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Terminated in academic year 2013/2014

Environmental Protection

Type of study Follow-up Master
Language of instruction Czech
Code 546-0420/01
Abbreviation 0ŽP
Course title Environmental Protection
Credits 4
Coordinating department Department of Environmental Engineering
Course coordinator prof. Ing. Vojtech Dirner, CSc.

Subject syllabus

1st Introduction to the Theory of Environmental
1.1 Definitions
1.2 Biosphere
1.2.1. Geosphere
1.2.2. Biotic components
1.2.3. Flows of energy and its resources
1.2.4. Cycles of substances
1.2.5. Ecosystems
1.3 Environment in terms of human
1.3.1. Anthropogenic Environmental classification
1.3.2. Anthropogenic demands on the environment

2nd Damage to natural environmental components
1.2 In terms of damage to abiotic components of the biosphere
2.1.1. Air Pollution
2.1.2. Water Pollution
2.1.3. Soil Damage
2.1.4. Physical pollution
2.2 Global indicators of environmental damage
2.2.1. Excessive pumping of non-renewable sources of raw materials and energy
2.2.2. Negative impacts on the stability of ecosystems
2.2.3. Negative effects on radiation and thermal balance of the planet
3.2 Effects of anthropogenic activities
2.3.1. Agriculture
2.3.2. Industry
2.3.3. Earning power
2.3.4. Mining
2.3.5. Right
2.3.6. Consumerism
2.3.7. Waste production
2.3.8. Possible consequences of the deterioration of natural environmental components

3rd Options protection of natural environmental components
1.3 Preventive Protection
3.1.1. Education and training process
3.1.2. Promoting the idea of ​​sustainable development
2.3 System Protection
3.2.1. Legislative
3.2.2. Normative
3.3 Technological protection
3.3.1. Air Protection Technology
3.3.2. Water Protection Technology
3.3.3. Soil protection technology
3.3.4. Technology protection from physical pollution
3.3.5. Waste management
3.3.6. The introduction of 'clean' technologies
3.3.7. Saving energy - Use of alternative sources
3.3.8. Reclamation and restoration of landscape

Literature

Friedman, B.: Environmental ecology. The ecological effects of pollution,
disturbance and other stresses. Secon edition. California (USA), Academic
Press, San Diego, 1995.
Meadows, D.H., Meadows, D.L., Randers, J., Behrens, W.W.: The limits to
Growth.
PAN Books London, III, 1972.
Meadows, D.H., Meadows, D.L., Randers, J.: Beyond the limits. Global collapse
or a sustainable future. Earthscan Publ. Ltd. London, 1992.
Miller, G.T.: Environmental Science - an introduction. Second edition.
Wadsworth publ. company. Belmont. California, 1988.
Morgan, S.: Ecology and environment: the cycles of life, Oxford University
Press, USA, 1995.

Advised literature

No advised literature has been specified for this subject.