BKR_EKZP Environmental economic concepts

Faculty of Economics and Administration
Autumn 2022
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Ing. Dominika Tóthová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Ing. Dominika Tóthová, Ph.D.
Department of Regional Economics – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Contact Person: Ing. Iveta Suchomelová Vašíčková
Supplier department: Department of Regional Economics – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Timetable
Fri 7. 10. 12:00–15:50 P103, Sat 12. 11. 8:00–11:50 P302a, Fri 9. 12. 16:00–19:50 P201
Prerequisites (in Czech)
FORMA(K)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course focuses on practical aspects of the relationship between economics, policies and the environment. The aim of the course is to deepen and extend knowledge and skills especially in the field of current development and trends in the environment, economic evaluation of the environment and its use in CBA, implementation of environmental policies and tools into the functioning of organizations.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students should be able to understand, explain and apply knowledge of fundamental environmental impacts of economic development. Students should be able to: - understand the main economic context of environmental protection;
- select and apply in practice non-market environmental valuation methods in CBA;
- understand the role of public non-profit organizations in environmental protection;
- identify instruments for environmental protection and environmental creation,
- identify and apply environmental protection tools in organisations.
Syllabus
  • 1. The relationship of economics and the environment, the economic value of the environment, current challenges and threats of the environment, environmental policies
  • 2. The concept of sustainable development, environmental instruments, tools of sustainable development for organizations
  • 3. Environmental indicators, statistics and environment, CBA in the environment, practical aspects of environmental business
Literature
Teaching methods
Teaching takes the form of block lectures. During the semester, students work out 2 POTs focused on practical applications of the topics discussed. Continuous self-study of compulsory and recommended literature is expected.
Assessment methods
During the semester, students process 2 exercises which are part of the final evaluation of the course. It is necessary to obtain 60% points for admission to the exam. The course ends with a written exam (25 questions). For successful completion of the course, students have to achieve at least 60 % of correct answers.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: tutorial 12 hodin.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2021.
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