(in Polish) Leśnictwo, studia niestacjonarne, drugiego stopnia, profil praktyczny, 3 semestry (LESPN2S3)

possess university diploma (first or second degree studies), positive result of the enrolment procedure

Resolution No. 109/XII/XVI/2021 of the Senate of Bialystok University of Technology of July 7, 2021 on introducing changes to the programme of full-time and part-time second-cycle studies in the field of Forestry starting from the academic year 2021/2022 at Bialystok University of Technology

Learning outcomes for the second-cycle studies in the field of Forestry, practical orientation

Symbol - Learning outcomes for the field of Forestry - Reference to the descriptors of the first and second degree PQF level 7 Reference to engineering competence PQF level 7 Regulation of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of 14 November 2018 (Journal of Laws, item 2218) and the Act of on 22 December 2015 on the Integrated Qualifications System (Journal Laws of 2018 item 2153 )

KNOWLEDGE: the graduate knows and understands
L2P_W01 – selected issues in the field of mathematical, chemical and natural sciences, necessary for independent solving of problems related to forestry, and the methodology of modern research techniques in forest sciences at an advanced level P7U_W, P7S_WG – P7S_WG
L2P_W02 – in-depth biological and ecological conditions for the functioning of forest ecosystems, allowing to shape the forest environment in practice in changing socio-economic conditions – P7U_W, P7S_WG – P7S_WG
L2P_W03 – at the extended level economic, legal and social conditions in the field of sustainable forest management and global trends in forestry development – P7U_W, P7S_WK
L2P_W04 – advanced methods, processes, technical systems and technologies for forest use and protection of the forest environment, allowing for sustainable use of the potential of nature – P7U_W, P7S_WG – P7S_WG
L2P_W05 – in-depth the role and importance of the natural environment and its biodiversity, as well as practical issues of identifying threats related to the functioning of forest ecosystems – P7U_W, P7S_WG – P7S_WG
L2P_W06 – the functioning of business entities and the principles of establishing and developing various forms of individual entrepreneurship related to forestry, their management, supervision and logistics, as well as practical aspects of control and certification of wood raw material – P7U_W, P7S_WG – P7S_WG
L2P_W07 – conditions related to the implementation of life processes of devices, facilities and technical and technological systems, ergonomic conditions and health and safety rules – P7U_W, P7S_WG – P7S_WG
L2P_W08 – in-depth principles of maintaining forest facilities and the role of forests and forestry in the functioning of rural areas and regions in the local and global aspect – P7U_W, P7S_WG – P7S_WG
L2P_W09 – principles of human resources management as well as ethical and legal conditions related to scientific, professional and implementation activities, especially in the field of intellectual property protection, copyright and patent rights – P7U_W, P7S_WK
L2P_W10 – economic and legal conditions of establishing and conducting individual economic activity related to the natural environment – P7U_W, P7S_WK – P7S_WK

SKILLS: the graduate can
L2P_U01 – make advanced use of IT, analytical, simulation and experimental methods, including the analysis of the state and forecasting of the development of natural resources, and is able to classify, calculate and process data, including their visualisation – P7U_U, P7S_UW – P7S_UW
L2P_U02 – use modern research techniques, including measurements and computer simulations as tools for forecasting threats to the forest environment – P7U_U, P7S_UW – P7S_UW
L2P_U03 – make economic, environmental and social analyses related to multifunctional forest management – P7U_U, P7S_UW – P7S_UW
L2P_U04 – assess and plan tasks related to the functioning of forest ecosystems, including engineering activities involving, among others, maintenance of forest equipment and facilities, taking into account the criteria of sustainable development and multifunctional forest management, and perform their initial economic analysis – P7U_U, P7S_UW – P7S_UW
L2P_U05 – create innovative use of forest resources in various areas of human life, using the experience gained in the forest environment – P7U_U, P7S_UW – P7S_UW
L2P_U06 – design systems and implement processes using appropriately selected technical means, taking into account their life cycle, and technologies related to the implementation of multifunctional forest management, taking into account formal and legal requirements – P7U_U, P7S_UW – P7S_UW
L2P_U07 – perform engineering tasks, such as planning forest breeding in accordance with applicable standards and protect forest resources using modern methods of forest breeding and protection, taking into account the principles of seed management, selection and genetics of trees based on experience gained in contacts with the environment of forestry engineers – P7U_U, P7S_UW – P7S_UW
L2P_U08 – assess the quality of the environment, develop rules for managing plant and animal populations in accordance with the principles of sustainable forest management – P7U_U, P7S_UW – P7S_UW
L2P_U09 – choose a method and perform appraisal measurements of trees and stands, determine their condition and characteristics using appropriate instruments, based on the acquired knowledge and experience gained in the environment dealing with forestry – P7U_U, P7S_UW – P7S_UW
L2P_U10 – use a foreign language in a way that allows you to speak, write and read freely using professional vocabulary at B2+ level and use foreign-language publications – P7U_U, P7S_UK
L2P_U11 – prepare written papers and presentations in Polish and a foreign language, conduct scientific debates, in particular in the field of multifunctional forest management – P7U_U, P7S_UK
L2P_U12 – make a critical analysis of existing technical solutions in the field of forest management using appropriate materials, methods, techniques and tools, taking into account the impact of the state of the environment and natural resources – P7U_U, P7S_UW – P7S_UW
L2P_U13 – independently plan and implement self-education and direct others in this area, work individually and in a team, lead a team and, if necessary, take a leading role in it – P7U_U, P7S_UO, P7S_UU

SOCIAL COMPETENCES: the graduate is ready to
L2P_K01 – critically evaluate knowledge and information, acknowledge the knowledge of others, and consult experts in solving problems in case of difficulties – P7U_K, P7S_KK
L2P_K02 – fulfil social duties with understanding of human cultural diversity, settle disputes, shape social attitudes, is aware of social, ethical and professional responsibility, thinks and acts in an entrepreneurial way – P7U_K, P7S_KR, P7S_KO
L2P_K03 – responsibly perform their professional role as a forester, making decisions in the field of forest management, environmental management and predicting the effects of their actions, taking into account the principles of professional ethics, contributing to the development of forestry – P7U_K, P7S_KR

Explanation of symbols used in the tables:
P7 – level 7 of the Polish Qualifications Framework
S – descriptors of higher education qualifications
W - knowledge
WG - depth and scope
WK - context
U - skills
UW - the use of knowledge
UK - communicating
UO - work organization
UU - learning
K - social competence
KK - critical assessment
KO - responsibility
KR - professional role
L2P - forestry, second degree, practical profile
For example:
P7S_WK = PQF level 7, descriptors typical for higher education qualifications, knowledge - context
P7S_UU = PQF level 7, descriptors typical for higher education qualifications, skills - learning
P7S_KR = PQF level 7, descriptors typical for higher education qualifications, social competences - professional role