Basics of a Green Economy

Course: Economic Cybernetics

Structural unit: Faculty of Economics

Title
Basics of a Green Economy
Code
ОК 8
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2021/2022
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
2 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
PLO16. Be able to use data, provide arguments, critically evaluate logic and draw conclusions from scientific and analytical texts on economics. PLO17. Perform interdisciplinary analysis of socio-economic phenomena and problems in one or more professional areas, taking into account the risks and possible socio-economic consequences. PLO21. Be able to think abstractly, apply analysis and synthesis to identify key characteristics of economic systems at different levels, as well as the behavior of their subjects. PLO25. Apply appropriate mathematical methods for the analysis of economic phenomena in terms of fundamental principles and knowledge of economics.
Form of study
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Know theoretical foundations and basic principles of economics, mathematics, computer science 2. Know how to use basic office programs 3. Know the Ukrainian language, safe work skills, written and oral communication
Course content
Within the discipline students study the essence and methodological principles of formation and development of green economy at the consumer level, at the level of business as a basic component of greening economy, at the level of industries, cities and the state. The following main topics are considered: 1) natural causes and processes of anthropogenic impact on nature; 2) conceptual foundations of economic growth and sustainable development; 3) "Green" economy as a new paradigm of economic growth; 4) dynamics of global trends of "green" economy; 5) formation of green consumption model; 6) green business and trends of ecological entrepreneurship; 7) national environmental policy: development and opportunities for improvement. Particular attention is paid to the study of problems and prospects of development of "green" economy in Ukraine.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Глосарій зеленого бізнесу : українсько-німецько-російсько-англійський / В. Базилевич, Д. Вальтер, В. Хартман [та ін.] ; наук.ред. : В. Базилевич, Д. Вальтер. – К. : Знання, 2010.- 518 с. 2. "Зелена" економіка як підґрунтя екологізації місцевого розвитку : монографія / Бондар О. І., Галушкіна Т. П., Унгурян П. Я. ; за заг. ред. д-ра біол. наук, проф. О. І. Бондаря ; Держ. екол. акад. післядиплом. освіти та упр. - Херсон : ОЛДІ-ПЛЮС, 2018. - 237 с. 3. "Зелена" економіка (досвід ЄС і практика України у світлі III і IV промислових революцій) : [підручник] / Л. Г. Мельник. - Суми : Університетська книга, 2018. - 461 4. “Зелені” інвестиції у сталому розвитку: світовий досвід та український контекст . К.: Видавництво “Заповіт”, 2019 . – 316 с. 5. Основи “зеленої” економіки: навчальний посібник / Л.П. Гацька, Т.Б. Харченко, Ю.А. Сагайдак, Т.О. Мурована – К.: Освіта України, 2019. – 271 с.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Information-traditional with elements of problem-oriented learning: a combination of lectures with creative analytical tasks on the state and prospects of "green" economy in the world and in Ukraine, interactive methods using Kahoot, Socrative, Mentimeter and other platforms.
Assessment methods and criteria
Forms of student assessment: (max. 100 points / min. 60 points) 1. Testing (LO 1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.4, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2) - 60 points / 36 points; 2. Modular test (LO 1.3, 1.4, 2.2, 3.1) - 20 points / 12 points; 3. Final test (LO 2.4, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2) - 20 points / 12 points. Final evaluation in the form of a test.
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

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