Ecology

Course: Management and Ecology of Water Resources

Structural unit: heohrafichnyi fakultet

Title
Ecology
Code
ОК.14
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2022/2023
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
2 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
PR01. Collect, process and analyze information in the field of earth sciences. PR07. Apply models, methods and data of physics, chemistry, biology, ecology, mathematics, information technology, etc. when studying natural processes of geosphere formation and development. PR12. Know and apply theories, paradigms, concepts and principles in Earth sciences according to specialization. PR13. Be able to convey the results of activities to a professional audience and the general public, make presentations and messages.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Successful completion of the educational program of full secondary education in the subjects "Biology", "Geography", "Chemistry", "Physics" 2. Know the main life forms of organisms and examples of their adaptation to the environment; 3. Understand the hierarchical principle of biosphere organization. 4. To be able to interpret the basic laws of natural sciences. 5. Possess the skills of independent search for information and its generalization.
Course content
The discipline "Ecology" is a component of the cycle of mandatory disciplines of the educational program "Management and ecology of water resources" of the first level of higher education for the preparation of bachelor's degree holders in the specialty 103-Earth Sciences. The teaching of this discipline is aimed at students' theoretical and practical mastery of the basics of ecology, environmental protection and balanced nature management and the ability to use the acquired knowledge, skills and abilities for ecological management of all the diversity of technological systems.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Bilyavsʹkyy H.O. Butchenko L.I.Ekolohiya (teoriya ta praktykum). – K.: Libra, 2006.-368s. 2. Handzyura V.P. Ekolohiya: Navchalʹnyy posibnyk. Vydannya 3-e, pereroblene i dopovnene – K.: TOV «Stalʹ», 2012. – 390 s. 3. Zahalʹna ekolohiya (Online kurs lektsiy). – Rezhym dostupu: https://ecologyknu.wixsite.com/ecologymanual 4. Safranov T.A., Hubanova O.R., Lukashov D.V. Ekoloho-ekonomichni osnovy pryrodokorystuvannya: navchalʹnyy posibnyk. - Lʹviv: "Novyy svit-2000", 2013 - 350 s.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, practical, independent work
Assessment methods and criteria
During the semester, after the completion of the relevant topics, thematic written control papers with open questions are conducted. It is mandatory for the exam to write test papers according to content modules, to complete all practical works. For students who scored a total of less than the critical calculation minimum - 36 points, writing essays on insufficiently mastered topics is a mandatory condition for admission to the exam. Final evaluation in the form of an exam: the maximum number of points on the exam is 40 points, the minimum number of points that are added to the semester ones is 24 points (60% of the maximum number of points assigned to the exam). Students who, during the semester, scored a total of less points than the critical calculation minimum - 20 points are not allowed to take the exam. The recommended minimum for admission to the exam is 36 points. Evaluation is carried out throughout the semester for all types of work, including independent work.
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Volodymyr Gandzyura
Department of Ecology and Zoology
Biology And Medicine Institute Science Educational Center

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

Department of Ecology and Zoology
Biology And Medicine Institute Science Educational Center