Basics of biogeography

Course: Natural Geography

Structural unit: heohrafichnyi fakultet

Title
Basics of biogeography
Code
ОК 11
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
4
Learning outcomes
LO02. Know and understand the main types of geographical activities, their division in general and in particular in the field of geomorphology and naturally cognitive tourism. LO03. Explain the features of the geographical space. LO05. Collect, process and analyze information in the field of geographical sciences. LO08. Apply models, methods of physics, chemistry, geology, ecology, mathematics, information technology, etc. in the study of processes of relief formation and development, individual objects and processes of the geosphere. LO10. To know the goals of sustainable development and the possibilities of one's professional sphere to achieve them, including in Ukraine.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. To know the key provisions of the theoretical foundations of the disciplines of the physical and geographical cycle taught during the 1st semester (geology, meteorology, hydrology and oceanology, soil science, etc.); 2. To be able to apply the principles, approaches and methods of learning the physical and geographical organization of territories and the space of existence of "living matter"; 3. Possess methods of geographic analysis and synthesis, basic knowledge of territory mapping, methods of statistical and mathematical analysis; 4. To have tools for searching biogeographical information and data in various information sources
Course content
The educational discipline is dedicated to the study of the history of the formation and content of the theoretical and methodological foundations of biogeographic research. Provides knowledge about: the history of the formation and development of the Earth's organic world; the main regularities of the distribution of living organisms, biocenoses, settlements, biogeocenoses on the planet and in the regions. Provides: understanding of ecological prerequisites and factors of distribution of "living matter"; the possibility of assimilating knowledge of the basics of chorology, patterns of distribution, configuration and dynamics of habitats of organisms and biocenoses. Get acquainted with: theoretical and methodological principles of biogeographical analysis of territories; principles and tasks of biogeographical classifications, zoning and zoning; regional flora, fauna, biomass. Provides an opportunity to acquire knowledge about the composition, structure and peculiarities of the organic world of Ukraine. Get acquainted with the features of anthropogenic changes and transformations of the organic world.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Білоус Л.Ф. Методичні вказівки до практичних і семінарських занять та самостійної роботи студентів з дисципліни “Біогеографія” Навчальне видання. - Київ: Логос, 2017, 32 с 2. Гродзинський Д.М.. Біогеографічні аспекти рослинного і тваринного світу України. Київський географічний щорічник. – Випуск 1. – 2002. – С.7-31. 3. Кукурудза С.І. Біогеографія: Підручник. – Львів: Видавничий центр ЛНУ імені Івана Франка, 2006. – 504 с. 4. Поліщук В., Багнюк В. Біогеографічне районування України // Розбудова екомережі України. – К., 1999. – С. 37-42.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, practical session, analytical work
Assessment methods and criteria
Surveys in written and test form, assessment of practical works, MKW, credit. The recommended minimum for admission is 36 points. For students who scored a total of less than 36 points (recommended minimum), writing essays on missed or insufficiently mastered topics is a mandatory condition for admission to the credit. The final evaluation in the form of a score is conducted in a written format. The maximum number of points on the test is 40 points, the minimum number of points added to semester marks is 24 points.
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Lyudmila Fedorivna Belous
Department of Physical Geography and Geoecology
heohrafichnyi fakultet

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

Department of Physical Geography and Geoecology
heohrafichnyi fakultet