Environmental risks and protection - field exercises II Field of study: Environmental Protection
Programme code: W2-S1OS19.2023

Module name: Environmental risks and protection - field exercises II
Module code: 1OS_23_34
Programme code: W2-S1OS19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2025/2026
  • summer semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module will enable the student to learn about biodiversity, the reasons for its diversity, its importance as well as threats and understand the need to protect it. It introduces the ways and forms of nature protection in Poland. Familiarizes with the methods of field research of phytocoenoses and plant and animal populations, which will enable the student to conduct independent research work. The module will enable the student to apply theoretical knowledge in practice. It allows to learn about anthropogenic threats to the environment related to urbanization and industrialization, in particular surface deformations and their impact on landfills. Students learn about the basic methods of environmental recultivation and remediation, i.e. sewage and gas treatment, waste disposal, directions of reclamation process of mining excavations.
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 shows responsibility for the field equipment, didactic materials and meters, he or she is able to work in a team. He or she is able to prepare a team report summarizing the results of observations and measurements, interprets the results obtained on the basis of his own research and literature. [K1]
 1OS_U02 [4/5] 1OS_K02 [5/5]
The student constructs a scientific description of the biodiversity of selected habitats and describes the relationships forming in the biocenosis, understands the relationship between biotic and abiotic elements of nature, explains the geological, geomorphological, hydrological and climatic conditions of the functioning of nature. She or he awares of anthropogenic threats to the environment and the impact of mining on the surface of the land, and describes mining activities, defines the concept of monitoring and remediation of the environment. Student be able select and apply appropriate methods of field research depending on the type of research. [U1]
 1OS_W04 [5/5] 1OS_U08 [4/5] 1OS_K04 [5/5]
The student knows the basic methodology of measuring environmental parameters and explains the rules of using field equipment and portable field meters. Recognizes and classifies elements of biotic elements of nature, identifies natural resources and its regenerative possibilities, notices natural threats in the environment. Shows respect and ethical attitude towards all living organisms. He or she understands the relationships and dependencies between mining activity and surface degradation, knows the concept of mining damage and the need to repair it. [W1]
 1OS_W06 [5/5] 1OS_K03 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
field practice [1OS_23_34] 84 Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work K1 U1 W1
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
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
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.
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
Review of internship documentation [d03] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
an analysis of the portfolio of documentation obtained during internship, including professional internship, and other practical classes and studio sessions, as well as the documentation developed in order to obtain credit for such classes; verification of the description, necessary attachments, opinions and grades before submitting the portfolio for acceptance
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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