Ecopedology Field of study: Environmental Protection
Programme code: W2-S1OS19.2023

Module name: Ecopedology
Module code: 1OS_23_12
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: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The main aim of the course is to present basic knowledge of soil science and the diversity of soil cover in Poland against a background of biotic and abiotic conditions. The student acquires knowledge of soil as an element of the geographical environment. The student gets acquainted with the role of soil-forming factors and processes, pedon, polypedon, methods of soil profile description, and learns about diagnostic levels of soils of different climatic zones. The student learns about soil's composition and basic properties (physical, chemical) and morphological characteristics as a basis for soil classification. The student learns about the distribution patterns and characteristics of the soil cover in Poland. In the field, learns about the relationship between relief, soil and vegetation and the regularities in their distribution. The student learns the methodology of basic laboratory analysis of soils and the interpretation of soil maps. The student learns about the regularities in the distribution of soil types and subtypes in relation to plant communities. Learned to observe and understand relationships between soil and vegetation. The learner becomes practically acquainted with the soil outcrop. Acquires skills in interpreting thematic maps and using them in the field.
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]
Knows the phenomena occurring in nature and understands the relationships and interrelationships between the various disciplines of natural sciences, in particular the relationships between animate and inanimate nature. [1OS_23_12_1]
 1OS_W01 [5/5]
Knows and characterises soil-forming processes, and explains the geological, geomorphological, hydrological, climatic and biological conditions of soil formation. [1OS_23_12_2]
 1OS_W02 [5/5]
Explains and applies the basic scientific terminology of ecopedology as used in published scientific work. Defines soil science as a science, outlines the scope and tasks of research and the reasons for variation in soil chemistry. [1OS_23_12_3]
 1OS_W03 [5/5]
He knows the basic techniques and methods of analysis of soil surveys, and is familiar with measurement techniques and procedures related to environmental monitoring, including soil. [1OS_23_12_4]
 1OS_W03 [4/5] 1OS_U03 [4/5]
Under the instructor's supervision, determine the morphological characteristics of soils and carry out basic laboratory analyses of soil samples from different ecosystems. [1OS_23_12_5]
 1OS_U01 [5/5] 1OS_U03 [5/5]
Interprets observations and measurements and draws correct conclusions from them, combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills [1OS_23_12_6]
 1OS_U02 [4/5]
Be able to prepare, individually or in teams, a report on the observations and analyses carried out [1OS_23_12_7]
 1OS_K01 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [1OS_23_12_fs_1] 10 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Description [a03] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		course work 1OS_23_12_1 1OS_23_12_2 1OS_23_12_3
laboratory classes [1OS_23_12_fs_2] 15 Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01] 
Internship [e05] 
Observation [e06] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work 1OS_23_12_3 1OS_23_12_4 1OS_23_12_5 1OS_23_12_6 1OS_23_12_7
field practice [1OS_23_12_fs_3] 5 Internship [e05] 
Observation [e06]  		course work 1OS_23_12_2 1OS_23_12_3 1OS_23_12_4 1OS_23_12_6
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)
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
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
Attachments
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Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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