Course: Introduction to Environmental Issues

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Course title Introduction to Environmental Issues
Course code EKO/UZPE
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory, Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Nováček Pavel, doc. RNDr. CSc.
  • Šarapatka Bořivoj, prof. Dr. Ing. CSc.
  • Rulík Martin, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Zeidler Miroslav, RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
The introduction lecture which introduces the problematic of environment, basic terms and relations, both up to date regional and global problems of environment from biology point of view.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture
Learning outcomes
The course aims at presenting actual information and procedures from the branch. Major approaches, conceptual and theoretical topics are listed in syllabus.
Knowledge, Comprehension, Synthesis At the end of the course the student is expected to: - have thorough understanding of the major issues of global environmental problems - be able to judge the causes and consequences of major problems as examplified by water sources, soil and biodiversity protection - comprehend the basic problems of Czech Republic in a context of those global problems
Prerequisites
Elementary knowledge in ecology, biology and geography.

Assessment methods and criteria
Essay

Active participation in class.
Recommended literature
  • Moldan, B. (2009). Podmaněná planeta. UK v Praze, Nakladatelství Karolinum.
  • Storch, D., Mihulka, S. (2000). Úvod do současné ekologie.. Portál s.r.o., Praha.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Biology and Environmental Education for Education (2021) Category: Ecology and environmental protection 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter