Global physical and chemical environmental pollution Field of study: Environmental Protection
Programme code: W2-S1OS19.2023

Module name: Global physical and chemical environmental pollution
Module code: 1OS_23_03
Programme code: W2-S1OS19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The main objective of the module is to provide and consolidate the basic knowledge already possessed related to the problem of global pollution of the the environment of a physical and chemical nature. The lecture covers the following topics: The greenhouse effect: heat balance, greenhouse gases, CO2 emissions, impact on climate change. Particulate matter and atmospheric aerosols: origin and classification of dust and aerosols, monitoring and effects on human health. Smog: causes of formation, composition and types of smog. Electromagnetic smog: sources and frequencies, health effects. Noise and vibration: oscillating motion and waves, sound waves, propagation and attenuation, noise protection. Physical and chemical pollutants: solids, liquids and gases, air, water and soil pollution.
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]
Learns independently designated topics and demonstrates the ability to make correct inferences from information from a variety of sources, and based on source data analyses, synthesises, summarises, critically evaluates information and draws valid conclusions. Understands and respects the needs of other persons or social groups, sees the need to be guided by the principles of sustainable development Understands and respects the needs of other persons or social groups, sees the necessity of being driven by the principles of sustainable development, including appropriate management of environmental resources on a local and global scale, recognises social and environment and responds to them appropriately in their professional life. [K_01]
 1OS_K01 [4/5] 1OS_K03 [4/5] 1OS_K04 [4/5]
Recognises and explains the impact of pollution on environmental change. Defines the main areas of risk to ecosystems and threats to human health. Identify the standards governing pollution limit values and the basic procedures and health protection measures applied when limit values are exceeded. [U_01]
 1OS_U02 [3/5] 1OS_U04 [3/5] 1OS_U08 [4/5] 1OS_U09 [5/5]
Knows and identifies the main problems of pollution on a global scale and characterises the basic ways of reducing escalating threats. Knows and applies essential measurement and analytical techniques used in physical research, interprets observations and measurement values and draws correct conclusions supported by theoretical predictions. Explains fundamental changes and phenomena in nature caused by the presence of pollutants and understands the relationships and dependencies between them, and uses qualitative and quantitative descriptions to characterise the differences observed. [W_01]
 1OS_W01 [4/5] 1OS_W02 [3/5] 1OS_W05 [3/5] 1OS_W06 [5/5] 1OS_W14 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
laboratory classes [1OS_23_03_L] 20 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  		course work U_01 W_01
lecture [1OS_23_03_W] 10 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		course work K_01 U_01 W_01
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)
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary 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
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
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.
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.
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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