Environmental Pollution and Methods of its Analysis Field of study: Environmental Hazard Engineering
Programme code: W2-S1IZ19.2023

Module name: Environmental Pollution and Methods of its Analysis
Module code: W2-IZ-S1-213
Programme code: W2-S1IZ19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2025/2026
  • summer semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
During the Environmental Pollution and Methods of its Analysis module, the student learns comprehensively about the sources and types of environmental pollution associated with anthropogenic human activity. He knows modern techniques for collecting and preparing environmental samples (air, water, soil, minerals, food, biomass) for further analysis. He can perform laboratory tasks using modern research equipment in the field of discussed issues, follow the process and formulate conclusions. Modern research equipment (advantages and disadvantages), certified reference materials, and validation of research methods are discussed.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
can develop independently or in a team the objectives of their work, statements, and reports on the work carried out, and evaluate the effects of this work. Can is responsible for the safety of his own and the team's work, notices social and environmental problems, and reacts to them appropriately [K01]
 K02 [4/5] K05 [3/5]
apply appropriate analytical methods and techniques in the natural sciences, correctly collect and prepare environmental samples for research, and can use descriptive statistics to interpret research results. Can communicate in English in the field of natural sciences and uses specialist vocabulary in English at the B2 level [U01]
 U04 [5/5] U06 [4/5]
knows analytical techniques in the field of natural sciences that allow to describe and interpret the circulation of toxins in the environment, including those affecting human health. Knows the rules that include sustainable development as an element of the economic calculation and knows and considers the health and safety rules in organizing laboratory activities [W01]
 W03 [5/5] W07 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-IZ-S1-213_fs_1] 15 Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		exam W01
laboratory classes [W2-IZ-S1-213_fs_2] 15 Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01] 
Observation [e06] 
Plein air session [e09]  		course work K01 U01
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
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