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

Module name: Field research methods
Module code: 1OS_23_44
Programme code: W2-S1OS19.2023
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 Field Research Methods module is a compensatory class designed to enable first-year students to review and systematize their knowledge of methods used in field research at a level that will enable them to effectively assimilate the content covered by the first-cycle study program in the field of Environmental Protection. It is also designed to encourage students to deepen their knowledge of natural sciences. After completing the module, the student should know the most important methods of field research, the different types of equipment used in the field, the rules for their proper use, and the collection and conservation of research material. They should know the safety rules during field research and acquire the basic skills of using field equipment.
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]
Can acquire, preserve and label research material. [K01]
 1OS_K02 [3/5]
Solves fundamental research problems individually and in a team, performs simple measurements in the field under the supervision of a tutor, and makes field observations. [U01]
 1OS_U01 [4/5]
It synthesizes data from various sources and concludes on this basis. [U02]
 1OS_U02 [4/5] 1OS_U04 [3/5]
The student knows the general principles of safe work in the field. Explains the principles of selecting field research methods and can apply them. Can acquire, preserve and label research material. [W01]
 1OS_W04 [3/5] 1OS_W06 [4/5]
Describes and interprets biodiversity using i.a. computer software packages. [W02]
 1OS_W07 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
field practice [01] 10 Internship [e05] 
Observation [e06]  		course work K01 U01 W01
discussion classes [02] 14 Working with a computer [d01] 
Observation [e06]  		course work K01 U02 W02
lecture [03] 6 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Description [a03]  		course work K01 U02 W01
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
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
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
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Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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