Basics of ecology

Course: Ukrainian Language and Translation (for Foreigners) (Language of study Ukrainian)

Structural unit: Educational and Scientific Institute of Philology

Title
Basics of ecology
Code
ОК.07
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
3 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2
Learning outcomes
PTR 4. To understand the fundamental principles of human existence, nature and society. PTR 21. Identify ecologically dangerous components of various types of human activity, understand the mechanism of their impact on the environment and consequences for nature and man; to use the acquired knowledge in their activities.
Form of study
Distance form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. To know the basic life forms of organisms. 2. To be able to analyze and interpret research results. 3. Possess elementary skills - working with reference literature and presenting information. To know the Ukrainian language at a basic level.
Course content
The discipline is aimed at familiarising students with the basic fundamental principles of theoretical ecology, the principles of functioning of ecological systems, the peculiarities of the interrelationships between the biosphere and the technosphere, global and regional environmental problems, resource, environmental and economic problems, as well as providing students with knowledge of the general patterns of occurrence and development of hazards, emergencies, primarily of a man-made nature, their properties, possible impact on life and health. The introduction of this discipline into the curriculum is recommended by the University's Scientific and Methodological Council, since the greening of all spheres of human activity is a generally recognised priority of states and international institutions in the field of higher education.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Roma V., Stepova O. NAVNAVChALNYI POSIBNYK dlia vyvchennia dystsypliny «Monitorynh dovkillia»». Poltava: PoltNTU, 2016. 2. Safranov T.A. Ekoloho-ekonomichni osnovy pryrodokorystuvannia: navchalnyi posibnyk / T.A. Safranov, O.R. Hubanova, D.V. Lukashov. Lviv : "Novyi svit-2000", 2013. 350 s. 3. Handziura V.P. Ekolohiia: Navchalnyi posibnyk. Vydannia 3-e, pereroblene i dopovnene / V.P. Handziura. Kyiv : TOV «Stal», 2012. 345 s. 4. Biliavskyi H.O. Ekolohiia (teoriia ta praktykum)./ Biliavskyi H.O., Butchenko L.I. Kyiv : Libra, 2006. 368 s. 5. Hrytsyk, V. Ekolohiia dovkillia. Okhorona pryrody : navchalnyi posibnyk dlia studentiv vuziv / V. Hrytsyk, Yu. Kanarskyi, Ya. Bedrii. Kyiv : Kondor, 2011.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Learning activities: lectures, practical classes, independent work. Methods of work: The method of problematic presentation. Explanatory and informational method. Interactive and communicative-activity method (lecture, conversation, survey, discussion). The method of educational discussion. Method of analysis, generalisation, systematisation of information.
Assessment methods and criteria
Assessment methods: Express survey, oral report, participation in the discussion, current CR, ICR. See the assessment criteria for each type of assignment in the work programme of the discipline.
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Evgeny Singaevsky
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