Study program:
Economic Geology (VIII semester -MsC)
Geology of oil and gas (X semester -MsC) |
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Name of subject: Sustainable Development and Mineral Resources |
Instructors:
Prof. Radule Tošović |
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Status: Optional |
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ECTS: 5 |
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Prerequisites: There is no |
Course Objectives:
Acquiring knowledge on the concept of sustainable development, indicators of sustainable use of mineral resources, pollution prevention, conservation of mineral resources, as well as the links of the mineral sector and sustainable development. |
Learning Outcomes:
Mastering the concept of sustainable development. Knowledge of indicators on sustainable use of mineral resources, as well as knowledge of mineral sector links and sustainable development. |
Content:
Theory teaching
Notion and concept of sustainable development. The role of science and technology in the sustainable development of mineral resources. Obstacles to sustainable development. International and national legislation and regulations on environmental protection and mineral resources. Sustainable development and mineral resources. Agenda 21. Sustainable use of mineral resources. Environmental protection policy and resources and reserves of mineral raw materials. Geological-economic evaluation and sustainable use of mineral resources. Indicators of the sustainable use of mineral resources. Local and sustainable use of mineral resources. Conservation of mineral resources in the function of sustainable development. Serbian mineral sector and sustainable development. Practical teaching
Active processing of case analyzes and consideration of the subject matter on examples of sustainable use of metallic, non-metallic, energy and technical minerals, presentation of seminar papers and verification of acquired knowledge through tests / colloquiums. |
Suggested Reading List:
- Auty R.M., Mikesell R.F., 1988: Sustainable Development in Mineral Economies, Oxford University Press. Otto J., Cordes J., 2000: Sustainable Development and the Future of Mineral Investment, United Nations Publications.
- Porter D.R., Platt R.H., 2000: The Practice of Sustainable Development, Urban Land Institute, Washington.
- Strake L., 2003: Breaking New Ground: Mining, Minerals and Sustainable Development, Earthscan Publications, London.
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Conduct of the Course:
In addition to the audio-visual presentation of the subject, the case studies are actively processed through discussion groups and the interactive participation of students, and then the subject matter is developed through special practical calculus and graphic exercises in illustrative examples of deposits of metallic, non-metallic, energy and technogenic mineral raw materials, checks the acquired knowledge through tests / colloquiums. |
Fund hours:
| Lectures |
Exercises |
Other forms of teaching |
Study research |
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2 |
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0 |
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Assessment:
| Final Exam |
ECTS |
| Oral Exam | 40 |
| Classwork Assessment |
ECTS |
| Class Participationа | 5 | | Practical Classes | 5 | | Written tests | 30 | | Seminars | 20 |
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Additional Assessment Criteria: - |
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