Academic year/semester: 2024/25/1

ECTS Credits: 5

Available for: All OU students

Lecture hours: 1
Seminarium:0
Practice: 3
Laboratory: 0
Consultation: 0

Prerequisites: -

Course Leader: Csaba Ágoston Ph.D.

Faculty: Rejtő Sándor Faculty of Light Industry and Environmental Engineering, 1034 Budapest, Doberdó utca 6.

Course Description:
The primary aim of the course is to develop students\' scientific literacy, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. In addition to learning about natural laws, systems and processes, emphasis is placed on developing students\' ecological perspectives. The practical tasks and projects are based primarily on the knowledge acquired in secondary school, thus enabling the knowledge acquired to be assessed and providing a basis for learning the subjects at university. In addition to basic knowledge of physics, biology, geography, chemistry and environmental protection, the course will provide a synthesis of knowledge focusing on the interrelationship of environmental elements that will help to solve engineering problems and develop environmentally aware behaviour. The integration of complex knowledge is realised in the understanding of the basic interrelationships between natural systems and is applied in project work and integrated into the students\' thinking and actions.

Competences:
Open and receptive to the application of new, modern and innovative organic farming practices and methods. In his/her work, he/she strives to act in a law-abiding manner and to respect engineering ethics. Ability to acquire new knowledge through the empirical solution of practical problems. Ability to translate solutions developed in nature into technical practice. Ability to participate in and lead teamwork. Understand and authentically represent the role of the environment in society and its fundamental relationship with the world.

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Mid Term Exam

Compulsory bibliography:

Recommended bibliography: Townsend, C.R., Begon, M., Harper, J.L. (2006). Essentials of Ecology (2nd Edition). Blackwell Publishing. Darrell Ebbing,‎ Steven D. Gammon: General Chemistry, Cengage Learning, 2015, Cengage Learning, Boston, ISBN-13: 978-1305580343; ISBN-10: 1305580346 Serway Jewett: Physics for Scientist and Engineers William M. Marsh, Martin M. Kaufman: Physical geography, Cambridge University Press, 2013. Michael Allaby (2000): Basics of Environmental Science, Routledge, New York, ISBN 0415-21175-1

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