Fundamentals of ecology and nature protection

Course: BIOLOGY (Bachelor) FULL-TIME

Structural unit: Biology And Medicine Institute Science Educational Center

Title
Fundamentals of ecology and nature protection
Code
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2025/2026
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
1 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
PR06. Apply models, methods and data of physics, chemistry, ecology, mathematics in the process of learning and ensuring professional activity PR07. Have the techniques of self-education and self-improvement. Be able to design the trajectory of professional growth and personal development, applying the acquired knowledge PR08. Know and understand the basic terms, concepts, theories and laws in the field of biological sciences and on the borders of subject areas PR14. To analyze the interactions of living organisms of different levels of phylogenetic relatedness, the peculiarities of the influence of different factors on living organisms and to assess their role in the biosphere processes of transformation of matter and energy; PR18. Be able to predict the effectiveness and consequences of environmental measures.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Successful mastering of the educational program of complete secondary education in the subjects "Biology", "Geography", "Chemistry", "Physics" 2. Know the basic life forms of organisms and examples of their adaptation to the environment; 3. Understand the hierarchical principle of biosphere organization. 4. Be able to interpret the basic laws of natural sciences. 5. Have the skills to independently search for information and summarize it.
Course content
The discipline "Fundamentals of Ecology and Nature Conservation" is a component of the cycle of mandatory disciplines of the educational and professional program "Biology" of the first level of higher education for the preparation of applicants for a bachelor's degree in the specialty E1 "Biology and Biochemistry". This discipline occupies a central place in the natural science training of a biologist, integrating knowledge of all natural science disciplines. Teaching 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 the ecological management of the entire variety of technological systems.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1.Гандзюра В.П. Екологія: Навчальний посібник. Видання 3-е, перероблене і доповнене – К.: ТОВ «Сталь», 2012. – 345 с. 2. Загальна екологія (Online курс лекцій). – Режим доступу: https://ecologyknu.wixsite.com/ecologymanual 3. Д. Шабанов, М. Кравченко. Екологія: біологія взаємодії. Онлайн-підручник. – Режим доступу: https://batrachos.com/help-books-ecology 4. Сафранов Т.А., Губанова О.Р., Лукашов Д.В. Еколого-економічні основи природокористування: навчальний посібник. - Львів: "Новий світ-2000", 2013 - 350 с. 5. Odum E.P. Basic Ecology. – CBS College Publishing, New York, 1983. – 320 p. 6.Гідроекологія. Методичні рекомендації до практичних занять. / Укладач В.А. Ляшенко. — Київ: 2023. — 36 с. [Електронне видання]. Режим доступу: https://biomed.knu.ua/images/stories/Kafedry/Ecol_zool/Library/Hidroekolohiia_metodychni_rekome ndatsii_2023_compressed.pdf.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, seminar, individual work, consultations.
Assessment methods and criteria
Semester assessment: 1. Modular test paper No. 1 – RN 1.1-1.2 – 20/10 points. 2. Modular test paper No. 2 – RN 1.3–2.1 – 20/10 points. 3. Report at the seminar session RN 3.1 – 10/5 points. 4. Current tests RN 3.1 – 10/5 points. Final assessment: in the form of an exam
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Dmytro Lukashov
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