Sustainable Development and Environmental Management

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Theoretical: theoretical exposition of various matters; Case-studies presentation.
Practical: Problem solving; Case-studies analysis
Students have weekly voluntary support through instructor’s office hours (6 hours availability, overall).
Evaluation: Continuous evaluation with periodic tests (50%); One laboratory project (50%).
For the students with extra legal rights associated with their Student-Worker status, and for the components with
mandatory attendance and distributed evaluation, an alternative for the rules associated with these components
can be found.

Learning objectives:
To provide deeper knowledge of sustainable development;
To understand the relationship between energy systems and sustainable development;
To learn of sustainable energy options;
To learn about technologies and systems for improving energy efficiency;
To understand the basic concepts of Environmental Management Systems (EMS);
To learn how to implement an EMS;
To understand the basic concepts of EMS auditing.
Generic learning outcomes and competences – At the end of this course unit the learner is expected to be able:
Have significant capacity to conceptualize energy activities and their link to development issues;
Promote energy efficiency and renewable energy sources;
Design and understand an EMS;
Develop the interpersonal skills and experience necessary for effective teamwork;
Apply safety concepts and develop the professional responsibility for the quality of engineering work performed.

Part I – Sustainable Development The concept of sustainability and sustainable development. Principles of Sustainable Development: economic development, social development and environmental protection. International activities. The local context. Local Agenda 21. The use of indicators. Energy and Sustainable Development Principles of sustainable energy. Energy Efficiency: The role of energy efficiency in achieving sustainable development; End-use efficiency. Renewable energy: The role of technological development.
Part II – Environmental Management Introduction to Environmental Management Systems. Motivation for the implementation of an Environmental Management System The ISO 14001:2004 standard and the European Eco-Management and Audit Scheme – EMAS. Design and implementation of Environmental Management Systems. The requirements of the standard NP EN ISO 14001:2012. Environmental Certification Process. Environmental Audits: The NP EN ISO 19011:2012 standard

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