Field Training in Methods of Disseminating Geoecological Information

Course: «Geoecology and Ecosystem Services»

Structural unit: The Faculty of Geography

Title
Field Training in Methods of Disseminating Geoecological Information
Code
ОК33
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
6 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
1. Use professional Ukrainian in both oral and written forms (PLO02) 2. Use information technologies and models in the fields of Earth sciences, geoecology, and the organization of ecosystem services (PLO04) 3. Be able to communicate the results of one’s work to a professional audience and the general public, deliver presentations, and make reports—including those concerning the organization of ecosystem services (PLO13)
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Successfully master the following academic disciplines: "Introduction to University Studies," "Fundamentals of Fundamental and Applied Geoecology," "Introduction to Ecology," "Fundamentals of GIS," "Geoinformation Technologies in Geoecology and Environmental Service Analysis," "Probabilistic Methods in Geoecology and Environmental Service Analysis," "Remote Sensing of the Earth," "Field Training in Methods for Preserving and Processing Geoecological Information," and "Profession-Oriented Field Training." 2. Know: – the essence, fundamental principles, forms, and modern methods of disseminating geoecological information within professional, academic, and digital information environments; – the principles of professional communication and self-presentation for a geoecologist, as well as the structure, content, and formatting requirements for resumes and CVs (including those following the Europass format);
Course content
The practical training is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in searching for, selecting, processing, presenting, and disseminating geoecological information within professional, academic, and digital environments. It involves the progressive mastery of modern methods and tools for professional self-presentation, scientific communication, and the popularization of geoecological research findings. This also includes the presentation of geoecological data derived from the processing of remote sensing data and monitoring studies. This practical training is a vital component of the professional preparation of students in the fields of geoecology and Earth sciences. It aims to develop the ability to adapt the content, format, and presentation methods of geoecological information to suit specific communication objectives, the characteristics of the target audience, and the environment in which the information is disseminated. During the training, students create specific professional, scientific, and analytical products, gaining experience in their preparation, formatting, presentation, and distribution. The training is structured into three sequential thematic modules, each conducted over the course of one week. In the first thematic module, "Professional Communication and Self-Presentation of a Geoecologist," students master the principles of presenting their own educational, professional, and specialized achievements and prepare an individual resume (CV) in the Europass format as a tool for professional communication and the dissemination of information regarding a geoecologist's professional competencies.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Анісімова, С.В., Оковита, Ю.С. (2022). Еколого-економічна оцінка екосистемних послуг лісу на прикладі ДП «Вовчанське лісове господарство». Вісник Харківського національного автомобільнодорожнього університету, (97), 114–121. http://doi.org/10.30977/BUL.2219-5548.2022.97.0.114 2. Бахірєв, О.М. (2020). Геоінформаційні системи та екологічний моніторинг: навчальний посібник. Харків: ХНУ ім. В. Н. Каразіна. 3. Бідолах, Д.І., Василишин, Р.Д., Миронюк, В.В., Кузьович, В.С., Підховна, С.М. (2023). Оцінювання екосистемних послуг зелених насаджень з використанням інструменту i-Tree Eco. Scientific Bulletin of UNFU, 33(2), 7- 13. https://doi.org/10.36930/40330201
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Introductory sessions, practical assignments, group and individual consultations, independent work
Assessment methods and criteria
Defense of completed work, discussion, graded pass/fail assessment
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Department of Physical Geography and Geoecology
The Faculty of Geography

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

Department of Physical Geography and Geoecology
The Faculty of Geography