Academic year/semester: 2026/27/1

ECTS Credits: 5

Available for: Only for the faculty’s students

Lecture hours: 2
Seminarium:0
Practice: 0
Laboratory: 4
Consultation: 0

Prerequisites: -

Course Leader: Krisztina Demény Ph.D.

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

Course Description:
The purpose of the subject is to present the basic knowledge of nature and landscape protection
through the following topics, and to prepare students for effective nature protection: Definition of
landscape, natural and cultural landscape. Hierarchical system of landscape. Landscape-forming
factors (biotic and abiotic factors). Types of landscape, landscape potential and protection. History
of nature protection/conservation in Hungary and in the world. Major types of protected areas.
Subjects of nature protection/conservation: geological, hydrological, zoological, botanical, cultural
values. Main protected areas in Hungary and in the world.
The aim of the course is to apply the theoretical knowledge acquired in professional subjects to
practical work, field work and field visits. Sampling and measurements on the field and in the lab
provide students with experience that they can build upon to solve a problem later on. The main
objective of the course is to create a competence-based environmental engineer training in addition
to advanced theoretical science training. During the semester the students will participate in field
visits and field work to identify environmental and nature conservation issues. Direct contact with
the environment helps to develop an environmentally conscious approach, to recognize the causal
relationships and relationships between the state of the natural environment and human activity. It
is possible to observe anthropogenic impacts in the environment - waste incineration plant, sewage
treatment plant, landfill, small water streams, municipal infrastructure, etc., and to carry out impact
studies. During the course students will have the opportunity to interpret and analyze complex
environmental and nature conservation problems.

Competences:
Knowledge of general and specific mathematical, natural and social scientific principles, rules, relations, and procedures as required to pursue activities in the special field of environment protection. − Comprehensive knowledge of the basic features and interrelations of environmental elements and systems, as well as of the environmentally harmful substances affecting them. − Undertaking and authentically representing the social role of environment protection, its basic relationship with the world. 75 − Open to professional cooperation with specialists related to their profession but involved in other areas. − Knowledge of the learning, knowledge acquisition, and data collection methods of the special fields of environment protection, their ethical limitations, and problem-solving techniques. − Knowledge of the main methods to examine the quantity and quality features of environmental elements and systems, their typical measuring instruments, and limitations thereof, as well as methods for the evaluation of data measured. − Able to perform environmental impact assessments and to participate in compiling impact studies. − Able to apply in practice as well the regulations and requirements of health and safety, fire protection, and safety engineering as related to their special field. − Able to participate in project and proposal implementation and audit tasks based on their knowledge. − Able to participate creatively in engineering work based on their multidisciplinary skills, as well as to adapt to continuously changing circumstances.

Topics:
1. Lecture: Definition of landscape, natural and cultural landscape. Hierarchical system of
landscape
Practice: Talking general topics, requirements, and student’s lectures.
Introducing of the theoretical background of the field working and researching.
2. Lecture: Landscape-forming factors (in Hungary)
Practice: Natural values I. (field observations, analyses, sampling): geological, cultural
historical and landscape values. Visit to Hárs-Mt.- Budai-Mts.)
3. Lecture: Landscape types of Hungary
Practice: Natural values II. (field observations, analyses, sampling): geomorphological
(karst form treasure), botanical and hydrological values. Visit to the Máriaremete Gorge
Valley (In Buda Mts.) observing the landscape change.
4. Lecture: Protected areas, history, IUCN categories
Practice: Repeating, summarizing of lectures topics – online tasks I.
5. Lecture: Subjects of nature/landscape protection/conservation.
Practice: Natural values II. (field observations, analyses, sampling): geomorphological
(karst form treasure), botanical and hydrological values. Visit to the Hármashatár Mts.
(In Buda Mts.) observing the landscape change.
6. Lecture: Main conventions on nature conservations
Practice: Anthropogenic impacts: I. waste incinerator visiting
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7. Lecture: Definition of nature and landscape protection/conservation. Main types of
protected areas
Practice: Repeating, summarizing of lectures topics – online tasks II.
8. Lecture: Introduction to nature conservation in Hungary, main emblematic values, parks
in Hungary.
Practice: Anthropogenic impacts II.: sewage treatment plant visiting
9. Lecture: National parks in the world I.
Practice: Student’s lectures
10. Protected areas in North-America, Middle and South America.
11. Protected areas in Africa and In Europe
Practice: Topography test (Practice test)
12. Protected areas in Australia and in Asia.
13. Written test and discussion and assessment of the reports.
14. Replacement test

Assessment: Requirement of midterm mark: - attendance at classroom works, - student lecture min. = 2 (pass) - preparing reports about practical works, fields works and field visits, min. = 2 (pass). - written test (theoretical and practical), min. = 2 (pass) (separately)

Exam Types:

Mid Term Exam

Compulsory bibliography: 1. Kertész, A. (2013): Landscape and environmental assessment (http://p2014- 1.palyazat.ektf.hu/public/uploads/kertesz-landscape-and-environmentalassessment_532c37799f86c.pdf) 2. Stuart Chape et al.(edit) 2008: The world protected areas (statues, values and prospects in the 21th century), University of California Press (http://www.theeis.com/data/literature/Theworldsprotectedareas.pdf 3. PPT files on the homepage of Moodle learning system 4. Ravi Jain - Lloyd Urban - Harold Balbach - M. Diana Webb: Handbook of Environmental Engineering Assessment: Strategy, Planning, and Management, Elsevier - Health Sciences Division, 2012, ISBN: 9780123884442Brian 5. Barkdoll: Field guide to environmental engineering for development workers: water, sanitation, and indoor air, 2009, https://www.academia.edu/73112295/Field_guide_to_environmental_engineering_for_de velopment_workers_water_sanitation_and_indoor_air

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