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Civil Defense, National Security and Environmental Protection for Sustainable Development

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:3.00
Study Course Accepted:27.06.2024 10:48:01
Study Course Information
Course Code:LSPA_141LQF level:All Levels
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:Sports ScienceTarget Audience:Pedagogy; Sports Trainer
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Ivars Kravalis
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)18Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures36
Classes (count)Class Length (academic hours)Total Contact Hours of Classes0
Total Contact Hours36
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)18Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures36
Classes (count)Class Length (academic hours)Total Contact Hours of Classes0
Total Contact Hours36
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
General secondary education
Objective:
To acquire basic knowledge of ecology – in terms of the biological environment and social system. To provide students with basic knowledge regarding the organisation and operation of civil protection structures in Latvia. To familiarise students with the basic principles of work in case of emergency, their methodology – duties, tasks, rights for different CP structures, as well as the methodology for preventing emergencies. To familiarise students with the Law of the Republic of Latvia on CP in Latvia. 
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Introduction. Ecological problems in modern society.Lectures1.00auditorium
2Organisational principles of modern nature conservation and public self-defence.Lectures1.00auditorium
3Description of the biosphere and ecological problems.Lectures1.00auditorium
4Biological systems. Ecosystem.Lectures1.00auditorium
5Social systems – their development and stability.Lectures1.00auditorium
6System society – description of nature interactions.Lectures1.00auditorium
7Problems with the use of natural resources in Latvia.Lectures1.00auditorium
8Principles for the management of natural economy of Latvia and Nordic European countries.Lectures1.00auditorium
9Civil Protection and Disaster Management Law. Organisational structure of CP in Latvia.Lectures3.00auditorium
10Sources of danger to the Latvian economy.Lectures1.00auditorium
11Operation of the CP structures of Latvia in emergency situations.Lectures2.00auditorium
12Evaluation of sources of danger in local community.Lectures2.00auditorium
13Man-made disasters.Lectures2.00auditorium
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Introduction. Ecological problems in modern society.Lectures1.00auditorium
2Organisational principles of modern nature conservation and public self-defence.Lectures1.00auditorium
3Description of the biosphere and ecological problems.Lectures1.00auditorium
4Biological systems. Ecosystem.Lectures1.00auditorium
5Social systems – their development and stability.Lectures1.00auditorium
6System society – description of nature interactions.Lectures1.00auditorium
7Problems with the use of natural resources in Latvia.Lectures1.00auditorium
8Principles for the management of natural economy of Latvia and Nordic European countries.Lectures1.00auditorium
9Civil Protection and Disaster Management Law. Organisational structure of CP in Latvia.Lectures3.00auditorium
10Sources of danger to the Latvian economy.Lectures1.00auditorium
11Operation of the CP structures of Latvia in emergency situations.Lectures2.00auditorium
12Evaluation of sources of danger in local community.Lectures2.00auditorium
13Man-made disasters.Lectures2.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Prepare independently for seminar classes, test work. Report, final examination.
Assessment Criteria:
Assessment criteria of learning outcomes: 1. Purposeful activity in seminars and practical classes – 30%. 2. Independent work performed by the student when preparing for practical management of study activities and other examinations – 50%. 3. Tests of acquired knowledge and skills – 20%.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:1. On intrinsic dangerous consequences of the impact of the national economy on the environment, principles for the operation of CP structures in emergency situations, the methodology for (forecasting and evaluating, and organising) the operation of an economic site to reduce its danger. 2. Latvian CP structures, their rights and obligations and the norms provided for by law.
Skills:3. Will be able to compare, evaluate and analyse the correlations between the processes covered by the study course. Will be able to take adequate action in case of disasters and emergencies.
Competencies:4. Will be able to make the right decisions (within the scope of his/her rights and obligations) in case of disasters and emergencies. Will be able to actively engage in class discussions. 5. Able to identify security hazards and risks in different environments and situations, take preventive safety measures, choosing the most appropriate problem-solving strategies.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Valtere, S., Kalniņš,S., N., & Blumberga, D. (2014). Vides vadība un energopārvaldība. Rīga, RTU. 288 lpp.
2Kusiņš, J., & Kļava, G. (2011). Civilā aizsardzība. Rīga, Drukātava.
3Blumberga, A., Blumberga, D., Kļaviņš, M., Rošā, M., & Valtere, S. (2010). Vides tehnoloģijas. 212 lpp.
4Blumberga, D., Dzene, I. (2009). Biogāze. Rokasgrāmata. 155 lpp.
5LATVIJAS REPUBLIKAS TIESĪBU AKTI. Ministru kabineta noteikumi Nr.247. Rīgā 1998.gada 14.jūlijā (prot. Nr. 38, 18). Ārkārtējo situāciju valsts operatīvās komisijas nolikums.
Additional Reading
1Kļaviņš, M., Blumberga, D., Bruņiniece, I., Briede, A., Grišule, G., Andrušaitis, A., & Āboliņa, K. (2008). Klimata mainība un globālā sasilšana. Rīga, LU akadēmiskais apgāds, 173 lpp.
2Vircavs, M. (2005). Vide, ietekmes un novērtējums: principi un analīze. Rīga, Turība, 248 lpp.
3Kļaviņš, M., & Cimdiņš, P. (2004). Ūdeņu kvalitāte un tās aizsardzība.
4Katastrofu iespējamības un ietekmes risku novērtēšana vides jomā. (2015). Latvijas Vides aizsardzības fonds, 132 lpp.
Other Information Sources
1Likumi