Civil Defense, National Security and Environmental Protection for Sustainable Development
Study Course Implementer
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
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.
Preliminary Knowledge
General secondary education
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.The hazardous consequences inherent in the impact of the economy on the natural environment, the principles of operation of CA structures in emergency situations, the methodology for (forecasting and assessing and organising) the operation of an econ
2.The structures of the Latvian CA, their rights and obligations and the norms provided for by law.
Skills
1.Will be able to compare, evaluate and analyse the relationship between the processes discussed in the study course.
2.Will be able to take adequate action in the event of disasters and emergencies.
Competences
1.Will be able to make the right decisions (within the scope of their rights and obligations) in the event of disasters and emergencies. Will be able to actively engage in class discussions.
2.Be able to identify security threats and risks in different environments and situations, take preventive security measures by selecting the most appropriate problem-solving strategies.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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Prepare independently for seminar classes, test work.
Report, final examination.
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Examination
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10 points
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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%. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction. Ecological problems in modern society.
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Contact hours
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Organisational principles of modern nature conservation and public self-defence.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Description of the biosphere and ecological problems.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Biological systems. Ecosystem.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Social systems – their development and stability.
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Contact hours
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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System society – description of nature interactions.
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Contact hours
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Problems with the use of natural resources in Latvia.
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Principles for the management of natural economy of Latvia and Nordic European countries.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Civil Protection and Disaster Management Law. Organisational structure of CP in Latvia.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Civil Protection and Disaster Management Law. Organisational structure of CP in Latvia.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Civil Protection and Disaster Management Law. Organisational structure of CP in Latvia.
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Sources of danger to the Latvian economy.
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Location
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Contact hours
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Operation of the CP structures of Latvia in emergency situations.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Operation of the CP structures of Latvia in emergency situations.
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Evaluation of sources of danger in local community.
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Evaluation of sources of danger in local community.
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Man-made disasters.
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Man-made disasters.
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction. Ecological problems in modern society.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Evaluation of sources of danger in local community.
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Man-made disasters.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Sources of danger to the Latvian economy.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Description of the biosphere and ecological problems.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Operation of the CP structures of Latvia in emergency situations.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Biological systems. Ecosystem.
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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System society – description of nature interactions.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Organisational principles of modern nature conservation and public self-defence.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Civil Protection and Disaster Management Law. Organisational structure of CP in Latvia.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Problems with the use of natural resources in Latvia.
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Principles for the management of natural economy of Latvia and Nordic European countries.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Social systems – their development and stability.
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Bibliography
Required Reading
Valtere, S., Kalniņš,S., N., & Blumberga, D. (2014). Vides vadība un energopārvaldība. Rīga, RTU. 288 lpp.
Kusiņš, J., & Kļava, G. (2011). Civilā aizsardzība. Rīga, Drukātava.
Blumberga, A., Blumberga, D., Kļaviņš, M., Rošā, M., & Valtere, S. (2010). Vides tehnoloģijas. 212 lpp.
Blumberga, D., Dzene, I. (2009). Biogāze. Rokasgrāmata. 155 lpp.
LATVIJAS REPUBLIKAS TIESĪBU AKTI. Ministru kabineta noteikumi Nr.247. Rīgā 1998.gada 14.jūlijā (prot. Nr. 38, 18). Ārkārtējo situāciju valsts operatīvās komisijas nolikums.
Neatliekamās medicīniskās palīdzības dienests (2022). Pirmās palīdzības pamatzināšanu apmācības programmas vadlīnijas.
Additional Reading
Kļaviņš, 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.
Vircavs, M. (2005). Vide, ietekmes un novērtējums: principi un analīze. Rīga, Turība, 248 lpp.
Kļaviņš, M., & Cimdiņš, P. (2004). Ūdeņu kvalitāte un tās aizsardzība.
Katastrofu iespējamības un ietekmes risku novērtēšana vides jomā. (2015). Latvijas Vides aizsardzības fonds, 132 lpp.