ÓBUDA UNIVERSITY
SÁNDOR REJTŐ FACULTY OF LIGHT INDUSTRY
AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING and
INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Application for the accreditation of the Curriculum in
English of the full time Bsc (3) training of the Light
Industry Specialisation of the Environmental Engineering
Programme
Budapest
2013
CURRICULUM OF THE LIGHT INDUSTRY SPECIALISATION OF
THE FULL TIME ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING PROGRAMME
1. Training objective
Students obtain a BSc degree in the basic training. This first higher-level degree
entitles students to start the Master’s training and also provides such professional
knowledge which may be utilized on the labour market and enables students to find a
job immediately after graduation. The environment engineering training of the faculty
strives to meet the diverse environmental challenges of our time and to resolve them.
The university trains highly qualified professionals, who acquire proper knowledge
and competencies to improve and sustain the quality of the environment and to operate
it in an environmentally friendly way.
During their studies the graduates acquire modern earth scientific, landscape potential
analytical, biotechnological, ecological, analytical, technical and technological
knowledge necessary to manage environmental problems. They become capable of
reducing and eliminating environmental nuisances and damage; utilizing natural
resources rationally, analysing landscapes, assessing environmental conditions and
conducting environmental monitoring and auditing. They become qualified to
establish
and
independently
operate
low-waste
applications,
develop
new
technologies, recycle waste, dispose of hazardous waste, design and implement the use
of renewable energies and to provide air quality, noise and vibration protection.
As a result of their engineering – technological and management – and economics
knowledge our graduate students will be able to communicate and work in a team with
domestic and foreign experts as well as to plan, organize, cooperate on and control
projects.
At our university the main focus is on high quality basic training which is based on
strong theoretical foundations but it is also practical.
2. Form and duration of the training
Full-time. The BSc (3) full time sample curriculum includes 7 semesters, with 14
active weeks per semester, which includes altogether 2156 hours.
3. Number of credits to be obtained
It is a requirement to obtain 210 credits for the BSc basic degree, which is possible
during seven semesters according to the sample curriculum.
4. The main areas of the training and their credit value
Training area
Required credit
Science basics
40
Economic and human knowledge
19
Professional core material
81
Differentiated professional knowledge
33
Required in specialisation
12
Optional
10
Thesis
15
TOTAL
210
5. The diploma and qualification
The diploma is a public document bearing the coat of arms of Hungary, which
contains the name and the institutional identification number of the issuing higher
education institution, the serial number of the diploma, the name, birth name, place
and date of birth of the holder of the diploma, the name of the level of education, the
degree awarded, the programme, the qualification, the place, year, month and day of
issue, the classification of the qualification certified by the diploma according to the
Hungarian Qualifications Framework and the European Qualifications Framework.
Furthermore it must bear the original signature of the leader of the higher education
institute (or the leader specified in the study and examination regulations) and the
stamp of the higher level institute. The diploma must be issued in Hungarian and
English or Hungarian and Latin, in Hungarian in the case of training conducted in
Hungarian and in the language of the training.
Level: Bachelor, abbreviated as: BSc.
Name of qualification: Environmental engineer.
6. Practical training
The duration of the internship in the Environmental engineering program is six (6)
weeks. The completion of the internship outside the institute is a requirement.
The internship may be completed any time after earning at least 40 credits. The student
shall obtain a statement from the business organization, company or institute providing
the internship that they will receive the student, on the basis of which the Institute
specified by the faculty will approve the place of the internship.
In a special case the internship may be completed in one of the institutes of the
university with the authorization of the faculty’s dean.
7. Language training and requirements
The aim of the language training at the university is to help students pass the language
exam which is a training and output requirement to issue the diploma and to develop
professional language skills. The requirement of issuing the diploma in the basic
training is an intermediate, level B2, complex general language exam.
8. Information about the requirements
Before the beginning of each study period the university makes the curriculum
requirements available to the students on traditional and electronic information media,
which must contain the following:
a) requirements for participation in the lessons,
b) the requirements, number and approximate date of interim assessments,
c) conditions for being allowed to take an exam/for receiving a signature,
d) the method of formulating the grade,
e) list of required and recommended readings,
f) credits assigned to the subject,
g) the conditions for, the number, date and method of making up for missed
classed and failed practical classes and in-class tests,
h) the system and method of exams and reports (oral/written, etc.),
i) conditions for any possible early exam.
9. Knowledge check
The performance of the students is graded on a five point scale: excellent (5), good (4),
satisfactory (3), pass (2), fail (1).
The knowledge check may occur in the form of:
a) A written or oral report made in the study period, written (in-class) test, or
exercise prepared at home (plan, measurement report, etc.), which may be
assessed by a midyear grade,
b) early exam,
c) exam taken in the examination period,
d) final exam.
10. Conditions for being allowed to the final exam
Students complete their studies in the basic and master’s training with a final exam.
The conditions for being allowed to take the final exam:
a) obtaining the final certificate (absolutorium),
b) the thesis accepted by the assessor,
c) the student may not be allowed to the final exam if they have not fulfilled any
of their payment obligations toward the higher education institute.
11. The final exam and its parts
The final exam period is determined by the rector’s order containing the schedule for
the school year. The final exam must be taken before the board of final exam which
has of a chairman and at least two other members.
The final exam consists of defending the thesis and taking an exam in the subjects
specified by the curriculum. The final exam must be taken on one day, continuously.
The final exam is oral. The preparation time for each subject is at least 20 minutes. At
the same time one student may be allowed to take an exam before the board.
12. The result of the final exam
The result of the final exam is to be calculated according to the following: the average of
the grades received for the thesis and the oral part of the final exam – taking the number
of the exam subjects into consideration as follows:
n
R
TH   Ri
i 1
1 n
where:

R
result of the final exam,

TH
result of the thesis,

Ri
result of the i oral exam,

n
number of oral exams.
On the basis of the result of the final exam calculated as shown above the diploma must
have the following grades:
In Hungarian
kiváló
jeles
jó
közepes
elégséges
In English
outstanding
excellent
good
satisfactory
pass
Result of Final Exam (R)
5,00
4,51 – 4,99
3,51 – 4,50
2,51 – 3,50
2,00 – 2,50
13. Attachments of application for accreditation

The sample curriculum of the Light Industry Specialization of the Full Time
Environmental Engineering Programme. Valid as of 1st January 2012.

Brief description of subjects.
14. The application for accreditation has been prepared on the basis of the following:

The Study and Examination Regulations of Óbuda University. Valid as of 1st
September 2012.

The sample curriculum of the Light Industry Specialization of the Full Time
Environmental Engineering Programme. Valid as of 1st January 2012.
Budapest, 19th March 2013
……………………………….
Prof. Dr. István Patkó
dean
Annex II: General description in alphabetical order
A.) Conditions for making up for the term mark at Óbuda University (hereinafter OU)
If the student has not met the requirements of obtaining the term mark (e.g. has not written or
failed the in-class test, has not submitted the measurement report, etc.), he/she must be given
one opportunity to make up for the term mark in the study period. If the student is still unable
to obtain the term mark through this opportunity and the requirements of the course give an
opportunity for it, then the student can make an attempt to obtain the term mark on one
occasion on one of the first ten work days of the examination period against a fee specified in
the “Regulations of OU on possible benefits for students and on fees and charges payable by
them” (hereinafter RBF).
B.) Obtaining and making up for signatures in the Registration Course Book at OU
The fulfilment of the term requirements of a course which is completed with an exam is
certified by the signature (in the Registration Course Book). Obtaining the signature is a
precondition for being admitted to the exam. Maximum 50% of the total scores (or an average
of mark 2.00) achieved in the term assessment may be required as a condition for the
signature. If the student does not fulfil a requirement which is a condition for being admitted
to the exam and this may be completed during the examination period, then the student may
make an attempt to fulfil the requirements of the given course not later than on one of the first
ten work days of the examination period, on one occasion against a special fee specified in the
RBF.
Annex III: Course descriptions in English in numerical order
1.) Mathematics I.
The aim of the course is to introduce the logical and set theoretical marks as well as with the
help of the concepts of real line, series, real functions and convergence to build up the singlevariable differential and integral calculus to such a level that will enable the student to
manage the technical, mathematical, physical problems that will occur in their later studies.
2.) Mathematics II.
The introduction of complex numbers. The most important ordinary differential equations and
the structure of their solutions. Making students learn the most basic concepts of linear
algebra. The vector geometry of the three-dimensional Euclidean space. The structure of the
convergence concept of the n-dimensional Euclidean space and the differential
calculus of multivariable functions. Geometric questions related to smooth curves and
surfaces. The description of the basic concepts of mathematical statistics. Construction of
regression lines.
3.) Physics I.
Division of physics. Physical quantities. Optics (light reflection and refraction, optical
devices). Mechanics of Liquids and Gases (hydrostatic pressure, Bernoulli's equation). Basics
of acoustics (sound intensity level, Doppler effect). Basics of relativistic physics (mass
growth, mass-energy relationship). Thermodynamics (state equation of ideal gases, special
changes of state and their description).
4.) Physics II.
Molecular heat theory: State equation of ideal gases. Major terms of thermodynamics. Heat
propagation. Carnot cycles. Basics of electrodynamics. Charges at rest. Moving charges.
Alternating and direct current. Maxwell’s equations. Introduction to atom physics: basic
concepts of quantum mechanics. Photoelectric effect. Uncertainty relation. Nuclear physics:
Bohr’s atomic mode. The structure of the atomic nucleus. Relationship between mass defect
and binding energy. The mechanism of atomic fission. The operating principle of nuclear
power plants. Radioactive decays and their lawfulness.
5.) Technical chemistry I.
The aim of the course is to learn the basic knowledge related to the structure, properties and
transformations of chemicals. The properties and reactions of material are discussed from the
formation of individual atomic and molecular structure, through chemical bonds and
interactions to the characterization of homogenous and heterogeneous clusters. Furthermore,
the students are familiarized with the grouping, production and most important areas of
applications of elements and inorganic compounds. In the practical classes the students
practise how to solve the most important calculations related to the topic of inorganic
chemistry (writing and ordering reaction equations on the basis of oxidation numbers,
stoichiometry, calculating the concentration of solutions, conversion of concentration units,
gas laws).
6.) Technical chemistry II.
The course aims to introduce the basics of organic chemistry necessary for the professional
courses. During the practices the students get laboratory knowledge which is essential to
successfully fulfil the practices of professional subjects. Basic concepts of organic chemistry.
The structure and properties of alkanes. Nomenclature. The structure, reactions, properties of
open-chain unsaturated hydrocarbons. The structure, reactions and properties of closed-chain
saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons. The production, physical and chemical properties of
halogen-containing organic compounds. The grouping, physical and chemical properties of
oxygen-containing organic compounds. The grouping, physical and chemical properties of
nitrogen-containing organic compounds.
7.) Analytical chemistry
The importance of the subject of analytical chemistry and the role of analytical chemistry in
environmental protection. Basics and applications of titrimetry (acid-base, precipitation
titrations, oxidimetry, conductometry, etc.). The enrichment of trace substances and the
principle of their separation from different environmental media (solid phase, liquid-liquid
extraction, microwave-assisted extraction, absorption pipes, distillation, centrifuging, etc.).
Basics and types of chromatography (gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, ion
chromatography, capillary electrophoresis, etc.). The concept and types of molecular
spectroscopy (UV-visible, infrared, fluorescent, mass spectroscopy, etc). The principle and
types of atomic spectroscopy (atom absorption, ICP, X-ray fluorescent spectroscopy, etc.).
The reliability, validation, standardization of analytical methods. Building monitoring systems
and applying quick tests.
8.) Biology I.
Hierarchy of bio molecules: Amino acids, peptides. Proteins. Carbohydrates. Biogenic
elements. Lipids. Mononucleotides, polynucleotides. DNA, RNA properties, biosynthesis.
Biosynthesis of proteins. Biological transport. The organization of the chromosomal DNA.
DNA replication and error correction. Transcription. Translation. The description of some
analytical methods used in biochemistry. The inheritance of genetic material. The occurrence
and significance of mutations. Possibilities for gene transfer: conjugation, transduction and
transformation. Plasmids and their role in the adapting of microorganisms to the environment.
Types of microorganisms. Comparing akaryotes, prokaryotes and eukaryotes. The general
structure of the bacterial cell, bacterial morphology. Dynamics of proliferation of
microorganisms. Energy gain by oxidative phosphorylation. Respiration types, characteristics
of aerobic and anaerobic respiration. Chemolithotrophic metabolism.
9.) Biology II.
The breakdown of carbohydrates. The TCA cycle. The electron transport chain of respiration.
Types of metabolism, the two ways of ATP synthesis in chemotroph organisms. General
characteristics of the fermentation. Alcoholic, lactic acid, butyric acid, mixed acid, acetic acid
fermentation. The practical importance of fermentation. Phototrophy and photosynthesis, light
and dark period. An overview of catabolic and anabolic processes. Fundamentals of microbial
taxonomy and its test methods. Gram negative and positive bacteria. Archaea. General
characteristics of ecological systems and basic concepts. Trophic levels, food chains and
networks. Types of interactions between microbes. Biogeochemical cycles, the role of
microbes. Biogeochemical cycle of metals and toxic elements. Fundamentals of
systematization of fungi. Characteristics of yeasts and molds. Importance of fungi in
agriculture and the food industry. Viruses basic concepts. The build-up, structure and
morphology of virions. Viral multiplication. Systematization of viruses. Bacteriophages.
Defense mechanisms of the host organisms. Interferons. Microbiology of water.
Fundamentals of wastewater treatment. Soil Microbiology.
10.) Ecology
The course provides a holistic outlook, environmental behaviour, comprehensive ecological
approach, which assist in solving environmental tasks. It studies the relationships of living
organisms and the consequences of their interactions and reactions as the specialized science
of nature and environment protection. It systematizes the relevant concepts of biological,
geological, geographical knowledge, presents the characteristics of ecosystems. It summarizes
the knowledge of population dynamics and production biology, as well as the characteristics
of habitat, the principles of their management. It presents the necessity and importance of
biodiversity and biological indication in environmental protection. It systematizes the
relationship between humanity and the biosphere, environmental impacts and the economic
implications of the change in the state of the environment. It describes the major requirements
of environmental status assessment, the significance of the key indicators of environmental
quality and that of environmental impact studies. It promotes the survey and evaluation of
Hungary’s environmental status, it promotes the understanding of the difference between and
the necessity of the harmonization of the ecological and economic perspective in order to
achieve a sustainable economy.
11.) Geology
The interpretation of the environmental liability of geology: the science of geology is a
science that deals with Earth as a whole and the habitat of living creatures. Describing the
composition (materials), build-up (structure) and evolution (past) of the Earth’s crust. General
and structural geological basics. Mineralogy and petrography: the causes of the occurrences of
raw materials; geological analysis, evaluation and finite quantity of raw materials, mineral
wealth management and need for mineral wealth protection. The interpretation and analysis of
the rational utilization rate of raw materials and energy forms. The forecast and assessment of
environmental damage occurring during the mining of raw materials, the methods of
recultivation. Researching environmental raw materials, environmental geological forecast,
mapping the complex geological environmental potential.
12.) Economics I.
Understanding the laws of motion of the economy, the real social relationships, interactions
through basic economic knowledge. Understanding the drivers of economic actions by
showing the macro phenomena and relationships of the economy, assisting in understanding
economic issues. Describing the social effects of technical and natural sciences by acquiring
economic knowledge. The course prepares for and lays the foundations for the study of
applied economic subjects. The basic relations and concepts of macroeconomics. The
characteristics of the macroeconomic players. The assessment of the performance of the
macro-economics, its key indicators, assessment problems. The macroeconomic cycle, the
accounting model of income flow.
13.) Economics II.
Understanding the laws of motion of the economy, the real social relationships, interactions
through basic economic knowledge. Understanding the drivers of economic actions by
showing the phenomena and relationships of microeconomics, assisting in understanding
economic issues. Describing the social effects of technical and natural sciences by acquiring
economic knowledge. The course prepares for and lays the foundations for the study of
applied economic subjects.
14.) Business economics I.
Training objective: The knowledge of business economics lays the foundations of and
systematizes the science of successful enterprise. The characteristics of economic entities. The
grouping of resources. The systematic interpretation of businesses. Basics of cost studies,
calculation methods, cost analyses. Calculations related to products and services. Income
statements of business entities. Basics of systematics and organization. Economic systems.
15.) Business economics II.
Training objective: Developing the students’ basic business and economic knowledge and
thinking skill by taking the requirements of the practice into consideration and by acquiring
the relevant theoretical knowledge. Resources, the cycle of the company’s assets. Analysing
market factors. Fixed asset management. Current asset management. Labour management.
Wealth and finances in the business.
16.) Management
Preparing students for the most important theoretical and practical features of managerial
work. The nature and general features of management, trends. Strategic Management.
Managing information systems.
17.) Basics of legal environment
PUBLIC LAW, CONSTITUTIONAL LAW, ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
 Law, the system of sources of law,
 The structure and hierarchy of public administration (state administration),
PUBLIC LAW
 Civil rights, property rights,
 Obligation, Contract,
The subject of environmental law, basic concepts
The system of environmental control, its place in the legal system
The source of law of environmental law, the environmental guarantees of the legislative
procedure
THE METHODS OF THE REGULATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
 regulatory method based on the direct involvement of public administration
 economic, self-regulatory and consensual method
 provisions for defining the acceptable rate of environmental uses and technological
specifications
PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
 international and European principles
 the declared principles of the environmental law
 the right to the environment
 the types of environmental impact assessments, assessment analysis and environmental
assessment
18.) Integrated management systems I.
The course aims to familiarize students with the single set of principles of business
management and the target system, characteristics and coordination aspects of different
management systems. In addition to the set of requirements of each management system,
acquiring the user-level knowledge of applicable methods and techniques.
19.) Engineering communication
The development of the students' communication skills, getting to know the communication
functions and forms used in engineering practice.
The concept of communication, its functions. Communication and information. The general
model of communication. The types of communication. The requirements for engineering
communication.
The processes and dynamics of direct human communication. The channels of direct human
communication. Non-verbal communication. Organizational communication.
20.) EU knowledge (EU-Kenntnisse)
Acquiring and applying knowledge about the EU. The history of European integration and
development. The EU's institutional system. EU environmental policy and the Hungarian
integration. EU environmental action programmes. EU industrial and energy policy. EU
transport policy. The formation and development of EU regional policy. Employment and
social policy.
21.) Environmental protection
The concept, aims, elements of environmental protection, environmental impacts of
anthropogenic origin, the tools of environment protection.
The history of environmental protection, its role these days, principles of environmental law,
conditions of sustainability, the concept of the ecological footprint. Development stages of the
global Earth system, the major geochemical cycles. The biosphere as a global ecosystem.
The composition, structure of the atmosphere, the local and global consequences of air
pollution.
The importance of hydrosphere for wildlife and society. The formation of soils, their general
characteristics and basic functions.
The environmental problems emerging due to social and economic activities and the possible
ways of managing them:
waste management, environmentally friendly energy policy, the significance of noise and
vibration control.
22.) Mechanics
Statics. Basic concepts, fundamentals. Planar forces, force system. Power system bound to
tractrix action on the rigid body.
Planar forces, force systems. Centre of gravity, bearing force.
Holders and articulated mechanisms. Friction.
Strength of Materials. Basic concepts, stress and stress states. Material Laws.
Simple strain of prismatic bars. Stress theories.
Kinematics. The kinematics of a point. Basic concepts, uniform and uniformly changing
motion.
Throws, circular motion, harmonic motion, swinging motion.
Kinematics of the rigid body. Basic concepts, velocity and acceleration states, elemental and
finite motions.
The kinematics of relative motions.
Kinetics. Kinetics of the material point, axioms, general theorems.
The free, forced and relative motion of the material-point.
The kinetics of a rigid body. The moment of inertia, and general theorems and principles.
The rotation of a rigid body around an axis, translational and plane motion of a rigid body.
23.) Technical drawing and documentation
The course aims to establish the students’ technical approach and develop their spatial vision.
Using the constructions from descriptive geometry. Shaping the technical mindset.
The content of the subject comprises the following topics: Basics of stereometry, projection.
Axonometric and projective representation, view order. The concept of section. Simple and
complex sections. Special descriptive methods. Giving measurements, structure of
measurement network. Giving measurements of parts. Drawing knittings, knitting machines.
Drawing of structures. Concepts related to parts machining, ways of representation. ISO
tolerance and matching system. Basic concepts in tolerance and matching. Surface roughness,
shape and position tolerances. Size chains.
24.) Electrotechnics
Expanding the technical approach of the students. Acquiring electrotechnical knowledge and
practising it in the laboratory, during which students get an overview of the operation of
electrical equipment. DC circuits, electric field (capacitors), magnetic field (induction). Single
phase alternating current (RLC circuits). Producing 3-phase voltage, its characteristics. Star
and delta connection. The basics of electronics. Semiconductor devices (diodes, thyristors,
etc.) The operation of transistors, their types, characteristics, basic circuits. The use of semi
conductors in circuits, rectifier and amplifier circuits. Electric machines, the operation and use
of electric machines.
25.) Open-and closed-loop control
Basics of Control Engineering. Elements and energies of Control Engineering. Control
technology.
Boolean algebra. Combinational and sequential digital circuits. Electro-pneumatic control
technology. Principles of programmable logic controllers and PLC devices and their
programming.
Control technique. Control systems. Testing transmitters in steady state and transition state.
Simple and complex transmitters. Closed control loops and their stability testing.
Identification.
26.) Engineering basics
Methods of engineering work: unit system, measurement and accuracy, standardization,
energy use, energy management (sources, transfer, conversion), basics of systems theory.
Materials: grouping and optimization, materials of architecture and engineering.
Basic operations of processing raw materials of engineering. Machines of energy conversion
and transfer. The material conversion and transfer machines. Operation of machines, basics of
assembly design, engineering calculations, equipment.
27.) Safety engineering
The principles and practical applications of the occupational safety and health act. The rights
and responsibilities of the employer and employee. Electrical safety. Electrotechnical
introduction. The physiological effects of electric current. Factors influencing the severity of
electrical accidents. Methods of electric shock-hazard protection. Workplace lighting. Safety
technology of pressure vessels and the principles of their scaling. Safety technology of
materials, safe handling and storage. Noise and vibration protection. Concept and tasks of fire
protection.
28.) Basic features of geoscience
Geological knowledge related to the protection of the purity of surface and subsurface water.
The interaction between water and water bearing rock. The petrological and permeability
relations of layers above groundwater, the petrological and permeability parameters of
basement rock. The residence and flow conditions and chemical properties of groundwater.
Examining the relationship between groundwater, karst water and stratum water. Testing the
chemical components of stratum water providing a significant part of the domestic drinkingand industrial water, the reasons for stratum water changes, the laws of residence and flow
conditions.
Basics of pedology: the concept of soil, the factors of soil formation, soil types. The structure,
water and heat management of soil, describing the physical and chemical characteristics of
soil. The target areas of geological environmental potential (geothermal energy sources,
environmental geophysical research, forecasting the occurrences of mineral raw materials.
29.) Environmental elements protection I. Water quality protection
The objective of the course is to provide comprehensive knowledge of water quality
protection and water management. Within this it covers in detail the natural and social cycle
of water and water occurrences which can be used as public water. It examines the effects of
the industrialized world on natural waters, the pollutants and the related water quantity as well
as the possibilities for testing water quality. It gives an overview of the general issues of water
and water management, the basics of water management, fundamentals of water resource
management, water demand and its possible trends in the future. It describes the different
water uses, and the possibilities of used water getting back into the environment. It introduces
the basic concepts of hydrology, the spread of contaminants in surface and subsurface water
and the effects of oil contamination on water and the possibilities for damage control.
Environment protection operations and technologies. The production of drinking water and
the technological processes of wastewater treatment.
30.) Environmental elements protection II. Air quality protection
The structure of the atmosphere, effects damaging the atmosphere, the effect of sunlight,
greenhouse effect, spread of pollutants, self-cleaning, air quality protection limit values,
emission and immission standards. Basic concepts of dust control, measurement methods,
dust collection chambers, filters, cyclones, electro filters.
31.) Environmental elements protection Ill. Protection of environmental matrices, (Soil
protection)
The course aims to provide basic knowledge of pedology – concept and functions of soil, soil
forming materials, physical properties of soil, nutrient supply of the soil, soil classification.
Within the area of soil protection it provides detailed knowledge of the analysis of soil
degradation processes as well as the effects of human activity on soil quality. It gives
comprehensive knowledge of the organic and inorganic pollutants which get into the soil,
their effects and the factors determining the spread of pollutions. It introduces the different
technologies of soil cleaning as well as the options of the remediation of contaminated areas
and the relevant international experience. It specifically deals with on-site (in-situ, ex-situ)
and off-site procedures. There is a separate lecture on the different pollutants, particularly
dealing with mineral oil contaminations in detail since these occur the most frequently.
32.) Environmental elements protection IV. Waste management
The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the concept of waste, the types
of waste and the quantities and composition of generated waste. It examines the factors
influencing the composition of waste generated in different areas (municipal, agricultural,
industrial, etc.) as well as the environmental impacts of waste. We present the waste
management plan which has consequently become important and the steps of its preparation
as well as the legal background. The course details the technological process of waste
collection, reloading and transportation. An important role is played by the description of
waste disposal, organized landfills, thermal treatment, chemical processes and the description
of mechanical physical processes. The different recovery and recycling opportunities also
make up an important part of the curriculum. The curriculum of the term also includes the
introduction of the technology of preparing for the recycling of municipal solid waste, used
cars (wrecks), electronic waste, batteries, rubber, plastic, glass, construction waste, packaging
waste and other waste generated during industrial activities.
33.) Environmental elements protection V. Noise, vibration and radiation protection
The basic concepts of noise, characteristics of noise sources. The mechanism of hearing,
hearing impairment. Sound propagation outdoors and indoors. Environmental noise
measurement, standards and limits. Noise reduction. Basics of vibration theory, sources of
vibration. The environmental effects of vibration on the built environment. The basics of
vibration. Vibration dampening and vibration isolation. Basic concepts of radiation. The
effect of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation on living organisms. Radiation detection,
radiation protection. Safety of the Nuclear Power Plant in Paks. Nuclear accidents.
34.) Nature conservation and landscape protection I.
The interpretation of the concept of landscape, overview of different landscape systems, the
criteria of separating landscapes. Types of landscape, properties of landscape potential. The
cadastre of landscapes in Hungary. The formation of landscapes, the dynamic development of
landscape generating factors, the disruption of their balance and its consequences. Presenting
the process of landscape evaluation and landscape planning. The criteria for assessing the
states of the natural landscapes. The environmental conditions of Hungary’s landscapes. The
relationship, necessity and importance of landscape and nature conservation.
35.) Nature conservation and landscape protection II.
The concept of nature and nature protection. The relationship and comparison of environment
and nature protection, the history of nature conservation, the main environmental and nature
protection agreements. The subjects, main features, functions of nature protection and the
grouping of natural values. The institutions of nature protection, its legal, economic and other
tools, the importance of integrated nature protection. The features, objectives and tasks of
national nature protection. Hungary's natural assets: protected species, geological and
geomorphological formations; hydrological, landscape and cultural-historical values. Our
national parks, protected landscape areas, nature conservation areas of national importance.
Protected values of remote landscapes, great landscapes and famous nature reserves on the
Earth. World Heritage areas, areas awarded with the European Diploma of Protected Areas,
introducing biosphere reserves.
36.) Informatics I.
Acquiring proficiency in computer literacy so that students become capable of operating
different computer systems. Proficiency in operating office software. The development of
algorithmic thinking and programming experience required for their professional subjects.
37.) Informatics II.
Acquiring proficiency in computer literacy so that students become capable of operating
different computer systems. The development of algorithmic thinking and programming
experience required for their professional subjects. Basics of database management.
38.) Information system lab
Database management in ACCESS. Creating simple and complex forms. Making reports.
Action queries. Word processing software, MS Word - formatting, styles, table of contents,
indexing, inserting objects.
MS Word - Mail Merge, equation editor. MS Excel (Expressions)
MS Excel (graphs, search engine functions).
MS Excel (financial functions, database management, reports).
MS Excel (databases, reports, Goal Seek, Solver, etc, macro recording, etc.).
39.) Geoinformatics
Based of basic hardware and software knowledge the students are introduced to GIS systems
as the special class of database management systems and learn the theoretical knowledge
necessary for the collection, management, analysis and visualization of the stationary
information of these systems as well as get an overview about the role of GIS data while
resolving problems with planning, leadership, administration, operation and management.
During the laboratory classes based on the knowledge acquired in the lectures, the generation,
processing, handling as well as export and import of spatial data mainly with the help of
MapInfo GIS program, but in addition they are briefly introduced to other GIS and map
database managing as well as graphics programs.
40.) Environmental evaluation and audit
Introduction: from the Club of Rome to sustainability, overview of resources.
Environmental Assessment: The need for environmental assessment. Free goods, public
goods, discounting characteristics, externalities. Value components of natural resources,
environmental assessment methods.
Environmental Impact Assessment: concept, national regulation. Investments and
technologies requiring EIAs. The content and format requirements of the EIA. The process of
the environmental impact assessment and the single environmental usage licensing procedure.
Environmental impact assessment methods and their comparison.
The implementation of the EIA. Defining impact factors. Impact processes, estimating
changes in state. Limiting the impact areas. Assessment of changes in state.
Environmental Management System, its installation, operation. Environmental Management
System Standards (BS 775, EMAS, ISO 14001, MSZ EN 14001).
The concept of environmental auditing, the relevant requirements. The practice of auditing,
EBRD guidelines of 1992 on the environmental draft audit report. The methods of auditing.
The eco-audit of small and medium-sized enterprises.
41.) Environmental management
The course is intended to present the new ways of exploring the environment including
nature, keeping in mind the balance of the pillars of sustainable social and economic
development. It explores the areas of the applicability of this course through the conceptual
definition of environmental management and through presenting its process model. The
impact of industry, agriculture and services on the environment will be presented. It will give
comprehensive knowledge of the current environmental status of Hungary, the damage of
natural elements and the harmful factors. It analyzes the environmental impact of economic
activities and the favourable trends of technical development. It shows the structure of
national and EU application systems and the opportunities of applications. It deals in detail
with the conditions of application writing and its organization.
42.) Environmental economics
The objective of the course is to provide an overview of the development of economic
theories in the context of the environment. The essence of environmental economics, the
emergence of this concept in economic theories and its link to the major trends in economics.
The course interprets and analyzes in detail the conceptual system of sustainable
development, the formation of its principle and its development. It introduces the specific
features of measuring natural capital and the main methods of environmental assessment. It
highlights the microeconomic contexts of environmental economics and analyzes the
economic, environmental and sustainability indicators. The introduction of the concept of
environmental policy and the instruments of environmental regulation is an important part of
the course. Within this framework the course deals with the practice of environmental
regulation in the European Union and sets out Hungary's sustainability goals.
43.) Integrated management systems II.
The course aims to familiarize students with the basic concepts of environmental
management, its approach and methods. Presenting the requirements of various environmental
management and other systems (food, pharmaceutical, etc.) to the students. Risk assessment
and monitoring.
44.) Public health
The role and methods of environmental health. The main environmental health and
demographic indicators of the Hungarian population. The subjective evaluation of exposure
and risk by the population and the objective, model-based risk assessment of the activities and
emitted toxic substances potentially harmful to the healthy environment. Environmental
toxicology, the penetration of toxins, the course of the poisoning, environmental toxins, the
protection of workers. The environmental health of water, waste water, air, soil, waste, noise.
The relationship between non-infectious common diseases and the state of the environment.
The mental environment and the treatment of psychosomatic diseases. Important international
organizations and treaties from the point of view of environment protection.
45.) Environmental measurements, monitoring
The purpose and types of monitoring (surveillance monitoring, regular monitoring, case
monitoring, field experiment).
Structure of the atmospheric monitoring system in Hungary, the measured components, limits,
alarm levels.
The concept of the Water Framework Directives (division according to river basins, principles
of classifying water bodies, priority of ecological data). The components measured by the
Water Framework Directive, the criteria for achieving the desired status, the primary
pollutants.
Hungarian soil monitoring system, the measured components, scheduling of measurements.
46.) Environmental technologies I. Waste - water cleaning technologies
The course is intended to show the technological process of producing drinking water,
including the details of the technology for the removal of particles, Fe, Mn, As, degassing,
water softening, desalination, nitrate removal. An important part of the material is the
description of the possible types of disinfection. During the course the technology of
composting and biogas production is introduced as a way of sewage sludge disposal.
47.) Environmental technologies II. Renewable Energy
Students will acquire knowledge and skills about the utilization of energy gained from
renewable energy sources: The basics of energy supply. Energy consumption in Hungary.
Wind energy. Hydro power. Biomass as an energy source. Liquid bio fuels. Geothermal
energy. Utilization of terrestrial heat source. Utilization of solar energy. Photovoltaic
conversion. Hybrid systems.
48.) Environmental chemistry
Subject of environmental chemistry, its place in environmental engineering training.
Chemical characteristics of the atmosphere (radical and first-order reactions, oxidative
environment). Chemistry of ozone, greenhouse gases.
The role of particles in the state of the environment (fog, smog, smoke). The phenomenon of
inversion, acid rain.
The chemistry of water (acid-base, oxidation-reduction reactions, buffer capacity) Water as
the primary condition for life. Water protection, water purification. Spread of pollution in
surface and groundwater.
49.) Processing technology I.
The process of producing linear and sheet products. Preparatory operations of spinning.
Grouping spinning processes. The technological process of yarn production and the
equipment used. Preparatory operations of weaving. The basic principles of weaving
technology. The advantages and disadvantages of traditional and new looms. The purpose of
yarn cleaning. The processes of knitting and looping technology. Loop making tools. Simple
pattern making opportunities. The aim of textile finishing. Finishing textiles of different level
of preparedness (yarn / thread / cut goods / piece goods). Mechanical and chemical finishing
processes. Basic operations of special technologies (non-woven fabric, braiding, etc.).
50.) Processing technology II.
The educational aim is to show students the principle of cellulose production through grinding
and the different printing technologies as well as to make them familiar with the physical
parameters of paper and printing.
51.) Processing technology III.
Introducing the fundamental tasks of creating and developing quality management and
integrated management systems. The specific goal is to provide the person responsible for
environmental management with the tools and methods to exploit the opportunities of a
working control system.
52.) Processing technology IV.
Introducing the modern engineering tools of environmental company control and making
students acquire the skills thereof. Introducing the implementation considerations and tasks of
the system. Information systems connected to environmental decisions and their use.
Designing environmentally focused systems, recording facts. The requirements of
environmentally focused systems (EMAS, ISO 14001).
53.) Processing technology V.
The course is intended to give theoretical and practical knowledge about the design,
construction, implementation and operation of complex corporate information systems.
Relationship between company management and information technology. Management
information systems in Hungary. Enterprise solutions and methods, SAP R3, business
processes going beyond companies – SCM, CRM, Marketplace. IT Support of business
process management, Aris.
54.) Special Environment I.
The objective of the course is to introduce the environmental knowledge and problems
regarding leather and textiles:
- The applicability of textiles of different origins, production and structure in environmental
protection.
- The process of producing textiles (from natural and artificial fibres), environmental issues
characteristic of each work phase.
- Textiles suitable for solving various environmental issues e.g. filters, protective clothing,
geo-textiles ... etc. their characteristics and production.
- The problems of disposal, recycling and waste management of textiles after their use.
- Knowledge of hides and skins and the production process of leather making. Eco-friendly
leather production. Legal aspects of environmental protection. Regulations, sanctions,
consequences. Opportunities for minimizing waste generated during the leather making
process (ready-to-wear). The advantages and disadvantages of natural leather – artificial
leather from environmental aspects. Treatment of tannery wastewater.
During the semester we plan to visit several facilities that are closely related to the acquisition
of knowledge.
55.) Special Environment II.
The objective of the course is to familiarize the students with pulp and paper production, the
technologies of chemical paper processing and the types of environmental impact. Among the
issues of the paper industry the course specifically deals with chemical regeneration, water
purification and secondary fibre processing.
It also describes environmental packaging design since the production of packaging materials,
the packaging operations as well as the discharged waste burden the environment. It discusses
the necessary legal and technical regulation, economic interests, technological background
and social acceptance. It follows up the environmental problems in the printing industry by
following the technological processes.
56.) Risk assessement
Definition and types of risk
The risk-taking
Risk measures
The controllability of risk
Environmental risks and environmental functions of companies
Health Risk Assessment (HRA)
Ecological Risk Assessment (ERA)
The risk of natural hazards, disasters
The environmental risk of toxic elements
Environmental risks in the information society
Special and border areas
57.) Environmental simulations
A) MODELS AND SIMULATIONS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE: Historical module,
when to use simulation, simulation, what is the system, model, experiment. The grouping of
models and types of models. Classification of computer simulations, the build-up of the
simulation model, the general process of simulation, types of calculations, the types of the
implementation of simulation, simulation and numerical solution, the steps of modelling
calculations and the modelling workflow. B) MODELLING ENVIRONMENTAL
PROCESSES: The system characteristics of soil, plant, atmosphere, soil process models,
modelling and scale change, soil diversity and modelling, model parameters, qualifying
models and model results, and sensitivity analysis of models. C) CAPACITIVE CROP
SIMULATION MODEL: Environmental Economic Models: The build-up of crop simulation
models and the application of the crop simulation model.
58.) Basic biotechnology
The importance of biotechnology, its general conditions.
Microorganisms used in biotechnology.
Immobilization in biotechnology.
Biosensors, bioremediation.
The biological utilization of solar energy.
The legal and ethical questions of biotechnology.
The basics of fermentation technology, bioreactor design, measurement and process control,
up- and downstream processing.
The production of the most important microbial primary (organic acids, amino acids) and
secondary metabolites (aminoglycosides and β lactams), physiological and genetic
background.
Microbial enzyme production and consumption.
The use of microorganisms in biotransformations (steroids, semisynthetic penicillins, Vitamin
C).
Biomass and ethanol production.
A summary overview of the most important food biotechnologies.
Environmental biotechnology in waste water treatment, degradation of xenobiotics,
bioremediation.
Microorganisms in the mining industry, eliminating heavy metal pollution.
During the course we give priority to introducing the practical solutions using recombinant
DNA technologies.
59.) Filtered technics with textiles
The concept and significance of filtration. Separation of the different phases of the material to
be filtered. Examples for the use of filter media. The dimensions of different materials to be
filtered. The potentials and limits of sedimentation, increasing separation force (acceleration)
by centrifugation. Characteristics of filter media, mesh, filtration principle, filter resistance
(initial, end resistance), separation rate of filters. Designing different filtration systems.
Cleaning and replacing filters. Disposal of used filters.
60.) Computer aided product design
Typical design phases, using the benefits of computer technology in design and product
realization. Handling typical design problems with the limitations of computer technology.
The use of modern vector graphics systems, main display rules.
Practical aspects of design, independent problem solving in the computer room.
61.) Product liability
The course is intended to familiarize students with the principles of legal regulations
concerning the safety of products and with the criteria to be considered for different product
areas. Students acquire knowledge of the tasks connected to the process of product
manufacturing, distribution and usage to ensure reliable products which are safe for
consumers.
62.) Smart materials
The concept of intelligent materials, the milestones of their development. The application
possibilities of intelligent materials in daily practice. The physical phenomena occurring in
the material due to stimulation. Smart materials of mechanical principle. Gels, fibers,
polymers. Smart materials changing their colour, odour, conductivity, moisture uptake and
shape.
Learning about practical materials. The systematic planning of the use of materials.
Evaluation of the effectiveness of the resulting materials through material characteristics.
63.) Basic knowledge in mathematics
The objective of the course is to provide a detailed overview of the secondary school
mathematics material necessary to understand the curriculum of higher education, to acquire
proper problem solving skills and to use this knowledge when studying the mathematics
material of the first term.
64.) Physics basics
Within the framework of the physics basics course certain parts of the secondary school
physics material are revised, the knowledge of which is essential during engineering studies.
Physical quantities, classical mechanics (kinematics, dynamics), and electromagnetism. Not
only do we have to learn the fundamental laws of nature, but we can learn an important
method of thinking as well.