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Lecturer(s)
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Slavíčková Pavla, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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This subject arose from a project CZ.1.07/2.2.00/28.0138 Modularization and psychological education at Palacky University in Olomouc through innovation and links between economic and psychological study programs. 1. Introduction to sustainability, global challenges, future natural resources climate change Biodiversity Poor and rich Status of women / men Analysis of global issues and trends Future challenges - nanotechnology, information technology, ... 2. Sustainability, history, defining the basic concepts definition of sustainability The history of the topic Agenda 21 Elements of sustainable development 3. Consumption and overconsumption, the view from the consumer Consumption and consumers - Types Overconsumption Sustainable Consumption 4. National strategies, global sustainability management Global ethical values Global Security Economic management 5. World resources, opportunities, development Water Biodiversity Air Energy Raw materials Renewable sources 6. Waste and waste management Waste Recycling Bio-waste 7. The economic sustainability level Marketing Benefits Economic impacts 8. Social sustainability level Developing countries and cooperation Impact on social CSR strategy 9. Sustainable business, sustainable business vision How to sustainable business Vision Codes of Ethics 10. Measuring sustainability International National Firm-level
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Demonstration, Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
- Attendace
- 24 hours per semester
- Homework for Teaching
- 24 hours per semester
- Preparation for the Course Credit
- 12 hours per semester
- Preparation for the Exam
- 15 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to introduce the concept of sustainability to students. Issues and questions of sustainable consumption and life are important not only for so-called "green" consumers, but all people round the world. The financial crisis, social and environmental problems are increasing sense of responsibility of consumers and together changing economic and business environment. Customers use their money for buying more goods with value beyond the financial value, and this is helping sustainable business to grow. During the study will be introduced three levels of sustainable business - economic level, social and environmental. On the basis of case studies will be discussed sustainable business practices, new trends and specifics of the different business sectors, consumption and overconsumption, sources in business, global challenges and sustainability management. Students will be able to apply the course knowledge into practice in enterprises and propose options for improving sustainable business in the country.
1. Detailed descriptions of basic concepts and relationships in the field of sustainability 2. Defines the meaning of sustainable behavior in society and enterprises, defines consumer behavior, overconsumption 3. Enumerates and describes the national strategies for sustainable behavior 4. Describes the resources that companies can benefit from 5. Describes the economic and social level of sustainability
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Prerequisites
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Entry requirements: economic thinking, basic knowledge in economic terms
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Written exam, Student performance, Systematic Observation of Student
In the beginning of the course students choose a semester work on the topic Reflections on the particular operation and design of measures for sustainable business. The course ends with a written credit and exam. For successful completion of the test, student must obtain at least 75% of the possible points. The granting of credit is also subject to active participation in the teaching and delivery of seminar work, on a date to be determined in the first class. If the student fails in any part of the requirements for completion of the course, he will enter an appropriate replacement work. They are allowed two absences in the classroom. The study includes the use of e-learning environment Moodle. Students in Moodle logs as directed by the www.kae.cz
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Recommended literature
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HEJÁTKOVÁ, Květuše, ed. Udržitelnost hospodaření v krajině: konference: ochrana životního prostředí - voda, půda, vzduch, ekosystémy: Náměšť nad Oslavou, 12.4.2012. Náměšť nad Oslavou: ZERA - Zemědělská a ekologická regionální agentura, 2012. [108] s. ISBN 978-80-87226-11-7..
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KLUSÁK, Jaroslav a kol. Indikátory udržitelné energetiky pro rozhodování měst a obcí: výzkum a aplikace sady místních indikátorů se zaměřením na energetiku, ekonomiku a životní prostředí. 1. vyd. Praha: Porsenna, 2009. 104 s. ISBN 978-80-254-5995-9..
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PROCHÁZKOVÁ, Dana. Principy udržitelného rozvoje. České Budějovice: Vysoká škola evropských a regionálních studií, 2012. 141 s. Studijní text. ISBN 978-80-87472-21-7..
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SEJÁK, Josef. Základy udržitelné ekonomie přírodních zdrojů a životního prostředí. Vyd. 1. Ústí nad Labem: Univerzita J.E. Purkyně v Ústí nad Labem, 2005. 157 s. Acta Universitatis Purkynianae; 120. Studia oecologica. ISBN 80-7044-758-3..
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TŘEBICKÝ, Viktor, LUPAČ, Miroslav a NOVÁK, Josef. Ekologická stopa města: metodika výpočtu. Praha: Týmová iniciativa pro místní udržitelný rozvoj, 2011. 37 s. ISBN 978-80-87549-00-1..
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Udržitelný development a zelené dovednosti švýcarsko-česká spolupráce. sborník příspěvků [CD-ROM]. 1. vyd. Praha: Envi A, 2012..
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2. NOVÁČEK, Pavel. Udržitelný rozvoj. 1. vyd. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci, 2010. 430 s. ISBN 978-80-244-2514-6..
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