Estimating the cost of environmental threats Field of study: Environmental Hazard Engineering
Programme code: W2-S1IZ19.2023

Module name: Estimating the cost of environmental threats
Module code: W2-IZ-S1-142
Programme code: W2-S1IZ19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2027/2028
  • winter semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The key objective of the course is to present the fundamental dilemmas of modern civilization relating to environmental security, energy security and sustainable development. The issues discussed relate to the assessment of the socio-economic impact on climate change and the impact of environmental threats on society. The costs and benefits of environmental changes are estimated and the capabilities related to the implemented strategies for mitigation and adaptation to threats are analysed. During the classes, computational methods in risk analysis and tools supporting environmental risk management are used, including a decision support tool (multi-criteria analysis, cost-benefit analysis, SWOT) and event scenarios.
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]
he is ready to engage in engineering activities and take responsibility for the decisions he makes [K04]
 K01 [5/5] K02 [5/5] K03 [4/5] K04 [5/5] K05 [4/5] K06 [4/5] W08 [5/5] U09 [4/5] U10 [4/5] U11 [5/5] U12 [4/5] U13 [4/5]
he can use appropriate methods and tools, including electronic sources, and has the ability to correctly draw conclusions based on data from various sources [U03]
 U01 [5/5] U02 [5/5] U03 [5/5] U04 [5/5] U05 [4/5] U06 [3/5] U07 [5/5] U08 [5/5] U09 [5/5] U10 [4/5] U11 [5/5] U12 [5/5] U13 [5/5]
he is able to carry out a preliminary economic analysis of undertaken engineering activities [U11]
 U01 [5/5] U02 [4/5] U03 [5/5] U04 [5/5] U05 [4/5] U06 [4/5] U07 [5/5] U08 [4/5] U09 [5/5] U10 [4/5] U11 [5/5] U12 [4/5] U13 [4/5]
has advanced knowledge in the field of science dealing with geohazards, knows the terminology used in these sciences and understands the complex conditions of phenomena that constitute geohazards [W01]
 W01 [5/5] W02 [5/5] W03 [5/5] W04 [5/5] W05 [5/5] W08 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
laboratory classes [W2-IZ-S1-142_fs_1] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
SWOT analysis [b10] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Value-based methods – expressive methods [c09] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with a programmed textbook [d02] 
Reconstruction / reproduction [d04] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01] 
Creation/production – creative workshop [e03] 
Project scheduling [e04] 
Observation [e06] 
Practice-as-research [e08] 
Plein air session [e09] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work K04 U03 U11 W01
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
Consulting the schedule [b03] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
getting acquainted with the class schedule, possibly in the presence of the year tutor, in order to optimize participation in classes, including those supplementary to the core subjects listed in the pursued study programme
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.
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
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
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Development of a corrective action plan as well as supplementary/corrective tasks [d02] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reviewing and selecting tasks and activities enabling the elimination of errors indicated by the academic teacher, their verification or correction resulting in completing the task with at least the minimum passing grade
Undertaking, on one’s own initiative and individually, activities aimed at expanding the scope or depth of the teaching content, also beyond the walls of the University [e01] Activities complementary to the classes
a set of activities undertaken independently and on the student's own initiative, aimed at expanding the depth and scope of knowledge and skills, their revision and repetition, retention or verification, also activities carried outside the university, e.g., in a culture promoting or educational institution, a laboratory, in the open air, etc.; also self-education
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