Course: Ecology of Technological Processes

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Course title Ecology of Technological Processes
Course code KMM/ETP
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Beneš Petr, Doc. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Bystrianský Martin, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Bartoň Klufová Pavla, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Bláhová Olga, Doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Introduction to environment, ecological notions. Main problems of environment. Protection atmosphere. Problems liquidation impurities of air. Waters purity protection . Problems of oil substances and wastes from workroom of surface processing. Solid waste. Waste management. Ionic radiation protection and noise protection. Microclimate modification and lighting in the workplace. Influences of technologies on environment. Vocational diseases.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Interactive lecture, Lecture with a video analysis, Collaborative instruction, Practicum
  • Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40) - 10 hours per semester
  • Preparation for formative assessments (2-20) - 16 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 40 hours per semester
  • Practical training (number of hours) - 10 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 20 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Basic knowledge from chemistry and physical science.
Skills
Students should be able to have basic laboratory skills.
Competences
N/A
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
Student after course passing should: Know ecological notions and main problem of environment. Have an overview about types of dust separators etc. Control of solid wastes liquidation method. Understand problems of microclimate at the workplace.
Skills
Students will be able to design production processes in line with ecology and safety.
Competences
N/A
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture with a video analysis
Interactive lecture
Practicum
Collaborative instruction
Multimedia supported teaching
Skills
Multimedia supported teaching
Practicum
Competences
Multimedia supported teaching
Practicum
Lecture
assessment methods
Knowledge
Oral exam
Test
Skills
Seminar work
Test
Competences
Combined exam
Test
Recommended literature
  • Coopers and Lybrand. Your Business and the Environment. London, 1991.
  • Edward Glaeser. 3) Triumph of the City: How Our Greatest Invention Makes Us Richer, Smarter, Greener, Healthier, and Happier,. 2012. ISBN 978-0143120544.
  • Kraus V. Ekologie technologických pochodů. ZČU Plzeň, 1997.
  • Tchobanoglous, G. Wastewater Engineering: Treatment and Resource Recovery. 2013. ISBN 978-0073401188.


Study plans that include the course
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