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Mathematics
Title of Course Unit Algebra
Code NBT_MT101K3,
NBT_MT102G2
Department Institute of Mathematics and Informatics
Semester Spring Semester
Contact Hours Weekly/Total 2 lectures + 2 seminars, 30+30
Prerequisites An introductory course in algebra
ECTS Credits 3+2
Language English
Contact Person Dr. Tibor Juhász
Course Description Algebraic structures, factor structures,
homomorphism. Basic concepts of group theory,
normal subgroup, Lagrange’s theorem. Permutation
groups, Cayley’s theorem. Action of groups on sets.
Direct products, the fundamental theorem of the finite
Abelian groups.
Basic concepts of ring theory. Divisibility, prime
elements and unique prime factorization in domains.
Principal ideal rings, Euclidean domain. The field of
fractions of the integral domain. Field extension.
Finite fields and their applications, algebraic codes.
The applications of abstract algebra.
Readings T.Y. Lam: Exercises in Classical Ring Theory,
Springer Verlag, New York, 1995.
http://members.tripod.com/~dogschool/
Assessment Seminars: two written tests
Lecture: end-of-term oral exam
Title of Course Unit Geometry I
Code NBT_MT124K2, NBT_MT125G2
Department Institute of Mathematics and Informatics
Semester Spring semester
Contact Hours Weekly/Total 2 lectures + 2 seminars), 30+30
Prerequisites Good command of English and basic knowledge of
college geometry and linear algebra.
ECTS Credits 3+2
Language English
Contact Person Dr. Miklós Hoffmann
Course Description The aim of the course is to give an overview of
Euclidean, affine and projective geometries based on
their transformation groups: motions, homotheties,
affinities, projective transformations.
Basic theorems and properties of these
transformations as well as applications in several
fields are also studied. The interactive geometry
software Cinderella is used in seminars to deepen our
geometric knowledge.
Readings Coxeter, H. S. M. Introduction to Geometry, 2nd ed.
New York: Wiley, 1989
Coxeter, H. S. M. and Greitzer, S. L. Geometry
Revisited. Washington, DC: Math. Assoc. Amer.,
1967.
Assessment Seminars: solving problems by elementary geometry
and by Cinderella
Lecture: end-of-term oral exam
Title of Course Unit Number Theory I
Code NBT-MT148 K3,
NBT-MT149 G2
Department Institute of Mathematics and Informatics
Semester Spring semester
Contact Hours Weekly/Total 2+2 (lectures+seminars)/60
Prerequisites Good command of English and an introductory course
in algebra and number theory
ECTS Credits 3+2
Language English
Contact Person Dr. Ferenc Mátyás
Course Description The aim of the course is to study the following main
chapters of number theory: congruencies, algebraic
congruencies, arithmetical functions, prime numbers,
diophantine equations, diophantine approximations,
linear recurrences.
Readings Primary source: I. Niven & H. S. Zuckermann: An
Introduction to the Theory of Numbers, John Wiley
and Sons Inc., New York/London.
Secondary source: G. H. Hardy & E. M. Wright: An
Introduction to the Theory of Numbers, Clarendon
Press, Oxford.
Assessment Seminars: two written tests
Lecture: end-of-term oral exam.
Title of Course Unit Linear algebra I
Code NBT_MT136K3,
NBT_MT136G2
Department Institute of Mathematics and Informatics
Semester Autumn semester
Contact Hours Weekly/Total 2+2 (lectures +seminars)/60
Prerequisites Good command of English and an introductory course
in algebra.
ECTS Credits 3+2
Language English
Contact Person Dr. Tibor Juhász
Course Description The aim of the course is to study the following main
chapters of linear algebra: vector space, subspaces,
factor space, direct sum, linear mappings,
transformations, determinants, algebra of matrixes,
system of linear equations, solvability.
Readings • Mirsky, Leonid: An introduction to linear algebra,
Oxford University Press, 1982.
• Hans Schneider and George Phillip Barker: Matrices
and linear algebra, Dover Publications, Inc., New
York, 1973.
Assessment Seminars: two written tests
Lecture: end-of-term oral exam
Title of Course Unit Real Analysis I
Code NBT_MT104K3,
NBT_MT105G2,
Department Institute of Mathematics and Informatics
Semester Autumn Semester
Contact Hours Weekly/Total 2+2 (lectures+seminars)/60
Prerequisites An introductory course in real analysis
ECTS Credits 3+2
Language English
Contact Person Dr. Kálmán Liptai
Course Description Real numbers. Topology on real numbers. Sequences
of real numbers, convergence. Weierstrass-Bolzano
theorem, Cauchy’s criterion for convergence.
Infinite series, convergence, divergence.
Continuous functions, limits of functions.
Power series, Elementary functions
Readings W. Rudin, Principles of mathematical analysis
Sterling K. Berberian, A First Course in Real Analysis
Assessment Seminars: two written tests
Lecture: end-of-term oral exam
Title of Course Unit Real Analysis II
Code NBT_MT108K3,
NBT_MT109G2
Department Institute of Mathematics and Informatics
Semester Spring semester
Contact Hours Weekly/Total 2+2 (lectures+seminars)/60
Prerequisites An introductory course in real analysis
ECTS Credits 3+2
Language English
Contact Person Dr. Kálmán Liptai
Course Description Differentiability, algebra of derivatives, chain rule.
Mean value theorems. Local max and min. Taylor
series.
Riemann integral. Riemann-integrable functions.
Indefinite integral. Newton-Leibniz-formula.
Applications of Riemann integral.
Readings W. Rudin, Principles of mathematical analysis
Sterling K. Berberian, A First Course in Real Analysis
Assessment Seminars: two written tests
Lecture: end-of-term oral exam
Title of Course Unit Projective Geometry
Code NBT_MT155K3
NBT_MT156G2
Department Institute of Mathematics and Informatics
Semester Spring Semester
Contact Hours Weekly/Total 2 lectures +2 seminars
Prerequisites Geometry
ECTS Credits 3+2
Language English
Contact Person Dr. Miklós Hoffmann
Course Description Historical overview and fundamentals of affine
geometry
Affine transformations
Axial affinity
Algebraic curves and surfaces in affine geometry
Fundamentals of projective geometry
Algebraic representation of projective geometry
General projective maps
Algebraic curves and surfaces in projective geometry
Projective metrics
Projective representation of conjugate relations,
diameters Fundamental theorems of projective
geometry
Degenerate affine and projective maps
Perspective drawing and reconstruction
Readings
Assessment Lecture: end-of-term oral exam
Title of Course Unit Cryptography
Code NBT_IM806K3
Department Institute of Mathematics and Informatics
Semester Spring Semester
Contact Hours Weekly/Total 2 lectures
Prerequisites
ECTS Credits 3
Language English
Contact Person Dr. Kálmán Liptai
Course Description 1 Terminology 2 History of cryptography and cryptanalysis
2.1 Classic cryptography 2.2 The computer era
3 Modern cryptography
3.1 Symmetric-key cryptography 3.2 Public-key cryptography 3.3 Cryptanalysis 3.4 Cryptographic primitives 3.5 Cryptosystems
4 Legal issues
4.1 Prohibitions 4.2 Export controls 4.3 NSA involvement 4.4 Digital rights management
Readings
Assessment Lecture: end-of-term oral exam
Title of Course Unit The history of mathematics through problems
Code NMT_MT123K2
Department Institute of Mathematics and Informatics
Semester Spring Semester
Contact Hours Weekly/Total 2 lectures
Prerequisites
ECTS Credits 2
Language English
Contact Person Dr. Tibor Juhász
Course Description Prehistoric mathematics
Ancient Near East (Mesopotamia, Egypt)
Greek and Hellenistic mathematics
Chinese mathematics
Indian mathematics
Islamic mathematics
Roman and medieval European mathematics
Renaissance mathematics
Scientific revolution
Modern mathematics
Future of mathematics
Readings
Assessment Lecture: end-of-term oral exam
Biológia Intézet részéről:
Magyar nyelvű kurzus:
A tanegysége neve: A Kárpát-medence emlősei (szabadon választható tanegység) Biológia Bsc szabadon választható kurzus
Kredit: 2 Félév: 2.-3. Óratípus: előadás, 2 óra/hét
Értékelés: kollokvium
Az oktatás nyelve: magyar Tantárgy leírása: Az emlősök általános jellemzése, taxonómiája. A hazai emlőstaxonok áttekintése. A Kárpát-medencében megtalálható emlősfajok életmódjának, előfordulásának, kutatásának ismertetése taxonómiai csoportok szerint (rovarevők, denevérek, rágcsálók, nyúlalakúak, ragadozók). A Kárpát-medence emlősfajainak természetvédelmi vonatkozásai.
Kötelező és ajánlott olvasmányok: BIHARI, Z., CSORBA, G. & HELTAI, M. (szerk.) 2007. Magyarország
emlőseinek atlasza. Kossuth Kiadó, Budapest.
Ujhelyi, P. 1994. A magyarországi vadonélő emlősállatok határozója. MMTE, Budapest
Tantárgyfelelős: dr. Estók Péter Oktatók: dr. Estók Péter
1.
Title of Course Unit Computational Neuroscience
Code
Host Department Department of Zoology
Semester 2011 - 2012 /2.
Contact Hours Weekly/Total 2 /14x2=28
Prerequisites
ECTS Credits 4
Language English
Contact Person Dr Károly Antal
Course Description Introduction to neural coding and dynamics. Convolution,
correlation, linear systems, signal detection theory, probability
theory. Hodgkin-Huxley models of neural excitability, cable theory,
and models of kinetic models of synaptic transmission.
Readings
Methods in Neuronal Modelling by Koch and Segev
Foundations of Cellular Neurophysiology by Daniel Johnston,
Samuel Miao-Sin Wu MIT Press
Assessment
test
2.
Title of Course Unit Neurobiology
Code
Host Department Department of Zoology
Semester 2011 - 2012 /1.
Contact Hours Weekly/Total 2 /14x2=28
Prerequisites
Cell biology
ECTS Credits 4
Language English
Contact Person Dr Zsuzsa Emri
Course Description
Introduction to the structure and function of the neurons, including
their ionic currents, receptor types, synapse structure, dendritic
architecture and neuronal wiring. Topics include synaptic
transmission, signal transduction in the nervous system, neuronal
mechanisms and organization underlying higher functions,
molecular basis of learning and memory.
Readings
Foundations of Cellular Neurophysiology by Daniel Johnston,
Samuel Miao-Sin Wu Bradford Books
Synaptic Organization of the Brain by Gordon M. Shepherd
Assessment
test
Title of Course Unit Conservation Biology
Code
Host Department Department of Botany
Semester 2011 - 2012 /4.-5.
Contact Hours Weekly/Total 2 /14x2=28 + field work 14X2=28
Prerequisites
ECTS Credits 4
Language English
Contact Person Dr Pénzesné Kónya, Erika
Course Description
Protection and sustaining biodiversity. Biodiversity hotspots.
Ecosystems services and social requirements. Protection of species
and habitats.
Organizations for conservation. Conservation Biology in Europe.
National Parks and Biosphere reserves. The structure and mission of
Natura 2000. Habitat loss and fragmentation. Genetical aspects of
conservation biology.
Readings
Primack, L (2010):The Essentials of Conservation Biology. p.538.
Dimas, S. 2010: The European Union’s Biodiversity Action Plan.
p.28.
Assessment
test
Title of Course Unit Plant Reproductive Ecology
Code
Host Department Department of Botany
Semester 2011 - 2012 /4.-5.
Contact Hours Weekly/Total 2 /14x2=28 + field work 14X2=28
Prerequisites
ECTS Credits 4
Language English
Contact Person Dr Pénzesné Kónya, Erika
Course Description
Sexual and asexual reproductive strategies of plants:
This course introduces students to the two main forms of plant
reproduction: sexual and asexual. Students will examine selected plants
and look for features associated with
sexual and asexual reproduction.
After completing the field lab, students will be able to:
1. Identify and describe the sexual reproductive mechanisms for various
plants.
2. Identify and describe asexual reproductive mechanisms for various
plants.
3. Identify and describe the advantages and disadvantages of each
approach as well as conditions that favor one over the other.
Readings
Jon and Lesley Lovett_Doust1990: Plant Reproductive Ecology:
Patterns and Strategies. p.360. Oxford University Presss, USA
Tom de Jong, Ted Klinkhamer (2005): Evolutionary Ecology of
Plant Reproductive Strategies. p.338. Universiteit Leiden
Assessment
test
a. Title of Course Unit Plant Physiology and
Biochemistry
Code
Host Department Plant Physiology
Semester 1/3/5 (autumn)
Contact Hours Weekly/Total 2/30
Prerequisites plant anatomy, general
biochemistry
ECTS Credits 4
Language English
Contact Person dr. Marianna Marschall
Course Description
The aim of this subject
to show the
biochemical processes
of plant metabolism in
the context of the
structure and function
of the plant. It details
the function of several
metabolic
compartments, the short
and the long distance
transports, the
molecular mechanism
of photosynthesis and
biological oxidation,
carbohydrate
metabolism, nitrate
assimilation, nitrogen
fixation, sulphate
assimilation, the roles
of secondary
metabolites. It contains
the functions and
biosynthesis of
phytohormones and
elicitor molecules, the
current models of
signal perception and
transductions,
senescence and
programmed cell death.
It also deals with the
plant responses under
abiotic and biotic stress,
stress syndrome,
constitutive and
inducible stress
tolerance mechanisms
at the cell and the
whole plant metabolism
levels.
Readings
Taiz L, Zeiger, E
(2006): Plant
Physiology. Sinauer
Associates, Inc,
Publishers
Buchanan BB,
Gruissem W, Jones R
(2000): Biochemistry
and molecular biology
of plants,
Agriculture/Productions
Vegetales
Heldt H-W (1997):
Plant Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology.
Oxford University
Press
Assessment
test
b. Title of Course Unit Plant Ecophysiology
and Techniques
Code
Host Department Plant Physiology
Semester 2/4/6 (spring)
Contact Hours Weekly/Total 3/60
Prerequisites plant anatomy, general
biochemistry
ECTS Credits 6
Language English
Contact Person dr. Marianna
Marschall
Course Description
The laboratory
practicals show the
use of
ecophysiological field
and laboratory
techniques in
diagnosing
environmental
changes and
biomonitoring
systems. It covers the
qualitative and
quantitative
determination of
photosynthetic
pigments by
spectrophotometry,
cromatography
techniques, the
application of infrared
gas analysis,
chlorophyll
fluorescence induction
and oxigen electrode
techniques in
measurement of
phyotosynthetic
activity and
respiration. It details
techniques are used
for characterization of
the water status of
plants such as water
potential, RWC and
stomatal conductance.
It also provides
knowledge on
quantitative
determination of
primary and secondary
products of plant
metabolism, key
enzymes of N- and
carbohydrate
metabolism.
Readings
Roger, MJR (ed)
(2001): Handbook of
Plant Physiology
Techniques, Kluwer
Academic Publishers,
Dordrecht
Hendry, GAF, Grime
JP (eds) (1993):
Methods in
Comparative Plant
Ecology, Chapman
Hall, London
Assessment
test
Title of Course Unit Basic mechanisms of epilepsy
Code
Host Department Department of Zoology
Semester 2011-2012/1
Contact Hours
Weekly/Total
2
Prerequisites
Comparative physiology2
ECTS Credits 4
Language English
Contact Person Dr Zsuzsa Emri
Course Description
The course focuses on experimental models of different epilepsy types,
and the strategies of treatment, and provide a summary about
experimental and theoretical works of this field.
Readings
Kandel: Principles of neuronal sciences.
Assessment
Presentation
Testnevelési és Sporttudományi Intézet
Title of Course Unit Aerobics
Code NBT_TN153G2
Department Institute of Physical Education and Sport Sciences
Semester 1 semester
Contact Hours Weekly/Total 2
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of English
ECTS Credits 2
Language English
Mandatory/Elective Elective
Contact Person Vécseyné Kovách Magdolna - asst. lecturer
Course Description
Aerobic is a good tool to develop different
conditional skills, especially aerobic endurance
and strengths and to improve coordination.
The aim of the course is to give the theoretical and
practical knowledge of aerobic movements, type
of aerobics (basic aerobic, boxaerobic,
stepaerobic, etc.).
By the end of this course, the student will be able
to present aerobic lessons for different groups, to
use the basic aerobic movements in PE lessons
and in recreational sports.
Aerobic exercise refers to exercise which is of
relatively low intensity, undertaken for a long
duration. Aerobic means "with oxygen", and
refers to the use of oxygen in a muscle's energy-
generating process. Many types of exercise are
aerobic, and by definition are performed at
moderate levels of intensity for extended periods
of time.
Readings
Assessment
Type of class:
practice
Title of Course Unit Olympic Education
Code NBT_TE844G2
Department Institute of Physical Education and Sport Science,
Methodological Department
Semester 5
Contact Hours Weekly/Total 2
Prerequisites
-
ECTS Credits 2
Language English
Mandatory/Elective Elective
Contact Person Bíró Melinda PhD candidate – college assistant
professor
Course Description
The aim of course is to study the origin, the
cultural and religious or ritual background of
the Olympic Games and to study the history of
establishing Olympic movement in modern ages
and now.
To introduce moral, aesthetic and multicultural
values and interesting features of the Olympic
games. To make students understand Olympic
thoughts and ideas.
Examination of the background of Olympics.
Examination of the work of the International
Olympic Movement, the International Olympic
Committee, The national Olympic committees, the
International Olympic Academy, the Hungarian
Olympic Academy, and the Lausanne Olympic
Museum. Possible areas of Olympic education.
Readings
1. Norbert Müller (1994) one Hundred Years
of Olympic Congress 1894-1994.
Lausanne
2. David Wallechensky (1996) Summer
Olympics, USA
3. Be a champion in life! (2000)A project of
the Foundation of Olympic and Sport
Education (FOSE)Athene, Greece
Assessment
Type of class:
lecture
Title of Course Unit Research Methods in Physical Education
Code NBT_TE739G2
Department Institute of Physical Education and Sport Sciences
Semester 2 semesters
Contact Hours Weekly/Total 2
Prerequisites
Good command of English
ECTS Credits 2
Language English
Mandatory/Elective Elective
Contact Person Vécseyné Kovách Magdolna - asst. lecturer
Course Description
The aim of the course is to introduce students the
basic research techniques applied in physical
education and sport sciences. They get acquinted
with the most important concepts, types of
research, parts of the research process, basic
statistical and measurement concepts in research.
They will be able to search for literature in a given
topic and read and write scientific papers.
Readings
Jerry R. Thomas, Jack K. Nelson (1996) Research
Methods in Physical Activity, Human Kinetics
Assessment
Type of class:
lecture
Title of Course Unit Swimming and Water Sports 1.
Code NBT_TN151G2
Department Institute of Physical Education and Sport Science,
Methodological Department
Semester 2
Contact Hours Weekly/Total 2
Prerequisites
-
ECTS Credits 2
Language English
Mandatory/Elective Mondatory
Contact Person Bíró Melinda PhD candidate – college assistant
professor
Course Description
The aim of the course is to study the origin, the cultural,
religious and educational background of swimming, as well
as its modern and latest history, and to know the process of
its transformation into a race sport. Up-to-date problems of
race swimming.
The aim is that students know about the positive impact of
swimming on human organs, its role in personality
development and in forming healthy life style. They should
have an overall view on preventive and rehabilitative role of
swimming. They should get acquainted with swimming as a
recreational activity.
The main aim is to show the students the racing events of
water sports, furthermore, to study the theory of race
organisation, execution so that they can apply their
knowledge in practice.
Theoretical and practical introduction with the basic
techniques of swimming. They study life saving, hygienic
knowledge in connection with swimming instruction on a
basic level, as well as rescuing from water, and self rescue.
Aim is to give information about prevention of water
accidents, about carrying swim, about approaching the
injured and to try to get free from a grab in practice. They
should know rescuing methods according to their swimming
skills.
Readings
1. Tóth, Á. (2006). The methodology of
teaching swimming. Budapest. pp.210.
2. Costill DL, Maglischo EW, Richardson
(1992) Swimming. Oxford.
Assessment
Type of class:
practice
Title of Course Unit Teaching methods of swimming
Code NMT_TN123 G2
Department Institute of Physical Education and Sport Science,
Methodological Department
Semester 1
Contact Hours Weekly/Total 2
Prerequisites -
ECTS Credits 2
Language English
Mandatory/Elective Elective
Contact Person Bíró Melinda PhD candidate – college assistant
professor
Course Description
The aim of the course is to study the methodology
of swimming as well as acclimatization of water.
Our aim is to show the students the peculiarities of
swimming and the adequate teaching methods.
The main aim is to show the students the
theoretical and practical point of teaching
swimming, and give introduction with the basic
techniques of different strokes. We also like that
they can apply their knowledge in practice.
Readings
Tóth, Á. (2006). The methodology of teaching
swimming. Budapest. pp.210.
Assessment
Type of class:
practice
Földrajz Tanszék
Title of Course Unit Bases of Spatial and Settlement Development
Code NBT_BL888_K4
Department Department of Geography
Semester Upon request either fall semester or spring semester
Contact Hours
Weekly/Total
2
Prerequisites Good command of English
ECTS Credits 2
Language English
Contact Person Dr. Árpád Dávid
Course Description The aim of the subject is to make students acquainted with
the processes of spatial and aettlement development,
problems arising from capitalist and other social
development models.
Topics:
Factors effecting socio-economic development.
Requirements, criteria, actors, isntitutions and tools of
regional policy.
The development of regional policy, theories of
regionalisation.
Public administration and spatial development.
The role of different economic branches in spatial
development.
Institutions and tools of regional policy in the developed
market economies.
Regional policy of the European Union.
Problems of spatial development in Eastern Central
Europe.
International regional integrations, spatial cooperations.
The formation of the spatial structure of the Hungarian
economy and society.
The development of the institutional system and functions
of the Hungarian regional policy.
Assessment Written test
Title of Course Unit Geography in English
Code NBT_FD176K2
Host Department Department of Geography
Semester Upon request either fall or spring semester
Contact Hours Weekly/Total 2
Prerequisites
Good command of English
ECTS Credits 2
Language English
Contact Person Prof. Dr. Ádám Kertész
Course Description
Aim of the Course: High level knowledge of English language is
unquestionable, nowdays. The aim of the course to get acquainted
the students with the special terms and idioms of the different fields
of Earth sciences. It could ease them the understanding, reading and
writing of English language texts and publications in the future.
Short content of the Course:
Geology, palaeontology
Geomorphology, pedology, -hidrography
The Climate of the Earth
Biogeography, geographical zonality
Meteorology and climatology.
Cartography
Social geography
Population- and urban geography
Physical and social geography of Europe
Physical and social geography of Hungary
Field work and practical methods of geography
Teaching methods of geography
Abilities:
Developing of understanding and reading of foreign language texts.
Developing of thinking and self-training.
Enlarge the knowledge of foreign cultures and people.
Readings
Galácz, A. (1987): Important fossil finds, famous localities in
Hungary, ANN HIST HUN GEOL Spec. Issue: 133-148.
Henderson, P. – Henderson, G.M. (2009): The Cambridge
Handbook of Earth Science Data, Cambridge University Press, p.
277. ISBN 978-0-521-69317-2
Huddart, D. – Stott, T. (2010): Earth Environments. Past, Present
and Future, Wiley-Blackwell,
p. 896. ISBN 978-0-471-48533-9
Kázmér M. (1995): Angol-magyar geológiai szótár, Eötvös Kiadó,
Budapest, p. 420.
ISBN 963 462 963 6
Summerfield, M. A (1991): Global Geomorphology (An
introduction to the study of landforms), Longman Scienfitic &
Technical, Harlow, p. 537. ISBN 0-582-30156-4
The course has no special teaching material. Lecturers provide list
of expressions and idioms dealing with the topic of the lesson. The
above mentioned literature could serve as a base for further studies
both for the students and both for the lecturers.
Assessment
Written test
Title of Course Unit Geography of Globalization
Code NBT_BL701_K3
Department Department of Geography
Semester Upon request either fall semester or spring semester
Contact Hours Weekly/Total 2
Prerequisites Good command of English
ECTS Credits 2
Language English
Contact Person Csaba PATKÓS
Course Description The purpose of this subject is to show the revised ideas on space
and spatialities in consequence of the development of
communication, the spreading of technical civilisation and after
all the fulfillment of globalisation and to introduce into the
related research possibilities.
The aim of the course is to survey new problems and paradigms
about space implicated by globalisation. Economic geography
has to concentrate on a borderless hyper-market where the role of
computer-based communication is crucial. Beside globalisation
at micro-regional and local level localisation is an important
counter-process: the building and management of local identity.
The new word “glocalisation” (globlocalisation) comes from the
globalisation-localisation opposite concepts. The apparently
opposite concepts dissolve and harmonize as follows: Integration
into the global processes with the preservation of identity and
values accumulated up to the present.
Readings Bauman, Zygmunt (2000): Globalisation The Human
Consequences. - Columbia University Press 160 p.
Giddens, Anthony (2002): Runaway World: How Globalisation
Is Reshaping Our Lives. – Routledge 100 p.
Massey, Doreen (1999): Human geography today. Polity Press,
Cambridge 352 p.
Assessment Written test
Title of Course Unit Ichnology
Code NBT_FD157K2
Department Department of Geography
Semester Upon request either fall or spring semester
Contact Hours Weekly/Total 2
Prerequisites
Basics of Geology
Good command of English
ECTS Credits 2
Language English
Mandatory/Elective Elective
Contact Person Dr. Dávid Árpád
Course Description
Ichnology is useful tool to solve sedimentological and sequence
stratigraphic problems. It has great value in paleoenvironmental
interpretation, too.
The course consists of the following topics:
1 General principles of ichnology, 2 The ichnofacies concept, 3
Non-marine ichnofacies, 4 Marine ichnofacies, 5
Palaeoenvironmental significance of trace fossils, 6 Bioerosion, 7
Bioturbation, 8 Ichnofacies analysis, 9 Application of ichnofacies
analysis to the evaluation of different marine environments, 10
Selected case studies.
Field trips: 1 Three days during the semester. 2 Three one day
trips in the vicinity of Eger during the semester..
Readings
BROMLEY, R. G. 1990: Trace Fossil Biology and Taphonomy
Unwin Hyman, London p. 280
CHRISTOPHER, G. M. AND RONALD, R. W. (eds.) 1992: Trace
Fossils, Short Courses in Paleontology Number 5, p. 238
HASIOTIS, S. T. 2002: Continental Trace Fossils, SEPM Short
Course Notes No. 51 p. 132
PEMBERTON, S. G. –SPILA, M.–PULHAM, A. J.–SAUNDERS, T.–
MAC-
EACHERN, J. A. –ROBBINS, D. –SINCLAIR, I. K. 2001: Ichnology &
Sedimentology of Shallow to Marginal Marine Systems: Ben
Nevis & Avalon Reservoirs, Jeanne D’Arc Basin, Geological
Association of Canada Short Course Volume 15, p. 343
WILLIAM MILLER, III (ed.) 2007: Trace Fossils Concepts,
Problems, Prospects, Geology Department Humboldt State
University Arcata, CA, USA p. 611
SEILACHER, A. 2007: Trace Fossil Analysis Springer-Verlag
Berlin p. 226
Assessment Written test
Title of Course Unit Introduction to Tourism
Code NBT_FD106_K3
Department Department of Geography
Semester Upon request either fall semester or spring semester
Contact Hours Weekly/Total 2
Prerequisites Good command of English
ECTS Credits 2
Language English
Contact Person Csaba PATKÓS
Course Description The subject comprises special scientific frontier areas having
economic, social, natural, sociological and cultural connections.
Topics:
The system of tourism.
Factors determining touristic supply and demand.
Touristic infra- and supra-structure.
The historic development of tourism in Hungary and in the
World.
The institutional system of tourism.
Policy of tourism.
The touristic product.
Effects of tourism.
The integrative planning of tourism.
Assessment Written test
Title of Course Unit
Palaeontological Excursions in Hungary
Code NBT FD158K2
Department Department of Geography
Semester Upon request either fall or spring semester
Contact Hours Weekly/Total 2
Prerequisites
Basics of Geology
Good command of English
ECTS Credits 2
Language English
Mandatory/Elective Elective
Contact Person Dr. Dávid Árpád
Course Description
The aim of the course is the detailed introduction of the plant and
animal fossils of Hungary.
The course consists of the following topics:
1 Geology of Hungary, 2 Palaeozoic formations and their fossils
in Hungary, 3 Triassic age fossils of Hungary, 4 Jurassic age
fossils of Hungary, 5 Cretaceous age fossils of Hungary, 6
Palaeogene formations and fossils in Hungary, 7 Neogene
formations and fossils in Hungary, 8 Quaternary age fossils in
Hungary
Readings
Haas, J. (ed.) (2001):
Geology of Hungary, ELTE
Eötvös Kiadó Kft.
(Selected chapters)
FŰKÖH, L. (1991): The Paleontological Collection of the Matra
Museum. In: VITALIS, GY. & KECSKEMÉTI, T.: Museums
and Collections in the History of Mineralogy, Geology and
Paleontology in Hungary.– Annals of the History of Hungarian
Geology, Special Issue, 3: 301-305.
GALÁCZ, A. (1987): Important fossil finds, famous localities in
Hungary, ANN HIST HUNGAR GEOL Spec. Issue: 133-148
KARÁTSON, D. (2002): The Land that is Hungary - Pannonian
Encyclopedia, Chapter 6, Fossils, Kertek 2000 Könyvkiadó,
Budapest
Assessment Written test
Title of Course Unit Palaeontological Excursions in Hungary
Code NBT FD158G2
Department Department of Geography
Semester Upon request either fall or spring semester
Contact Hours Weekly/Total 2
Prerequisites
Basics of Geology
Good command of English
ECTS Credits 2
Language English
Mandatory/Elective Elective
Contact Person Dr. Dávid Árpád
Course Description
The aim of the course is the detailed introduction of the plant,
animal and ichnofossils of Hungary. The course has practical
character. Its main topics are the following:
1 Localities, formations, fossils, palaeoenvironments of different
ages of Earth’s history since the Palaeozoic Era in Hungary, 2
Determination of characteristic fossils of Hungary, 3 The history
of palaeontology of Hungary
Field trips: 1 Three days during the semester. 2 Three one day
trips in the vicinity of Eger during the semester.
Readings
Selected works of Hungarian paleontologists dealing with all
fields (micropaleontology, invertebrate paleontology, vertebrate
paleontology, palaeoichnology) of paleontology.
Assessment Written test
Title of Course Unit Palaeontology of Hungary
Code NBT_156K2
Department Department of Geography
Semester Upon request either fall or spring semester
Contact Hours Weekly/Total 2
Prerequisites
Basics of geology
Good command of English
ECTS Credits 2
Language English
Mandatory/Elective Elective
Contact Person Dr. Dávid Árpád
Course Description
The aim of the course is the scientific study of prehistoric plants
and animals of Hungary in their geologic background.
The course consists of the following topics:
1 General palaeontology and basics of the geology of Hungary, 2
Fossils of the Palaeozoic Era of Hungary, 3 Fossils of the
Mesozoic Era of Hungary, 4 Fossils of the Cenozoic Era of
Hungary, 5 Overview of the most significant fossil finding
localities of Hungary.
The course also contains three one day fieldtrips in the vicinity of
Eger during the semester.
Readings
FŰKÖH, L. (1991): The Paleontological Collection of the Matra
Museum. In: VITALIS, GY. & KECSKEMÉTI, T.: Museums
and Collections in the History of Mineralogy, Geology and
Paleontology in Hungary.– Annals of the History of Hungarian
Geology, Special Issue, 3: 301-305.
GALÁCZ, A. (1987): Important fossil finds, famous localities in
Hungary, ANN HIST HUNGAR GEOL Spec. Issue: 133-148
KARÁTSON, D. (2002): The Land that is Hungary - Pannonian
Encyclopedia, Chapter 6, Fossils, Kertek 2000 Könyvkiadó,
Budapest
Assessment Written test
Title of Course Unit Renewable Energy Sources
Code NBT_FD135_K3
Department Department of Geography
Semester Upon request either fall semester or spring semester
Contact Hours Weekly/Total 2
Prerequisites Good command of English
ECTS Credits 2
Language English
Contact Person Csaba PATKÓS
Course Description Nowadays the principle of sustainable development becomes
very important from global to local levels. Students can get
acquainted with the most important renewable energy sources,
their distribution in the world. The European Union puts an
emphasis on the wide use of renewable energy sources, Hungary
has accepted to increase the ratio of renewable sources in her
energy structure. Through some case studies we examine the
main natural and social conditions of their utilization.
Topics:
The definition and types of renewable energy sources.
Geographical and technical opportunities of water and solar
energy utilization.
The usage of wind and geotermic energy.
Biomass – and old and up-to-date energy source.
EU and renewable resources.
The opportunities of Hungary in the usage of renewable energy
resources, the current situation.
The presentation of some technological and financial problems of
usage. Case studies.
Community and energy – a social background.
Assessment Written test
Title of Course Unit Renewable Energy Sources
Code NBT_FD135_K3
Department Department of Geography
Semester Upon request either fall semester or spring semester
Contact Hours Weekly/Total 2
Prerequisites Good command of English
ECTS Credits 2
Language English
Contact Person Csaba PATKÓS
Course Description Nowadays the principle of sustainable development becomes
very important from global to local levels. Students can get
acquainted with the most important renewable energy sources,
their distribution in the world. The European Union puts an
emphasis on the wide use of renewable energy sources, Hungary
has accepted to increase the ratio of renewable sources in her
energy structure. Through some case studies we examine the
main natural and social conditions of their utilization.
Topics:
The definition and types of renewable energy sources.
Geographical and technical opportunities of water and solar
energy utilization.
The usage of wind and geotermic energy.
Biomass – and old and up-to-date energy source.
EU and renewable resources.
The opportunities of Hungary in the usage of renewable energy
resources, the current situation.
The presentation of some technological and financial problems of
usage. Case studies.
Community and energy – a social background.
Assessment Written test
Informatika Intézet
Title of Course Unit Introduction to the computer graphics
Code NBT_IM735K2
NBT_IM736G2
Host Department Institute of Mathematics and Informatics
Semester Autumn or Spring Semester
Contact Hours
Weekly/Total
2+2 (lectures+seminars)/60
Prerequisites Good command of English, an introductory course in computer science
and a knowledge of C or Pascal programming
ECTS Credits 4
Language English
Contact Person Dr. Emőd Kovács
Course Description Objectives: to introduce the student to graphics systems and to examine
some important fields of computer graphics.
Homogeneous Co-ordinates and Matrix Representation
Transformations of coordinates and points
Parallel, axonometric and central projection
Curve and surface interpolations, Lagrange, Hermit etc.
Curve and surface approximations, Bezier, Bspline etc.
Solid modeling
Rendering, shading and lighting. Human color vision
Gourand and Phong shading. Hidden surface removal:
Z-buffer, scan-line algorithms, area-subdivision algorithms, octrees
algorithms, depth sort algorithms.
Ray tracing
Readings
• FOLEY, J.,D., van DAM, A., FEINER, S.,K., HUGHES, J.,F.:
Computer Graphics, Principles and Practice, Second edition in C,
Addison-Wesley, Reading, Mass., 1996.
• ROGERS,D.F., ADAMS,J.A.: Mathematical elements for
Computer Graphics, Mc Graw-Hill, New York, 1976, 2.nd.ed. 1990
Assessment Seminars: computer presentations (50%), mid-term paper (50%), a Pass is
awarded if 70% is achieved,
Lectures: end-of-term written test, a Pass is awarded if 70% is achieved
Title of Course Unit Artificial intelligence
Code NBT_PI100K3
NBT_PI101G2
Host Department Department of Information Technology
Semester Spring semester
Contact Hours
Weekly/Total
2+2 (lectures +seminars)/60
Prerequisites Good command of English
ECTS Credits 3+2
Language English
Contact Person Dr. Gábor Kusper
Course Description AI researches, methods and achievements. Representing problems in state
space, examples. Graph representation. Classification and setup of search
systems. Not modifiable strategies. Backtrack algorithm. Graph search
methods: breadth-first, depth-first, optimal searches. Heuristic graph
searches: best-first and the A algorithm. Wholeness of the A algorithm.
Problem reductive approach, represented with AND/OR graph. Solution in
AND/OR graphs. Search strategies in an AND/OR graph: breadth, depth, AO
algorithm. Listening for termination with labels. Fully described two player
games, their representation with game trees. Existence of winning strategy.
Minimax theorem, alpha-beta pruning. Basics of logic programming.
Readings
Assessment Seminars: two written tests
Lecture: end-of-term oral exam.
Title of Course Unit Database systems
Code NBT_IM709K3
NBT_IM710G2
Host Department Department of Information Technology
Semester Autumn semester
Contact Hours
Weekly/Total
2+2 (lectures +seminars)/60
Prerequisites Good command of English
ECTS Credits 3+2
Language English
Contact Person Dr. József Holovács
Course Description Traditional topics of data processing, the significance of database
approach. The architecture of a general database system. Database
administration, user groups. Levels of database design, data
independence. Data modelling strategies. CODASYL recommendation,
concepts of net modelling. The ER model: entity, attribute, relationship,
type, occurrence, discriminator, model design tools. The relational
model: relational scheme, relationship, integrity restrictions. Practical
topics in relational modelling. Functional dependency, normalization,
normal forms. Attributes of data definition (DDL) and data
manipulation (DML) languages, separate and host language systems.
Data manipulation in the relational model. Relation algebra and relation
calculus. SQL language. Some theoretical questions and actual topics
about data modelling. Realization of functional dependencies.
Embedded models. Object-oriented techniques, parts of ODL.
Familiarization with a specific database management system.
Readings
R. Elmasri, S.B. Navathe, Fundamentals of Database Systems,
TheBenjamin/Cummings Publ. Co., Addison-Wesley World Student
Series, 1994.
Assessment Seminars: two written tests
Lecture: end-of-term oral exam.
Title of Course Unit Data structures and algorithms
Code NBT_IM711K3
NBT_IM712G2
Host Department Department of Information Technology
Semester Spring semester
Contact Hours
Weekly/Total
2+2 (lectures +seminars)/60
Prerequisites Good command of English
ECTS Credits 3+2
Language English
Contact Person Gábor Geda
Course Description Steps of task resolution on a computer. Main concepts: principle of
algorithm, structural units, attributes, data, data types. Algorithm
describing tools. Classification of basic algorithms, implementations
with describing tools and in an actual programming language. Theorems
of summation, selection, decision, picking; searching (linear and
logarithmic search) and sorting (direct, selection, bubble, insertion,
shell, quicksort) algorithms. Basic concepts of algorithm efficiency.
Principles of data types, their classification. Operations on data types
(create, insert, delete, swap, sort, search, access, iterating , processing).
Representation of data structures (continuous and distributed).
Implementing data structures. Using data structures.
Readings
● G. Gonnet, R. Baeza-Yates: Handbook of algorithms and data
structures. In Pascal and C., Addison-Wesley. 1991.
● R. Sedgewick: Algorithms in C++, Addison-Wesley. 1991.
• E. Horowitz, S. Shani: Fundamentals of Computer Algorithms,
Computer Science Press, 1998.
Assessment Seminars: two written tests
Lecture: end-of-term oral exam.
Title of Course Unit Introduction to informatics
Code NBT_IM740K2
NBT_IM741G2
Host Department Department of Information Technology
Semester Autumn semester
Contact Hours
Weekly/Total
2+2 (lectures +seminars)/60
Prerequisites Good command of English and NBT_IM741_G2 or any equivalent
course.
ECTS Credits 2+2
Language English
Contact Person Dr. Emőd Kovács
Course Description Attributes of information, its transmission. Coding and decoding.
Analogous and digital systems. Numerical systems, conversion rules.
Main concepts of informatics, the digital computer as an information
processing machine. Information representation on computer: bit, byte
and their orders of magnitude; pointer, logic, textual and numerical data
representations and their operations; code representation. Programming
methods.
Computer programming. Main concepts of machine code. Assembly and
higher level programming languages.
Computer architectures. Hardware, software: central processing unit,
peripheral devices, storage devices. Operating systems. Developmental
softwares, compilers, interpreters, syntax, semantics, programming
languages.
Common applications: word processing, presentations, spreadsheets,
database management.
Network basics. Using the Internet.
Readings
• L. Snyder: Fluency with Information Technology: Skills, Concepts,
and Capabilities
Assessment Seminars: two written tests
Lecture: end-of-term oral exam.
Title of Course Unit Dynamic WEB programming
Code NBT_PI115G2
Host Department Department of Information Technology
Semester Autumn or Spring semester
Contact Hours
Weekly/Total
0+2 (lectures +seminars)/30
Prerequisites Good command of English
ECTS Credits 2
Language English
Contact Person Roland Király
Course Description Basic attributes of script languages (interpreter, dynamic type system,
automatic memory handling, weak type checking, rapid application
development, easier modification, handling heterogeneous data
structures). Main areas of usage (creating web applications, system
administrative scripts, quickly finishing small tasks, creating larger
projects). Script language data types (string, numerical type, list,
hashtable/dictionary, associative array). Introduction to regular
expressions. Practical programming in Perl, PHP, and JavaScript. CGI
programming. Using databases.
Readings
● Perl documentation page. http://www.perldoc.com
● Wall, L., Christiansen, T., Schwartz R. L.: Programming Perl.
O’Reilly, 1998.
● A PHP hivatalos oldala: http://www.php.net/
● Core JavaScript Reference 1.5:
http://devedge.netscape.com/library/manuals/2000/javascript/1.5/referen
ce
● Wall, L., Christiansen, T., Schwartz R. L.: Learning Perl. O’Reilly,
1997.
● Python Documentation: http://www.python.org/documentation
Thomas, D., Hunt, A.: Programming Ruby. Addison-Wesley, 2000
Assessment Seminars: two written tests
Lecture: end-of-term oral exam.
Title of Course Unit High-level programming languages 1.
Code NBT_IM812K3
NBT_IM813G2
Host Department Department of Information Technology
Semester Autumn semester
Contact Hours
Weekly/Total
2+2 (lectures +seminars)/60
Prerequisites Good command of English
ECTS Credits 3+2
Language English
Contact Person Zoltán Hernyák
Course Description Evolution of high-level programming languages. Classification of
programming languages: imperative (procedural and object-oriented),
declarative (functional and logic), specials and languages based on
other principles. Syntax describing formal tools (BNF, COBOL-like,
syntax-graph, hybrid). Character set. Lexical units (symbolical names,
labels, comments, literals). Bound and free form languages. Variable,
named constant. Data types (built-in, user-created, simple and
compound). Declarations. Expressions. Executable instructions. Value
assignments, jumps, conditional instructions. Switch statements.
Iterative possibilities. Units of a program (subroutine, block, package,
task). Parameter evaluation, parameter passing. Scope and life-span.
Stages of compilation. Input/output, handling files. Abstract data
types. Generic programming. Multi threading.
Readings
● R.W. Sebesta, Concepts of Programming Languages. Addison-
Wesley, 2002.
● Marcotty M. - Ledgard H.: The World of Programming Languages,
Springer-Verlag, 1987.
Assessment Seminars: two written tests
Lecture: end-of-term oral exam.
Title of Course Unit High-level programming languages 2
Code NBT_IM814K3
NBT_IM815G2
Host Department Department of Information Technology
Semester Spring semester
Contact Hours
Weekly/Total
2+2 (lectures +seminars)/60
Prerequisites Good command of English and NBT_IM812_K3 or any equivalent
courses.
ECTS Credits 3+2
Language English
Contact Person Zoltán Hernyák
Course Description Tools of object-oriented languages: class, instance, encapsulation,
inheritance, polymorphism, early and late binding, messages. Pure
and hybrid object-oriented languages. The question of uniformism.
Algorithmic object-oriented languages (Java, Eiffel, Smalltalk, C#).
Functional (applicative) programming languages. Subroutine as a
programming tool. Reference transparency, function composition,
recursion. Logic programming languages. Tools of mathematical
logic based paradigms. Pattern matching, deduction machine.
Declarative object-oriented languages (CLOS, OOPROLOG). Data-
driven programming, data flow languages. Special languages.
Readings
● R.W. Sebesta, Concepts of Programming Languages. Addison-
Wesley, 2002.
Assessment Seminars: two written tests
Lecture: end-of-term oral exam
Title of Course Unit Development environments
Code NBT_PI152G2
Host Department Department of Information Technology
Semester Spring semester
Contact Hours
Weekly/Total
0+2 (lectures +seminars)/30
Prerequisites Good command of English and NBT_IM815_G2 or any equivalent
course.
ECTS Credits 2
Language English
Contact Person Gergely Kovásznai
Course Description
Compilers and interpreters. Implementations of programming
languages. Integrated development environments. Editing the source
code of programs, context-sensitive editors. Controlling the
compilation. Using modules. Fine-tuning programs. Tracing
possibilities. Attributes of procedural, object-oriented, functional and
logical developing environments.
Web editors. CASE-tools.
Readings
● W. R. Stevens: Advanced programming in the UNIX environment.
Addison Wesley, 1993.
● C. Petzold: Programming Windows. Microsoft Press, 1998.
Assessment Seminars: two written tests
Lecture: end-of-term oral exam.
Title of Course Unit CISCO Networking Academy Program Discovery 1
Code
Host Department Informationtechnologi
Semester 2010-01-02
Contact Hours
Weekly/Total
2/week
Prerequisites -
ECTS Credits ECTS Credits
Language English/Hungarian
Contact Person Roland Király
Course Description
The Cisco CCNA Discovery curriculum provides general
networking theory, practical experience, and opportunities for career
exploration and soft-skills development. The curriculum teaches
networking based on application, covering networking concepts
within the context of network environments students may encounter
in their daily lives – from small office and home office (SOHO)
networking to more complex enterprise and theoretical networking
models later in the curriculum.
CCNA Discovery is designed for students with basic PC skills and
foundational math and problem solving skills. The curriculum offers
an engaging learning experience for more visual and kinetic
learners. Many interactive activities are embedded in all of the
courses to break up the text and help reinforce student
comprehension. In addition, a large number of labs encourage
additional hands-on practice.
CCNA Discovery can be delivered as an independent curriculum or
integrated into a broader course of study, such as technology or
continuing education programs. The curriculum is appropriate for
students at many education levels and types of institutions,
including high schools, secondary schools, universities, colleges,
career and technical schools, community organizations, and other
non-traditional learning environments.
CCNA Discovery helps prepare students for entry-level career
opportunities, continuing education, and globally-recognized Cisco
CCENT and CCNA certifications.
Readings
CISCO Networking Site
Assessment
Title of Course Unit Automata and Formal Languages
Code NBT_PI110K3
Host Department Department of Computing Science
Semester Autumn Semester
Contact Hours
Weekly/Total
2+0 (lectures +seminars)/30
Prerequisites Good command of English, introductory course on discrete
mathematics
ECTS Credits 3
Language English
Contact Person Attila Egri-Nagy
Course Description
Basic notions of formal languages: alphabet, words, languages and
their operations, formal grammars. Chomsky-hierarchy of formal
languages and the corresponding recognizing automata. The course
is useful for mathematicians, software developers, computer
scientists, linguists.
Readings
John E. Hopcroft and Jeffrey D. Ullman, Introduction to Automata
Theory, Languages, and Computation, Addison-Wesley Publishing
(any edition)
Assessment Lecture: end-of-term oral exam.
Title of Course Unit Computational Complexity and Decidability
Code NBT_PI156K3
Host Department Department of Computing Science
Semester Spring Semester
Contact Hours
Weekly/Total
2+0 (lectures +seminars)/30
Prerequisites Good command of English, introductory course on discrete
mathematics
ECTS Credits 3
Language English
Contact Person Attila Egri-Nagy
Course Description
What are the theoretical limits of computation? How can we
measure the difficulty of computational problems? These questions
are answered during the course by using Turing machines as the
model of computation.
Readings
Christos Papadimitriou: Computational Complexity (Addison
Wesley, 1994)
Assessment Lecture: end-of-term oral exam.
Környezettudományi Intézet
Title of Course Unit Environmental Science 1.
Fundamentals of Environmental Science
Code ES 101-3
Department Environmental Science
Semester Autumn or Spring Semester
Contact Hours Weekly/Total 2 /30
Prerequisites
none
ECTS Credits 2
Language English
Contact Person Prof. Dr. habil. László Ujfaludi
Course Description
Our cosmic environment - structure and development of the
Universe and the Solar System. The climate system; human impacts
on climate - the ozone problem, the greenhouse effect etc. The
hydrologic cycle; human impacts on water systems. Pollution -
pollution of the air, water and soil.
Energy and environment. Environmental problems of the fossil- and
the nuclear energy. Renewable energy: solar-, wind-, hydropower-,
geothermal- and biomass energy. Ionizing radiations. Noise and
vibrations. Principles of sustainable development.
Readings
Daniel Chiras: Environmental Science. (Action for a sustainable
future.) Benjamin Cummings, New York, Amsterdam, 1994.
Chris Park: The Environment. (Principles and Applications.)
Routledge – Taylor and Francis Group. London and New York,
2001.
Assessment
Written tests (50 per cent), oral exam (50 per cent).
Pass is awarded if altogether 70 per cent is achieved.
Title of Course Unit Environmental Science 2.
Natural Treasures of Hungary
Code ES 161-3
Department Environmental Sciences
Semester Autumn or Spring Semester
Contact Hours Weekly/Total 3 (2 lecture, 1 seminar)/45
Prerequisites
none
ECTS Credits 3
Language English
Contact Person Prof. Dr. habil. Imre Kárász
Emese Szitta
Course Description
Natural geography of the Carpathian Basin.
Landscape units and geomorphologic features of Hungary.
Plant and animal kingdoms in Hungary.
Special habitats, National Parks.
Landscape and settlement ecology of Hungary.
Mineral resources of Hungary.
Readings
Thornes, J.B.: Environmental systems patterns – process and
evaluation. California Press, 1987.
Learmonth, A.: Man-environment relationships as complex
ecosystems, Open University Press, 1995.
Gudie, A.: Environmental change. Oxford University Press, 1992.
Assessment
Seminars: written tests
Lectures: end-of-term oral exam
Title of Course Unit Environmental Science 3.
The Geomorphologic Bases of Environ-mental Science
Code ES 131-2
Department Department of Environmental Sciences
Semester Autumn Semester
Contact Hours
Weekly/Total
2 lecture/30
Prerequisites Good command of English, good secondary level courses in science
ECTS Credits 2
Language English
Contact Person Dr. Anna Dobos PhD
Course Description The fundamental aim of the course is the presentation of various
landform processes and landforms in the Earth. The main subjects are:
1. Evolution of the Continents; 2. Evolution of the Ocean Basins; 3.
Volcanic forms; 4. Mechanical and chemical weathering; 5. The
wasting of slopes; 6. Processes of Stream Erosion and Deposition; 7.
Groundwater Systems; 8. Glacial Systems; 9. Shoreline Systems; 10.
Aeolian Systems; 11. Landscape Units of Hungary; 12. Summary.
Readings Selected texts from:
1. Arthur N. Strahler (1965): Physical Geography. /third edition/ John
Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York – London – Sydney – Toronto.
2. Miller, G. Tyler (1996): Living in the Environment: Principles,
Connections, and Solutions /ninth edition/. The Annenberg/CPB
Collection, Wadsworth Publishing Company, A Division of
International Thomson Publishing Inc., United States of America.
3. Michael A. Summerfield (1991-1996): Global Geomorphology.
Singapore.
4. W. Kenneth Hamblin: The Earth’s Dynamic Systems: Textbook in
Physical Geology Macmillan, New York – London, 1989.
Assessment
Lectures: End-of-term written test. Pass is awarded if 70% is achieved.
Title of Course Unit Environmental Science 4.
Environmental Physics
Code ES 121-2
Department Physics
Semester Autumn or Spring Semester
Contact Hours Weekly/Total 2/30
Prerequisites
none
ECTS Credits 2
Language English
Contact Person Prof. Dr. habil. László Ujfaludi
Course Description
The course offers a comprehensive physical analysis of major
environmental problems. Subjects to be discussed include human
influence on global climate and its modeling, transport of pollutants
in the atmosphere and in surface- and subsurface waters, health
effects and control of ionizing radiation, energy industry and its
related problems – special focus on the renewable energy resources,
health effects and control of noise.
Readings
Boeker, E.- Van Grondelle, R.: Environmental Physics. John Wiley
& Sons, New York, 1995.
Monteith, J.L.-Unsworth, M.H.: Principles of Environmental
Physics. Edward Arnold, London, New York.
Assessment
Written tests (50 per cent), oral exam (50 per cent).
Pass is awarded if altogether 70 per cent is achieved.
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Culture of Wine, Wine Gastronomy, Tasting Methods
Winemaking Technique (1-2.)
Food and Wine Chemistry
Wine Analytics (1-2.)
Food Safety