Title:

Environmental Compatibility and Technology

Code:EKT
Ac.Year:2009/2010
Term:Summer
Study plans:
ProgramBranchYearDuty
IT-MSC-2MBI-Compulsory-Elective - group H
IT-MSC-2MBS-Compulsory-Elective - group H
IT-MSC-2MGM-Compulsory-Elective - group H
IT-MSC-2MGM.-Compulsory-Elective - group H
IT-MSC-2MIN-Compulsory-Elective - group H
IT-MSC-2MIN.-Compulsory-Elective - group H
IT-MSC-2MIS-Compulsory-Elective - group H
IT-MSC-2MIS.-Compulsory-Elective - group H
IT-MSC-2MMI-Compulsory-Elective - group H
IT-MSC-2MMM-Compulsory-Elective - group H
IT-MSC-2MPS-Compulsory-Elective - group H
IT-MSC-2MPV-Compulsory-Elective - group H
IT-MSC-2MSK-Compulsory-Elective - group H
Language:Czech
Credits:3
Completion:accreditation
Type of
instruction:
Hour/semLecturesSem. ExercisesLab. exercisesComp. exercisesOther
Hours:026000
 ExaminationTestsExercisesLaboratoriesOther
Points:00000
Guarantee:Klapetek Milan, Mgr., ILL
Faculty:Centre of Education and Counselling of BUT
 
Learning objectives:
Knowledge of the roots of ecological problems, of relationship between ethos, ecology and technology, and of improving the quality of professional decision-making through introducing ecological aspects.
Description:
One of the indispensable conditions of human life on the Earth is a friendly environment. Since the human race started reproduction on the Earth, deep interventions into eco-systems have been observed. The gravity of such interventions is proportional to the increasing use of technologies. In the sphere of environmentalists´studies and attitudes, however, a lot of clashing approaches, research methods and interests can be observed. Therefore, adequate professional and highly qualified insight is most advisable here.
A social science course consed to Programme in persuance of the Rector's Decision 03/2004.
Knowledge and skills required for the course:
No prerequisity knowledge is called for.
Learning outcomes and competences:
Improving qualifications and competence by introducing ecological criteria to technological and economic projects, mastering communication and reasoning in environmental issues.
Syllabus of lectures:
  1. Origin and development of ecological awareness.
  2. Ecosphere, biosphere, and sociosphere.
  3. Position of the Man in the world seen as part of different religious and similar systems.
  4. Real and unreal bases of ecological standpoints.
  5. Seeking paradigms of global ecological ethos.
  6. Values and lifestyles.
  7. Specific ecological problems in agriculture.
  8. Renewable and non-renewable resources, waste and polluting materials, waste recycling.
  9. Sustainable development.
Study literature:
The students will be recommended selected texts and articles from philosophical and economic journals.
Exam prerequisites:
  • 70% attendance at lectures.
  • A written essay on an ecological topic.