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Study Programme: Master Studies - THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Course Title: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Teacher: Nemanja Stanišić, PhD

Course Status: Compulsory

ECST Value: 6

Prerequisite: /

Course Goals and Objectives

The objective of the course is to acquaint the students with the key activities of the research process in the field of social sciences: collection, use and the correct quoting of the bibliography resources, defining of the research hypothesis, collection, processing and analysis of the data, and drawing adequate conclusions. Also, the objective is to provide the students with the skills of effective written communication, argumentation, expert and scientific attitudes and use of up-to-date software solutions for the needs of the research activities.

Course Outcomes

The students are expected to be able to perform all interactions of the process of the scientific research independently (with the help of adequate bibliography) and accurately.

Course Content

Theory

Review of the bibliography. Critical analysis and assessment of credibility of the scientific studies. Defining of the research goal. Defining of the research hypothesis. Collection of the empirical data (includes correct preparation of the interview and the questionnaire form). Selection of the adequate statistical test. Drawing conclusions based on the results of the executed research. Recognizing and revealing limitations of the research. Academic writing.

Practice

Use of tools for bibliography browsing (Google Scholar). Finding secondary data on the Internet. Preparation of the empirical data for analysis (visualisation and transformation of variables). Use of statistical software (MS Excel Data Analysis ToolPak and SPSS) for performing of the statistical tests. Regular reporting of results of the statistical tests. Providing reproducibility (repeatability) of the research by use of digital platforms (Mendeley Data).

Bibliography

Active Teaching Hours: 4 Theory: 3 Practice:1

Applicable Teaching Methods

Lectures, practice, term papers and project work, case analysis, simulation, interactive discussion, mid-term exams, written exam.

Grading Scheme (max. 100 points)

Pre-exam Requirements Points Final exam Points

Attendance and in-class Activity 10 Exam (written/oral) 30

Mid-term Exam/Test I 25

Mid-term Exam/Test II 25

Other Assessment Items 10

Study Programme: Master’s Studies - THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Course Title: Contemporary Methods of Environmental Data Processing

Teacher: Andreja Stojic, PhD, Svetlana Stanisic, PhD

Course Status: COMPULSORY

ECST Value: 6

Prerequisite: /


The goal of this subject is for students to get acquainted with contemporary statistical methods and artificial intelligence

methods through algorithms of machine learning in order to improve understanding of physicochemical processes which

influence creation, evolution and the fate of pollutants in the environment, climate system and human health.

Course Outcomes

Students are expected to be able to understand and apply contemporary statistical methods and machine learning algorithms

and interpret the results which leads to better understanding of analysed phenomena and the complexity of processes in the

environment.

Course Content

Theory

The complexity of environmental pollution. The concentration of pollutants and geophysical paremeters databases.

Programming languages Python and R. Data analysis. Contemporary statistical methods and their application in ecology. The

basics of machine learning. Model analysis method gathered from applying machine learning algorithms and their application

in ecology. Environmental factors connection and interaction. Chemodynamics of pollutants’ transformation and degradation

processes. The effects of physicochemical and geophysical parameters. Aerosols. Inorganic gaseous oxides. Volatile organic

compounds. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Polychlorinated biphenyl. Dioxins and furans. Pesticides.

Practice

Processing of the data from the existing databases. Demonstration of the application of mcontemporary statistical methods

and machine learning algorithms. Interpretation and discussion of the results via case-study.

Primary and Secondary Sources Selection

1. McElreath, Richard. Statistical rethinking: A Bayesian course with examples in R and Stan. Chapman and

Hall/CRC, 2015.

2. S.E. Manahan, Toxicological Chemistry and Biochemistry, CRC Press Company, 2003.

3. Witten, Ian H., et al. Data Mining: Practical machine learning tools and techniques. Morgan Kaufmann,

2016.

4. Stojić, A., Vuković, G., Perišić, M., Stanišić, S. and Šoštarić, A., 2018. Urban air pollution: an insight

into its complex aspects. In: A Closer Look at Urban Areas, Editor: Sahar Romero, Nova Science

Publishers, NY, USA, ISBN: 978-1-63485-375-0. pp. 69-123. Active Teaching Hours: 4 Theory: 3 Practice: 1

Applicable Teaching Methods:

Lectures, interactive discussion, computational practice, tests, consultations, mid-term tests, oral exam.


Pre-exam Requirements Points Final Exam Points

Attendance and in-class Activity 10 Oral part 30

Practice

Mid-term Exams/Tests 60

Other Assessment Items

Study Programme: Master Studies - THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Course Title: NEW TECHNOLOGIES IN ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT

Teacher: Gordana Dražić, PhD;


ECST Value: 6

Prerequisite: /


Acquiring knowledge of implementation of new technologies in the environmental engineering, with the emphasis on those based on biological mechanisms. The students shall be acquainted with the new technologies, main directions of development with special reference to the field of the environmental protection. The course shall provide the students with the knowledge from the field of modern biotechnology and the applied sciences it relies on, the possibilities of its implementation in treatment of soil, water, implementation in agriculture and use of waste as renewable resource.

Course Outcomes

The students shall master the main approaches and principles of the modern technology, knowledge management and innovation in the field of biotechnology. Also, they will master the main aspects of implementation of biotechnology in the environmental protection, such as bioremediation, phytoremediation, bio-fertilisers and bio-production from waste. The students will be qualified to recognize the possibilities and limitations of technologies of remediation and re-naturalization, and also to plan and monitor processes of remediation and re-naturalization of the ecosystem.

Course Content

Theory

Ecology and the environment; Environmental pollution; Technology and classification of technologies; Knowledge, innovations and technologies; Managing of the innovation knowledge; Biotechnology in the environmental protection; Bioremediation – strategies and principles; Bioremediation – mechanisms, implementation, limitations; Phytoremediation – strategies and principles; Phytoremediation – mechanisms, implementation and limitations; Biotechnologies in agriculture and the genetic engineering; Industrial waste as the renewable resource; Concept of remediation and re-naturalization of the ecosystem; Re-naturalization of the area with the purpose of efficient use of the ecosystem services; Examples of implementation of new technologies in practice in RS, environmental management.

Practice

Workshop – from isolating to implementation; Workshop – eco-design of the phytoremediation system; Analysis of examples from practice; Visits to companies and scientific and research institutions engaged in research, development and implementation of new technologies in the field of environmental protection; Term paper.

Bibliography

Active Teaching Hours 4 Theory: 3 Practice: 1

Applicable Teaching Methods Lectures, term paper, mid-term exams, research visits, oral exam







Course Title: CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION AND MITIGATION

Teacher/s: Jelena Milovanovic Radosavljevic, PhD

Course Status: ELECTIVE

ECST Value: 6

Prerequisite: /


Becoming acquainted with the policies, legislation and adaptation methods of species to the types of environmental changes,

and reduction of climate change effects. Familiarising with the necessity of human intervention with the aim of improving

adaptability of plant and animal species, and reducing effects of climate change to sustainable development.

Course Outcomes

Students are equiped to recognise and understand the importance of sustainable management of natural resources in order to

adapt to and reduce the effects of climate change. Students aquired knowledge on the importance of human intervention in

order to improve sustainable population, as the existing approaches and methods for the accomplishment of this goal.

Course Content

Theory

Reducing and adapting to climate change effects as an international obligation. Obligations of the Republic of Serbia towards

the United Nations. Obligations of the Republic of Serbia towards the Europen Union. National adaptation to climate change

plan. Climate change vulnerability assessment and adaptation action plan of the City of Belgrade. Palaeoclimatology and

phylogeography in planning measures of adaptation and reduction. Adaptation and reduction mesures in agricultural sector

and land management. Adaptation and reduction measures in water management sector and water resources management.

Adaptation and reduction measures in forestry sector. Adaptation and reduction measures in nature protection and

biodiversity preservation. Genetic resources and adaptation. Adaptation, reduction and rural development. Gender equality,

social inclusion and climate change. Ecological modelling application in planning measures for adaptation and reduction.

Practice

Case-study research for evaluating climate change effects on selected resources, locations or activities. Computer practice for

applying software packets for evaluation and modelling biological coridors and other measures of adaptation and reduction of

species.


1. Šijačić-Nikolić, M., Milovanović, J., Nonić, M. (eds)(2019): Forests of Southeast Europe under a Changing Climate: Conservation of Genetic Resources. Springer International Publishing AG, Е-book ISBN 978-3-319-95267-3, Hardcover ISBN 978-3-319-95266-6

2. Milovanović, J., Đorđević-Milošević, S. (2016): Biodiversity and Rural Livelihood in the Western Balkans. Faculty of Applied Ecology Futura Singidunum University Belgrade. 244 pp. ISBN 978-86-86859-52-5

3. Šijačić-Nikolić, M., Milovanović, J., Nonić, M. (2014): Conservation of Forest Genetic Resources. In: Ahuja, M.R. & Ramawat, K.G. (eds.): Biotechnology and Biodiversity. Springer. pp: 103-128.

Active Teaching Hours: 4 Theory: 2 Practice: 2


Interactive classes, audio-visual practice, working in small groups, participative learning, mid-term test and written exam.



Attendance and in-class Activity 10 Written part 30

Practice


Study Programme: MASTER ACADEMIC STUDIES – THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE

DEVELOPMENT

Course Title: ECOLOGICAL SAFETY

Teacher/s: Mesud R. Adžemović, PhD;

Course Status: Elective

ECST Value: 6

Prerequisite: /


Acquainting students with the contemporary aspects of the ecological safety in the context of sustainability of the environmental integrity and the quality of life; preventing of and reacting to the ecologically generated processes, along with the prevention and of negative consequences on the environment.

Course Outcomes

The students will be qualified to recognize and precisely classify and characterize the indicators of the ecological safety, but also to monitor, observe and resolve wide range of safety challenges and threats, first of all environmental dangers with political, economic and other implications related to the use of natural resources, the spectrum of pollution, etc.

Course Content

Theory

Contemporary comprehension of the global and the ecological risks and threats; Characterization of the ecological safety indicators; International conferences about the specific ecological problems that the Earth is confronted with (drought, loss of biodiversity, overpopulation, climate changes); Ecological safety – integrated system of dangers; Preventing and reacting to the ecologically generated processes; EU strategies and doctrines about the ecological safety; Mid-term Exam – test of knowledge; Ecological challenges which are exceeding usual safety challenges; New safety – ecological context of challenges; Prevention and rehabilitation of the negative environmental impacts of the armed conflicts; Conflict safety – certainty of ecological wars; Global reduction and rapid violation of biological diversity; Communication in the situation of the ecologicl jeopardy; Mid-term Exam – test of knowledge.

Practice

Studying of the samples of origins of safety challenges and threats, simulation of the scenarios of the chained events leading to the imbalance of the habitual state, project and professional visits to the organizations in charge of monitoring, research and prevention of the ecological accidents in the country.

Bibliography

Active Teaching Hours:4 Theory: 2 Practice: 2

Applicable Teaching Methods : Lectures, practice, term papers, case study analysis, interactive discussion, mid-term exams, oral exam. Students’ achievements are executed during the lectures and in the oral part of the exam.


Pre-exam

Requirements Points Final Exam Points

Attendance and in-class Activity 10 Oral exam 30

Practice


Other Assessment Items 20

Study programme: Master’s Studies – THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Course title: URBAN SPACE MANAGEMENT

Tearcher: Maja Vujčić Trkulja, Assistant professor

Course status: elective

ECST Value: 8

Prerequisite: /


The objective of the course is to acquire practical and operational knowledge with a special emphasis on a communicative

and participatory approach, as a link between planning and management of urban spaces with a special emphasis on

protected natural assets in urban contexts. Introducing students with models and methods of managing urban spaces.

Training students to link theoretical perspectives with practical actions and to approach the management of urban systems

with the application of modern professional concepts.

Course Outcomes

Urban Space Management emphasizes field-based learning with a special emphasis on practice and action. It enables

students to cooperate professionally with local communities, different interest groups and other experts. The student will be

able to participate individually and through team work in formulating the strategy and planning the development of the

system of open spaces of the city, from the aspect of environmental protection.

Course Content

Theory

The course integrates theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of management of landscapes and urban ecosystems

focusing on the context, concept and methods; From urban to rural; Protection and multifunctionality in urban planning;

Urban management in accordance with the development of social and cultural goals and their connection with biodiversity

and cultural heritage. Protected natural assets. Participation in the management of protected natural resources. Institutional

and legal framework in the field of nature protection. Understanding urban areas and their values. Protection and

development of urban areas through the processes of planning and management of natural resources, with a special

emphasis on the planning and protection of nature.

Practice

Making SWOT analysis and concepts. Analysis of contemporary empirical evidence on the urban systems management and

nature protection. Keywords: enhanced ecosystem services; urban landscape management; environmental protection;

landscape planning; sustainable development; participation. Discussions and workshops on the identification of advantages

and disadvantages in the urban management processes. Research study; Field work - a case study. Writing and presentation

of seminar papers.




Lectures, practice, seminar paper, case analysis, simulation, interactive discussion, mid-term test, written exam




Practice



Study Programme: Master’s Studies – THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Course title: GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE

Teacher: Maja Vujčić Trkulja, Assistant professor

Course status: ELECTIVE

ECST Value: 8

Prerequisite: /


The objective of the course is to introduce students with the basic significance of green infrastructure which represents an alternative solution for re-establishing ecological balance and response to climate change, using natural resources as a form of reconstruction and support to urbanized environments, thus providing different economic, ecological and social benefits. Introduction to theoretical and empirical analysis of the functions and significance of green areas in urban areas. On the basis of the problem that has been processed in practical training, the student is qualified to write and defend the master’s thesis.

Course outcomes

Training students to identify and analyze the importance and purpose of green spaces in the urban environment from the theoretical and practical aspect. Understanding the impact of the quality of green areas on the socio-economic benefits of the urban population. The student will be able to apply acquired knowledge in the field of urban ecosystems and green infrastructure in specific case studies through independent work and mastering skills complemented by active teaching.

Course Content

Theory

The social consequences of technological, industrial and socio-economic development of cities. Suppression of the biological entity of the environment and damage to material goods. Consequences of modern life trends on the quality of health and well-being of the population. Modern stressors and the influence of the environment. Mental disorders as the leading cause of disability in the developed world. Concept of sustainable development in the city environment. Green infrastructure as a development mechanism in the process of prevention and improvement of the quality of public health. Social functions of urban green areas. Historical review of the genesis of urban green infrastructure development. The concept of nature as a living laboratory is seen through a prism of contemporary theoretical foundations and principles. Classification of current empirical evidence, presentation of contemporary practice - case studies.

Practice

Analysis of contemporary empirical evidence on the socio-economic functions of urban ecosystems and green infrastructure. Keywords: nature-based solutions; green infrastructure; ecosystem services; nature-based interventions; physical and mental well-being; urban green areas; restorative urban environment. Discussions and workshops on the identification of social, economic and health functions of green infrastructure. Study research; Field work - case study; Systematic analysis and evaluation of green areas at selected locations in the city. Writing and presentation of seminar papers.


Irvine et al., 2009. Green space, soundscape and urban sustainability: an interdisciplinary, empirical study. Local Environment, 14 (2), 155–172.

Lucius et al., 2011. Green Infrastructure: Sustainable Investments for the Benefit of Both People and Nature. SURF-nature project. European Regional Development fund.

Civic, K. and Siuta, M. 2014. Green Infrastructure – Training manual for trainers. ECNC, Tilburg, the Netherlands and CEEweb for Biodiversity, Budapest, Hungary. Copyright © 2014 ECNC and CEEweb

Elmqvist et al., 2015. Benefits of restoring ecosystem services in urban areas. Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability, 14, 101–108. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cosust.2015.05.001

Carrus et al., 2015. Go greener, feel better? The positive effects of biodiversity on the well-being of individuals visiting urban and peri-urban green areas. Landscape and Urban Planning, 134, 221–228.

WHO, 2016. Urban Green Spaces and Health. A Review of Evidence. WHO Regional Office for Europe, Copenhagen.

Simić et al., 2017. Building the Green Infrastructure of Belgrade: The Importance of Community Greening. Sustainability 2017, 9, 1183. doi:10.3390/su9071183

Terkenli, T; Bell, S; Živojinović, I; Tomićević-Dubljević, J; Panagopoulos, T; Straupe, I; Toskovic, O; Kristianova, K; Straigyte, L; O’Brien, L (2017) Recreational Use of Urban Green Infrastructure: The Tourist’s Perspective. In: Pearlmutter, D; Calfapietra, C; Samson, R; O’Brien, L; Krajter Ostoić, S; Sanesi, G; Alonso del Amo, R (Eds.), The Urban Forest: Cultivating Green Infrastructure for People and the Environment, 191-216; Springer International Publishing, Heidelberg, Germany.

Vujcic, M., Tomicevic-Dubljevic, J., Zivojinovic, I., Toskovic, O. (2018): Connection between urban green areas and visitors’ physical and mental well-being, Urban Forestry & Urban Greening. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2018.01.028

Tomićević-Dubljević, J., Vujčić, M. (2018): Uticaj zelenila na zdravlje urbane populacije. Zbornik predavanja, Simpozijum Pejzažna hortikultura 2018, Beograd. Udruženje za pejzažnu hortikulturu Srbije, Univerzitet u Beogradu, Šumarski fakultet, 2018 (Zemun: Rival Copy), 115 – 127.

Lafortezza et al., 2018. Nature-based solutions for resilient landscapes and cities. Environmental Research, 165, 431-441



Lectures, practice, seminar paper, case analysis, simulation, interactive discussion, mid-term test, written exam




Practice



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Study Programme: Master’s Studies – THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Course Title: CONTEMPORARY METHODS IN ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROCESSES

Teacher: Zoran Mijic, PhD,


ECST Value: 6

Prerequisite: /


Students are acquainted with basic principles of modern methods for measuring and remote observation of environmental

quality parameters both locally and globally, in order to better understand the state of the environment and the estimate of

climate change effects.

Course Outcomes

Students are equipped with theoretical and practical knowledge in order to understand certain modern measuring methods for

environmental state estimate, as for searching, using and analysing available databases.

Course Content

Theory

Basic principles of modern methods and pollutants analysis in the lower layers of the atmosphere. Methods of environmental

state remote detection. Spreading of electromagnetic radiation through atmosphere, sensors and detection principles,

platforms. Satelite observation (the presence of pollutants in the atmosphere; observing accidents, fires and floods; time-

space resolution, availability and quality of data). The techniques for combining data gathered from measurments in lower

layers of atmosphere and remote detection methods for better understanding of the state of the environment.

Practice

Demonstration and practical exercises for measuring the concentration of pollutants by using modern measuring methods and

remote detection methods. Finding available databases of satellite observation, their usage and comparison with measurments

in lower layers of the atmosphere; time series analysis; transport of pollutants in the atmosphere; determination of air quality

index. Getting acquainted with current models and scenarios for estimating the effects of pollution on climate change and the

environment.


1. Emilio Chuvieco, (2016): Fundamentals of Satellite Remote Sensing: An Environmental Approach, Second Edition,

CRC Press,

2. Claus Weitkamp, (2014): Lidar Range-Resolved Optical Remote Sensing of the Atmosphere, Springer, New York.

3. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (https://www.epa.gov/)

4. Bhaskar Ramachandran, , Christopher O. Justice, Michael J. Abrams, (2011): Land Remote Sensing and Global

Environmental Change, NASA's Earth Observing System and the Science of ASTER and MODIS, Bhaskar

Ramachandran, , Christopher O. Justice, Michael J. Abrams, Springer-Verlag New York

https://www.epa.gov/



Lectures, practice, seminars, simulations, mid-term tests, written exam.




Practice



Study programme: THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Course Title: STUDY RESEARCH PAPER

ECTS credits; 8

Teachers: Selected Teachers


The aim of Study research paper course is to enable the student to implement the research in the field of environmental protection, using the acquired scientific knowledge, skills and academic skills in master academic studies, especially in the field of analysis of new technologies in ecological engineering and management, adjustment and mitigation of consequences of climate change, role and importance of green infrastructures, ecosystem services and evaluation of natural resources, environmental safety systems, management of urban and rural areas and protected areas, as well as the preparation of the master thesis. Within this subject, a student studies the problem, its structure and complexity, and on the basis of conducted analyzes, concludes the conclusions about possible ways of solving it. By studying literature students are introduced to the latest findings in the field of research, as well as methods that can be applied to solve similar problems.

Course outcomes

Through Study research paper, student is expected to successfully:

1. identify the research problem within the selected topic for the master’s thesis;

2. apply scientific research methods in order to find adequate solutions to the problem;

3. competently, scientifically and reasonably research and present the results of his/her paper;

4. Investigate relevant literature and relevant scientific sources on the subject matter of the research. Student's ability to engage in scientific research, analysis and processing of obtained research results, writing and presenting seminar papers, scientific and professional papers and final master’s thesis.

Course contents

Drafting of scientific ideas, formulation of problems, defining the subject of research. Selection and formulation of the topic. Hypothetical framework of research. Planning and organization of research. Collection and processing of literature. Data collection. Data sources and classification of data sources. Arranging and processing data. Analysis of research results.

Active Teaching Hours: 14 Theory: Practice:


Application of general-scientific methods and special methods in environmental protection science;

Empirical research in the environmental protection science;

Operating methods of data collection, as well as evaluation and analysis of research results.


During the realization of the research study, the mentor, in agreement with the student, selects the topic for the research, provides the necessary explanations for the purpose of easier understanding of the matter: gives instructions to the student regarding searching options, analyzes and processing of professional and scientific literature and research results in order to make better preparation for the writing and defending of the master’s thesis.


Course Title: PRACTICAL TRAINING

Teacher: Appointed teaher


The number of active teaching hours (theory+practice):

ECST Value: 3

Prerequisite: There are no prerequisites for taking this exam


The goal of practical training is for students to apply the knowledge acquired during studying on finding solutions to real

problems in the environment – state evaluation, pollution monitoring, and modern technologies and the approach in attending

to pollution and remediation. Moreover, this subject’s objective is to improve student’s abilities for successful application of

academic knowledge and skills in the field of methodology, conducting research and presenting gathered results, their

analysis and interpretation.

Course Outcomes

Student is expected to be equiped to devise and realise approach related to a specific problem in the field of environmental

protection. Through examples from the practices, student will be able to define methodology, design experimental plan and

procedures necessary for monitoring a certain type of environmental pollution, as pollution risk assessment.

Course Content

Practical aspects of environmental protection; Legislation regarding environment, economy and state in the RS; Specific

examples from the practices in the field of monitoring; Specific examples from the practices in the field of pollution risk

assessment; Specific examples from the practices in the field of modern technology for remediating ecosystems; Problem

setting; Planning research, Defining methodology, data availability; Experimental plan; Analysis of gathered results, making

conclusions and recommendations.


Active Teaching Hours: Theory: Practice:


Lectures, practice, consultations, mentoring, project assignments, exam.



Practical Project 70 Project Defence 30

Total: 70 Total: 30

Study Programme: Master Studies – The Environment and Sustainable Development

Course Title: MASTER’S THESIS


ECST Value: 11

Prerequisite: passed all exams envisaged by the curriculum

Goals and Objectives of the Master Thesis

Production and defence of the Master Thesis is the indicator of the mastered competences required for the independent research activities, as well as of the analytical abilities and practice in the wide range of fields and institutions of which the primary activity is focused on prevention and protection of the environment.

Expected outcomes

With this Master Thesis, the students integrate and apply the complete knowledge acquired in the process of education, in terms of resolving concrete problems within the educational and scientific field of the curriculum. Defence of the Master Thesis shall shape the process of acquiring necessary professional knowledge of the techniques of rational deciding, as well as logical/normative and psychological/empirical aspects of making decisions in the diverse social and business environments. Through this thesis, the students shall demonstrate their capability to present the subject matter and the key conclusions to the expert public but also to the wide public in general.

General Contents

Master Thesis represents the expert, written processing of the specific topic, through implementation of the research techniques and the scientific and research methods. Application for the Master Thesis is the act and the procedure which comes after the student has passed all the exams envisaged by the curriculum, and it is submitted in the formal application form. Consultations relating the topic of the Master Thesis are done with the selected mentor. After the Council of the Department for Postgraduate Studies, in charge of evaluating the aptness of the candidate and the topic of the Master Thesis, and also in charge of determining the mentor and the members of the committee for public defence of the master thesis, has made decision, the student may start with the production of the Master Thesis. This is supervised by the mentor. Public defence shall take place after the Committee has submitted, and the Council of the Department for Postgraduate Studies of the University has assessed and reported that the Thesis has been produced in accordance with the standards adopted by the University. After successful defence of the Master Thesis, the student shall acquire the title “Master Analyst of the Environmental Protection”, receive Diploma and the Diploma Supplement (Diploma Supplement emphasizing the educational profile of the expert in the field of the environmental protection and the sustainable development).


The student and the mentor exchange opinions and establish agreement about realization of the topic of the Master Thesis. During production of the Master Thesis the mentor gives suggestions and directs the student towards easier removal of the defects in selection of the techniques and the methodology of research, they suggest the literature framework and the literature units. Master Thesis shall include the following: contents, introduction, elaboration, conclusion, bibliography, enclosures (if any), in the volume of 50 to 100 pages. In production of the Master Thesis, the student shall use the adequate methodological instruments: methods of analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, comparative methods, quantitative methods, special methods of research and laboratory testing, etc. Master students, after successfully executed plagiarism check, and with the mentor’s consent, shall submit 5 copies of Master Thesis, bound and prepared in accordance with the standards and other technical characteristics stipulated by the General Act of the University.

Grading of the final Master Thesis (points)

Production 60

Defence 40

Total 100

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