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,
5. are familiar with the sectoral characteristics determining the domestic and EU transport policy and the main strategic ideas for the future development of transport,
6. are familiar with the key indicators of the formation and development of cities and the main strategic directions for the future development of the urban environment;
7. are aware of the environmental, economic and social problems of rural areas and the main strategic ideas for sustainable rural development;
8. are familiar with the principles and practical possibilities of sustainable waste management,
9. are familiar with the sectoral characteristics determining domestic and EU energy policy and the main strategic ideas for the future development of energy management; 1
10. know the market characteristics of the alternative energy source, the advantages and disadvantages of their use.

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 analyze the sustainability of transport policy and strategy documents,
5. are able to outline the possibilities of urban development and to analyze the sustainability of the documents determining the future development of cities,
6. are able to identify rural development problems and analyze the sustainability of related strategic documents,
7. are able to represent the basic processes of waste management and to determine the factors influencing the efficiency of waste management methods,
8. are able to analyze the sustainability of documents defining energy policy and strategy, including the possibilities of using alternative energy sources,
9. are able to communicate, present, orally and in writing in a professionally adequate manner; 1
10. 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. endeavor to examine the various sectoral policies and strategic ideas in a comprehensive systems approach;
5. 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.
4. feel responsible for taking greater account of environmental and social aspects in sectoral decision-making in addition to technical aspects

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

• 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
• Ajánlott folyóiratok/recommended journals:
• 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 evaluation of the learning outcomes stated in point 2.2 is based on 2 mid-term written performance evaluations: summative evaluation of learning outcomes (summative assessments) and homework.

A. Detailed description of performance evaluations during the instruction period: 1. Summative evaluation of learning outcome (summative assessment): a complex, written evaluation method of the subject and knowledge and ability-type competence elements in the form of a mid-term exam. In order to successfully write the test, it is necessary to use the acquired knowledge to correctly interpret the concepts and to know the application areas of environmental assessment and sustainability analysis methods. The part of the curriculum that forms the basis of the evaluation represents the topics covered in the lectures before the date of the mid-term exam, the available working time is 60 minutes. A maximum of 15 or 20 points can be obtained per mid-term exam. 2. Formative assessment (homework): a complex evaluation method of competence elements of the subject knowledge, ability, attitude, independence, and responsibility type, which takes the form of individually prepared homework. Homework content and requirements: approx. 12-15 page essay (according to the departmental template, with the help of consultations) Sustainability analysis of a selected area from among the topics presented in the course: - Presentation of EU and national policies - presentation and comparison of important policy documents - Characterization of the direction and trend indicated by the indicator based on indicators selected from the currently published KSH publication entitled "Indicators of sustainable development in Hungary" - characterization of the target system, sustainability evaluation - formulating your own proposals for increased enforcement of sustainability aspects OR Environmental assessment case study for a selected sector Analytical presentation of an environmental assessment method, based on case studies (at least 2 international examples). General presentation of the method, areas of application, advantages and limitations. Manifestation of the advantages and limitations of the processed case studies. Application practice of environmental assessment methods for a selected country (or environmental asset) (based on at least 2 articles, studies). When, with what purpose, methods and results were the surveys created? How did the advantages and limitations of the methods appear? Homework submission deadline: presentation time of the last week of the instruction period, evaluation method: maximum 15 points. B. Performance evaluation during the exam period: exam The exam mark is determined based on the result of the written exam Elements of the exam: 1st written performance evaluation (partial exam): it focuses on the complex sectoral application of the concepts learned during the semester, the problems revealed, and the analytical methods presented, it is necessary to answer the questions in the form of an essay.

• 1st summative assessment: 15
• 2nd summative assessment: 20
• Formative assessment (homework): 15
• total: 50

• written exam (in the exam period): 50
• mid-term performance assessments: 50
• total: 100

The condition for obtaining the signature is that the student achieves at least 50% of the score that can be obtained during the diligence period. The obtained signature is valid for the period according to CAO. The signatures obtained earlier in the subject and the mid-year results that can be taken into account when determining the exam grade can be accepted for up to 3 semesters.

1) The two summative assessments can be individually retaken or corrected during the retake-period free of charge. In the case of improvement during the retake, the more favorable result will be taken into account. 2) Homework can be sent electronically by 12:00 on the last day of the retake-period, subject to payment of 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 cours announced in each semester, these topics are scheduled according to the calendar and other conditions.