Chemistry Programme code: W4-S1CH19.2023

Field of study: Chemistry
Programme code: W4-S1CH19.2023
Programme code (USOS): W4-S1CH19
Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology
Language of study: Polish
Academic year of entry: winter semester 2023/2024
Level of qualifications/degree: first-cycle studies
Mode of study: full-time
Degree profile: general academic
Number of semesters: 6
Degree: licencjat (Bachelor's Degree)
Number of ECTS credits required to achieve the qualification equivalent to the level of study: 180
Leading discipline: chemical sciences (natural sciences)
ISCED code: 0531
The number and date of the Senate’s resolution: 433/2023 (27/06/2023)
General characteristics of the field of study and the assumed concept of education:
Studia I stopnia na kierunku chemia trwają 6 semestrów, po ukończeniu których absolwenci uzyskują tytuł zawodowy licencjata. Istotnym elementem procesu kształcenia jest także obowiązkowa praktyka zawodowa, która ma na celu rozwijanie i sprawdzenie aktualnych umiejętności studenta, zapoznanie go ze środowiskiem przyszłych pracodawców oraz różnymi aspektami pracy zawodowej. Biorąc po uwagę aktualne trendy i zapotrzebowanie rynku pracy, w programie studiów kładziony jest duży nacisk na kształtowanie u studentów praktycznych umiejętności, pozwalających na efektywną pracę w zawodzie chemika i rozwiązywanie problemów związanych z wykonywanym zawodem. Absolwenci kierunku chemia są przygotowani do podjęcia pracy w przemyśle chemicznym oraz pokrewnych gałęziach gospodarki, w laboratoriach badawczych branży chemicznej, farmaceutycznej, kosmetycznej czy spożywczej.
Graduation requirements:
The condition for admission to the diploma examination is to achieve the learning outcomes provided for in the study program, to obtain a certificate of an appropriate level of language proficiency in a foreign language and to obtain positive grades for the diploma dissertation. The condition for graduation is to pass the diploma examination with at least a satisfactory result. A graduate receives a higher education diploma confirming obtaining the qualifications of the appropriate degree. Detailed rules of the diploma process and the requirements for the diploma thesis are set out in the Rules and Regulations of Studies at the University of Silesia and the diploma regulations.
Internships (hours and conditions):
Internships are an integral part of the study program, carried out by students in individual fields, levels, profiles and forms of study. Internships are to help in confronting the knowledge acquired during studies with the requirements of the labour market, acquiring skills useful in the profession, learning about practical issues related to working in positions for which the student is prepared during the course of studies. The internship is to familiarize the student with professional language relevant to a specific industry and work culture. The rules for the organization of internships are set out in the Rector's ordinance. Detailed rules of apprenticeship taking into account the specifics of particular fields of study are set out in the field's of study apprenticeship regulations, in particular: learning outcomes assumed to be achieved by the student during the apprenticeship, framework apprenticeship program including a description of issues, dimension of apprenticeship (number of weeks of practice); form of internship (continuous, mid-year), criteria for choosing the place of internship, obligations of the student staying in the internship, obligations of the academic tutor, conditions for completing the internship by the student and conditions for exemption from the internship obligation in whole or in part. The number of ECTS and the number of hours are specified in the course structure.
Information on the relationship between the studies and the university's strategy as well as the socio-economic needs that determine the conduct of studies and the compliance of learning outcomes with these needs:
System kształcenia na kierunku chemia wpisuje się w Strategię Rozwoju Uniwersytetu Śląskiego w Katowicach na lata 2020-2025. Program studiów jest ukierunkowany na indywidualizację kształcenia i kształcenie projektowo-problemowe, oferta kształcenia jest modyfikowana w celu jej ściślejszego powiązania z działalnością badawczą. Studenci od pierwszego roku studiów mogą uczestniczyć w realizacji indywidualnych projektów badawczych w ramach współpracy student-nauczyciel. Realizacja modułu dyplomowego, w tym pracy licencjackiej jest oparta na nowoczesnej formie zajęć – tutoringu. Studenci mają możliwość kształtowania swoich zainteresowań poprzez świadomy wybór ścieżek dydaktycznych. Program studiów oferuje bogatą ofertę przedmiotów z różnych dziedzin chemii zawartą w modułach zajęć fakultatywnych. W programie wprowadzono szeroką ofertę zajęć do wyboru zgrupowaną w Modułach obszarowych wspierających kształcenie kierunkowe oraz w Modułach Ogólnodostępnych. Proces kształcenia realizowany jest w oparciu o najnowsze metody dydaktyczne, technologie i aparaturę naukowo-badawczą, przygotowujące do dynamicznie zmieniającego się rynku pracy. Tematyka prac licencjackich dotyczy wszystkich najważniejszych dziedzin współczesnej chemii i jest ściśle powiązana z badaniami naukowymi realizowanymi w jednostce. Aktualność i różnorodność tematyki badawczej jest wykorzystywana w tworzeniu i udoskonalaniu treści nauczania, co daje studentom możliwość osiągnięcia zakładanych efektów uczenia się i pełnej realizacji programu studiów. W ramach realizowanych europejskich projektów dydaktycznych, wspomagana jest idea uczenia się przez całe życie, poprzez aktywne zachęcanie studentów do nabywania dodatkowych kompetencji zawodowych (np. praktyczne zajęcia u pracodawców, zajęcia certyfikowane). Program studiów daje możliwość zwiększenia kompetencji językowych poprzez rozszerzenie oferty zajęć prowadzonych w języku angielskim. Działania te poszerzają horyzonty oraz przygotowują studentów do odbycia części studiów w ośrodkach zagranicznych np. w ramach programu wymiany międzynarodowej ERASMUS+, jak również otwierają absolwentom możliwość podjęcia pracy zawodowej poza granicami kraju. W strategii stawiamy na współpracę z innymi wydziałami Uczelni oraz otoczeniem społeczno-gospodarczym. Oferta kształcenia, dzięki uwzględnianiu opinii środowiska pracodawców jest dostosowywana do aktualnych potrzeb rynku pracy. Opinie te pozyskiwane są w ramach działalności Rady Programowo-Biznesowej oraz współpracy z pracodawcami przy realizacji projektów dydaktycznych. Działania Rady Programowo-Biznesowej wspierają współpracę w zakresie m. in.: analizowania i opiniowania programu kształcenia pod kątem przydatności kształconych umiejętności na rynku pracy, realizacji projektów dydaktycznych, organizacji praktyk zawodowych i staży dla studentów, jak również wykonywania wspólnych badań naukowych. Jakość kształcenia jest na bieżąco weryfikowana oraz udoskonalana zgodnie z obowiązującym System Zapewnienia Jakości Kształcenia w UŚ. Proces kształcenia podlega okresowej ocenie przez instytucje oceniające (PKA). Studenci na bieżąco oceniają prowadzone zajęcia i nauczycieli akademickich, co stwarza możliwość szybkiej weryfikacji zjawisk niekorzystnych w procesie kształcenia. Dzięki proponowanej strukturze programu kształcenia studenci są przygotowywani na zmiany wynikające z dynamicznego rozwoju gospodarczego i technologicznego. Jednocześnie kształtowane są ich postawy poprzez nauczanie w oparciu o zasady pluralizmu, wolności i wzajemnego szacunku.
Percentage of the ECTS credits for each of the scientific or artistic disciplines to which the learning outcomes are related to the total number of ECTS credits: chemical sciences (natural sciences): 100%
KNOWLEDGE
The graduate:
is familiar with the concepts of chemistry and related sciences and links this knowledge to the construction, properties, reactivity of elements and chemical compounds, as well as to the qualitative and quantitative interpretation of phenomena occurring in nature [CH_W01]
has extended knowledge related to analytical, physical, organic, inorganic, biological chemistry and chemical technology [CH_W02]
knows the chemical and instrumental methods used in the analysis of specific chemical products and complex materials, including the construction and the principle of the operation of measurement devices and chemical equipment [CH_W03]
knows the properties, methods of industrial obtaining and analysis of selected chemical products and the basic methods of rational management of chemicals in accordance with health and safety rules [CH_W04]
knows the calculation and statistical methods applied in solving typical problems in the area of chemistry, is able to develop experimental outcomes [CH_W05]
is sufficiently familiar with higher mathematics and physics to describe and interpret chemical and physical phenomena [CH_W06]
has a knowledge of patent law [CH_W07]
has advanced knowledge of selected scientific or scholarly theories and methods, is familiar with the issues specific to the chosen academic discipline and understands its connection with the leading discipline of the degree programme [MOB.2023_W01]
understands the relationship between entrepreneurship-related issues and the leading discipline of the degree programme, exhibits an entrepreneurial mindset [MOB.2023_W02_P]
understands the relationship between legal issues – especially those pertaining to civil rights and obligations and their implementation – and the leading discipline of the degree programme, in particular the basic concepts and provisions pertaining to the protection of industrial protection and copyright law [MOB.2023_W03_VP]
has advanced knowledge of selected scientific theories and methods and is familiar with the issues specific to the selected academic discipline in the context of other disciplines [OMU.2023_W01]

SKILLS
The graduate:
can interpret and solve problems related to chemistry, physics and related sciences based on the known concepts and laws; can critically analyse the results obtained, draw relevant conclusions and present and discuss them publicly using the correct Polish scientific language [CH_U01]
can synthesize various chemical compounds, perform physico-chemical measurements, determine the qualitative and quantitative composition of both simple chemical compounds and complex materials using classical and instrumental measurement techniques [CH_U02]
can predict the properties of chemical compounds and engineering materials and interpret reaction mechanisms and processes in living organisms [CH_U03]
can determine the symmetry of the crystal, describe the crystal structure using the international point and space group symbols and international tables for crystallography [CH_U04]
can apply learned mathematical, statistical, quantum chemical methods, computational packages and typical utility software to solve chemistry and physics-related problems, as well as assess the reliability of experimental data and visualize results [CH_U05]
can prepare written works (reports, elaborations, short publications) and oral presentations on issues in the field of chemistry and related sciences of a popular scientific and specialized nature [CH_U06]
The student can prepare written assignments (reports, studies, short publications) and oral presentations on issues in the field of chemistry and related sciences of a popular and specialized nature, can communicate with the surroundings and use technical language and create various types of texts that require specialist knowledge also in a foreign language [CH_U07]
can plan and perform individually or collectively simple chemical and physical experiments according to methods of rational management of chemicals, safety rules and good laboratory practice [CH_U08]
dependently learns selected issues and defines the directions of further education on the basis of specialised literature and information from databases and understands the need for an interdisciplinary approach based on critical inference in solving research problems [CH_U09]
The student implements the idea of self-education to extend the acquired knowledge necessary to solve practical and cognitive problems [CH_U10]
The student is responsible for individual and teamwork and can plan it in a rational manner and by health and safety regulations and the principles of good laboratory practice [CH_U11]
clearly and comprehensibly communicates with others in a foreign language at the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, making use of his/her knowledge and terminology [KJ.2023_U]
asks questions, analyzes research problems and finds solutions to them based on the knowledge, skills and experience he/she has gained within the chosen academic discipline in conjunction with the leading discipline of the degree programme; communicates the results of his/her work in a way which is clear and understandable not only to specialists [MOB.2023_U01]
has advanced skills in asking research questions, analyzing problems or providing practical solutions to them based on the knowledge, experience and skills gained within the chosen academic discipline in the context of other disciplines [OMU.2023_U01]

SOCIAL COMPETENCES
The graduate:
critically assesses the knowledge available, understands the need to improve the professional competences necessary to solve practical and cognitive problems [CH_K01]
The student fulfils social obligations by co-organizing activities for the benefit of the social environment, popularizing the results of scientific research and particular chemical issues in a responsible manner [CH_K02]
understands and adheres to the principles of professional ethics and intellectual property [CH_K03]
is ready to meet social obligations, co-organize activities for the benefit of the community and is open to scientific solutions to cognitive and practical problems [MOB.2023_K01]
acknowledges and makes use of knowledge from different disciplines and is ready to change opinion in the light of scientifically proven arguments [OMU.2023_K01]
Module Language of instruction Form of verification Number of hours ECTS credits
Programme modules
General chemistry [W4-CH-S1-1-COG] Polish exam lecture: 30
practical classes: 30
discussion classes: 45
laboratory classes: 60
15
Fiels modules
Information technology [W4-CH-S1-1-TI] Polish course work laboratory classes: 30 2
Mathematics A [W4-CH-S1-1-MATA] Polish course work discussion classes: 90 8
Physics A [W4-CH-S1-1-FIZA] Polish exam lecture: 30
discussion classes: 40
5

The following list includes programme requirements for interdisciplinary individual studies.
Module Language of instruction Form of verification Number of hours ECTS credits
Programme modules
General chemistry [W4-CH-S1-1-COG] Polish exam lecture: 30
practical classes: 30
discussion classes: 45
laboratory classes: 60
15
Fiels modules
Mathematics A [W4-CH-S1-1-MATA] Polish course work discussion classes: 90 8
Module Language of instruction Form of verification Number of hours ECTS credits
Programme modules
Analitical chemistry [W4-CH-S1-2-CA] Polish exam lecture: 30
discussion classes: 30
laboratory classes: 90
10
Fiels modules
Mathematics B [W4-CH-S1-2-MATB] Polish course work discussion classes: 75 6
Physics B [W4-CH-S1-2-FIZB] Polish exam lecture: 15
discussion classes: 15
laboratory classes: 30
5
Programme co-related modules
Module in the "Digital World" area [MO-2023-SS-CS] course work depending on the choice: 30 3
Module in the "Health and Personal Development" area [MO-2023-SS-ZRO] course work depending on the choice: 30 3
Open access modules
English language course 1 [LJA-2023-01] English course work language classes: 30 3
Physical education [WF-2023] course work practical classes: 30 0

The following list includes programme requirements for interdisciplinary individual studies.
Module Language of instruction Form of verification Number of hours ECTS credits
Programme modules
Analitical chemistry [W4-CH-S1-2-CA] Polish exam lecture: 30
discussion classes: 30
laboratory classes: 90
10
Fiels modules
Mathematics B [W4-CH-S1-2-MATB] Polish course work discussion classes: 75 6
Physics B [W4-CH-S1-2-FIZB] Polish exam lecture: 15
discussion classes: 15
laboratory classes: 30
5
Module Language of instruction Form of verification Number of hours ECTS credits
Programme modules
Applied mathematics [W4-CH-S1-3-MS] Polish exam lecture: 15
laboratory classes: 30
4
Inorganic and structural chemistry [W4-CH-S1-3-CNS] Polish exam lecture: 30
discussion classes: 30
laboratory classes: 60
workshop: 45
10
Organic chemistry [W4-CH-S1-3-CO] Polish exam lecture: 40
discussion classes: 30
laboratory classes: 90
10
Programme co-related modules
The area of “Civil Society and Entrepreneurship: Vade mecum on Law” [MO-2023-SS-SOP-VP] course work depending on the choice: 30 3
Open access modules
English language course 2 [LJA-2023-02] English course work language classes: 30 3
Physical education [WF-2023] course work practical classes: 30 0

The following list includes programme requirements for interdisciplinary individual studies.
Module Language of instruction Form of verification Number of hours ECTS credits
Programme modules
Inorganic and structural chemistry [W4-CH-S1-3-CNS] Polish exam lecture: 30
discussion classes: 30
laboratory classes: 60
workshop: 45
10
Organic chemistry [W4-CH-S1-3-CO] Polish exam lecture: 40
discussion classes: 30
laboratory classes: 90
10
Programme co-related modules
The area of “Civil Society and Entrepreneurship: Vade mecum on Law” [MO-2023-SS-SOP-VP] course work depending on the choice: 30 3
Module Language of instruction Form of verification Number of hours ECTS credits
Programme modules
Fundamentals of instrumental techniques [W4-CH-S1-4-PTI] Polish course work workshop: 45 2
Physical chemistry [W4-CH-S1-4-CF] Polish exam lecture: 45
discussion classes: 45
laboratory classes: 75
11
Quantum chemistry [W4-CH-S1-4-CK] Polish exam lecture: 30
laboratory classes: 45
5
Programme co-related modules
Group of programme co-related modules 1 lecture: 0
depending on the choice: 30
3
Module in the "Natural Environment and Technologies" area [MO-2023-SS-SNT] course work depending on the choice: 30 3
Open access modules
English language course 3 [LJA-2023-03] English course work language classes: 30 3
Open University Module [OMU-2023-SS-01-OG] course work depending on the choice: 30 3

The following list includes programme requirements for interdisciplinary individual studies.
Module Language of instruction Form of verification Number of hours ECTS credits
Programme modules
Fundamentals of instrumental techniques [W4-CH-S1-4-PTI] Polish course work workshop: 45 2
Physical chemistry [W4-CH-S1-4-CF] Polish exam lecture: 45
discussion classes: 45
laboratory classes: 75
11
Quantum chemistry [W4-CH-S1-4-CK] Polish exam lecture: 30
laboratory classes: 45
5
Programme co-related modules
Module in the "Natural Environment and Technologies" area [MO-2023-SS-SNT] course work depending on the choice: 30 3
Module Language of instruction Form of verification Number of hours ECTS credits
Programme modules
Chemical Technology [W4-CH-S1-5-TC] Polish exam lecture: 30
discussion classes: 15
laboratory classes: 45
6
Elective Module 1/2 [W4-CH-S1-5-MO1-2] Polish course work workshop: 90 5
Elective Module 1/2 [W4-CH-S1-5-MO1-2] Polish course work workshop: 90 5
Elective Module A/B [W4-CH-S1-5-MOAB] Polish course work workshop: 60 4
Elective Module A/B [W4-CH-S1-5-MOAB] Polish course work workshop: 60 4
Programme co-related modules
The area of “Civil Society and Entrepreneurship: Entrepreneurship” [MO-2023-SS-SOP-P] course work depending on the choice: 30 3
Open access modules
English language course 4 [LJA-2023-04] English course work language classes: 30 3

The following list includes programme requirements for interdisciplinary individual studies.
Module Language of instruction Form of verification Number of hours ECTS credits
Programme modules
Chemical Technology [W4-CH-S1-5-TC] Polish exam lecture: 30
discussion classes: 15
laboratory classes: 45
6
Elective Module 1/2 [W4-CH-S1-5-MO1-2] Polish course work workshop: 90 5
Elective Module 1/2 [W4-CH-S1-5-MO1-2] Polish course work workshop: 90 5
Elective Module A/B [W4-CH-S1-5-MOAB] Polish course work workshop: 60 4
Elective Module A/B [W4-CH-S1-5-MOAB] Polish course work workshop: 60 4
Module Language of instruction Form of verification Number of hours ECTS credits
Programme modules
Biological chemistry [W4-CH-S1-6-CB] Polish exam lecture: 45
laboratory classes: 30
6
Chemical aspects of nuclear power [W4-CH-S1-6-CANP] English exam lecture: 10
discussion classes: 20
3
Diploma Module [W4-CH-S1-6-MD] Polish course work seminar: 15
proseminar: 30
laboratory classes: 40
tutoring: 15
15
Open access modules
Open University Module [OMU-2023-SS-01-OG] course work depending on the choice: 30 3
Internship
Internship [W4-CH-S1-6-PRA] Polish course work internship: 90 3

The following list includes programme requirements for interdisciplinary individual studies.
Module Language of instruction Form of verification Number of hours ECTS credits
Programme modules
Biological chemistry [W4-CH-S1-6-CB] Polish exam lecture: 45
laboratory classes: 30
6
Diploma Module [W4-CH-S1-6-MD] Polish course work seminar: 15
proseminar: 30
laboratory classes: 40
tutoring: 15
15
Internship
Internship [W4-CH-S1-6-PRA] Polish course work internship: 90 3