Course detail
Ecological Engineering
FEKT-LEKIAcad. year: 2017/2018
The course deals with the persistent sustainable development strategy, the basic laws of ecology, the human environment, bioclimatology. Furthermore, the chemical aspects of the environment, ecotoxicology, physical aspects of the environment, exposure and assessment of noise, vibration, electrostatic, magnetic and electromagnetic fields, radioecology, light, heat. Explains electromagnetic compatibility, monitoring of basic parameters of environmental, the geographic information system architecture as the basis of environmental information systems, lomg range recognition of Earth. Features hygienic limits of physical fields. Also discusses waste management and environmental legislation.
Language of instruction
Number of ECTS credits
Mode of study
Guarantor
Learning outcomes of the course unit
- explain the basic laws of ecology,
- list the marginal factor in ecology,
- list the parameters of the biological needs of human being and environment
- describe the parameters of noise, vibration and ultrasound in the environment and describe their effects on humans,
- explain the formation of electrostatic and magnetic fields of the Earth,
- describe the interaction of electromagnetic fields and radiation with biological structures,
- interpret health limits physical fields in the environment,
- explain the principle of environmental audits and assessments of environmental impact,
- explain the principle of geographic information systems and applications in environmental information systems,
- describe the basic principles and function block measuring systems for ecology,
- discuss the principles of waste management.
Prerequisites
- explain the basic principles of physical fields,
- explain the basics of physical chemistry,
- apply the basic principles and electrotechnical law,
- interpret the basic units of physical quantities,
- the basic principles of biology and physiology.
General knowledge is required at the level of bachelor's degree.
Co-requisites
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
up to 20 points for the development of a thematic project,
up to 60 points for the oral exam.
To pass the examination must be obtained from oral at least 10 points.
The exam focuses on the verification of basic knowledge of the principles of ecology, the interaction of physical fields with biological structures including hygiene limits and knowledge of function block measuring systems.
Course curriculum
2. Human environment, bioclimatology.
3. Chemical aspects of the environment, ecotoxicology.
4. Physical aspects of the environment - exposure and assessment of noise and vibration.
5. Electrostatic and magnetic fields in the environment.
6. Electromagnetic fields and electromagnetic compatibility.
7. Radioecology.
8. The light and colorimetry.
9. Monitoring biosphere and physical fields in the environment.
10. Measuring systems for climate monitoring.
11. Measuring systems of physical fields. Hygienic limits.
12. Geographic information systems, environmental information systems.
13. Waste management. Environmental legislation.
Work placements
Aims
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Laboratory is compulsory, correctly excused absences laboratory exercises can be in agreement with the substitute teacher.
Choosing thematic project is mandatory submission in 10 pages of text.
Recommended optional programme components
Prerequisites and corequisites
Basic literature
Rozman J., Sadovský P., Čermák D.: Diagnostika životního prostředí. VUT FEI, Brno, 2000
Tolgyessy,J. a kol.: Chémia,biológia a toxikológia vody a ovzduší.SAV,Bratislava 1985.
Recommended reading
Classification of course in study plans
Type of course unit
Lecture
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
The physical fields in environment: noise, vibration, electrostatic and magnetic fields, electromagnetic field and radiation.
Methods of protection against unfavourable effect of chemicals and physical fields, admissible concentration of pollutants and dose.
The system design of ecological projects, economy of projects, consideration of influence on environment.
Fundamental of ecology, model of ecosystem, homeostatic conditions.
The ecological crisis. State of a person´s health of population. Multidimensional methods of statistic analysis.
The regeneration of energy types and their non traditional form of source.
The techology used in environment, suppression of emission, the protection of ozone layer.
Methods for suppression of noise, sound-proof construction, protection before noise effects.
The protection before electromagnetic fields and radiation. Electromagnetic compatibility in environment.
Treatment with waste, the methods of cleaner production. The ergonomy of working environment.
Legislative of environment, the international agreements for protection of environment.
Laboratory exercise
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
The dosimetry of radiation, personal dosimetry and evaluation of doses.
The measurement of intenzites and spectres of electromagnetic field .
Polarographic measurement of kvalitative parameters of water.