Fundamentals of ecology and nature protection

Course: BIOLOGY (Bachelor) PART-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
2021/2022
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
3 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. 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
External 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 main life forms of organisms and examples of their adaptation to the environment; 3. Understand - the hierarchical principle of organization of the biosphere. 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 Protection" is part of the cycle of compulsory disciplines of the educational program "Biology" of the first level of higher education for the preparation of bachelors in Biology. This discipline occupies a central place in the natural training of biologists, integrating knowledge of all natural sciences. The teaching of this discipline is aimed at theoretical and practical mastering by students of the basics of ecology, environmental protection and sustainable use of nature and the ability to use the acquired knowledge, skills and abilities for environmental management of all various technological systems.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Belyavsky G.A. Butchenko L.I. Ecology (theory and practical work). – K.: Libra, 2006.–368p. 2. Gandzura V.P. Ecology: Textbook. Edition 3, revised and supplemented - M .: OOO "Stal", 2012. - 345 p. 3. General ecology (Online course of lectures). – Access Mode: https://ecologyknu.wixsite.com/ecologymanual
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Seminars, Independent work
Assessment methods and criteria
Semester assessment 1. Modular test work №1 - РН1.1-3.1 - 20/10 points. 2. Modular control work №2 - РН1.1-3.1 - 20/10 points. 3. Report on seminars - PH3.1 - 20/10 points. Final assessment: in the form of an exam
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Pavlo Balan
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