Biogeographical research

Course: Geomorphology and Environmental Tourism

Structural unit: heohrafichnyi fakultet

Title
Biogeographical research
Code
ОК 12.06
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2021/2022
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
2 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1
Learning outcomes
Р01.Know, understand and be able to use in practice the basic concepts of the theory of geomorphology, the organization of naturally cognitive tourism, as well as related sciences. P05. Collect, process and analyze information in the field of geographical sciences. P09. Analyze the composition and structure of natural- and sociospheres, which are the part of the subject area of geomorphology and naturally cognitive tourism at different spatial and temporal levels. P11. Adhere to the moral and ethical aspects of research, honesty, professional code of behavior.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Successful mastering of the disciplines "Biogeography", "Meteorology", "Soil science", "Topography", "Meteorology", "Geology", "Hydrology and oceanology". 2. To know the structural components of the geographical envelope, the properties of individual geocomponents, and to characterize the peculiarities of their interaction at different spatio-temporal levels. To give a biogeographical description of territories, their flora and plant associations. 3. To know the peculiarities of the functioning of geosystems and the main physical and geographical processes that take place in them, the leading circulations of matter and energy, which are responsible for the functional differentiation of the geosphere. 4. To be able to work with general geographic, thematic and topographic map materials, use them for orientation on the terrain, route planning and characteristics of geocomponents.
Course content
Educational practice is devoted to the practical consolidation of skills and abilities of the biogeographical characteristics of the territory, the acquisition of skills in the application of field research methods, in particular for the study of plant cover, conducting observations, carrying out complex geographical descriptions, filling out field documentation; acquisition of competences of cooperation and work in a group, settlement of disagreements and conflicts; mastering the skills of making a geographical description and characterization, making generalizations and formulating conclusions, as well as drawing up expedition documentation and reporting materials.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Аріон. О.В., Удовиченко В.В. Літня польова ґрунтознавчо-біогеографічна практика: Навчально-методичний посібник. - К.: ВПЦ “Київський університет”, 2011. – 176 с.. 2. Єлін Є. Я., Івченко С. І., Оляницька Л. Г. Шкільний визначник рослин. – К.: Радянська школа, 1978. – 359 с., іл. 3. Купач Т.Г., Дем’яненко С.О. Польові природничо-географічні дослідження територій: навчально-методичний посібник для студентів напряму підготовки «географія» та «освіта». – К., 2017. – 80 с. (з табл., картами та рис.) 4. Свідізінська Д.В. Методи геоекологічних досліджень: методичні рекомендації до проведення лекційних і практичних занять Київ: Логос, 2013 – 28 с. 5. Свідізнська Д.В. Методи досліджень ландшафту: навчально-методичний комплекс. http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3727207
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Practical class, discussion, solving specific problems and situations
Assessment methods and criteria
Performance of creative analytical and calculation works, discourse, assessment.
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Liudmyla - Bilous
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