Introduction to environmental science Field of study: Biotechnology
Programme code: W2-S1BT19.2023

Module name: Introduction to environmental science
Module code: 1BT_23_48
Programme code: W2-S1BT19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module aims to prepare the student to discuss contemporary environmental threats, their causes and effects. As part of the module, the student completes knowledge of selected issues in the field of ecology and environmental protection based on the analysis of the subject literature and hones the skills of constructing statements by the principles of a scientific presentation.
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]
The student can present essential information on the selected topic and use it by participating in the discussion [K_1]
 1BT_K02 [3/5] 1BT_K03 [5/5] 1BT_K05 [3/5]
The student analyses the available sources of literature on the subject in the context of contemporary environmental threats, their causes and effects [U_1]
 1BT_U01 [5/5] 1BT_U07 [5/5] 1BT_U08 [5/5] 1BT_U09 [5/5] 1BT_U11 [2/5]
Students will assess the impact of human activities and actions on biodiversity conservation. [U_2]
 1BT_U01 [3/5] 1BT_U07 [2/5] 1BT_U08 [5/5] 1BT_U09 [5/5] 1BT_U11 [2/5]
Students will define the most important terms in ecology and environmental protection [W_1]
 1BT_W01 [2/5] 1BT_W02 [2/5] 1BT_W11 [1/5]
The student presents the interdependence of biotic and abiotic factors shaping aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems and their impact on biodiversity. [W_2]
 1BT_W01 [1/5] 1BT_W02 [2/5] 1BT_W04 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [01] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  course work W_1 W_2
discussion classes [02] 15 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		course work K_1 U_1 U_2
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
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
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
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
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
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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