Environmental Engineering (ISN)

possess maturity certificate, positive result of the enrolment procedure

educational standards in accordance with the directive of the Minister of Science and Higher Education, dated July 12, 2007 concerning the description of educational standards for particular study courses and education levels as well as procedures for establishment and the condiontions to be met by the university to conduct both interdisciplinary and conbined studies courses (Dz. U. No 164, item. 1166 incl. later amendments). The standards define general course requirements including the number of teaching hours, graduate`s profile, curricula for individual courses including subjects of general, core and specialist education as well as requirements and recommendations concerning internship.

Resolution No. 15/51/2012 of the Senate of Bialystok University of Technology of 24 May 2012 on determining learning outcomes for first cycle courses in the field of Environmental Engineering at Bialystok University of Technology

Symbols:
K – learning outcomes for the field of study,
W – category of knowledge,
U – category of skills,
T1A – learning outcomes within the area of technical sciences for first cycle courses

Symbol - Learning outcomes for the field of study - Reference to learning outcomes for the area of study

KNOWLEDGE
K_W01 - have the knowledge of mathematics, comprising algebra, analysis, probability calculus, and elements of applied mathematics, including mathematical and numerical methods, necessary for: describing and analysing basic physical phenomena in environmental engineering, describing and analysing the functioning of systems and technologies applied in environmental engineering - T1A_W01, T1A_W07
K_W02 - have the knowledge of physics, comprising mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, and solid-state physics, including the knowledge necessary for understanding basic physical phenomena in environmental engineering - T1A_W01
K_W03 - have the knowledge of fundamental sciences, including chemistry and biology, necessary for understanding processes occurring in the natural environment or processes resulting from human activities in the environment - T1A_W02,
T1A_W01
K_W04 - have an elementary knowledge of materials applied in environmental engineering - T1A_W07
K_W05 - have a basic knowledge of the life cycle of devices, structures, and technical systems applied in environmental engineering - T1A_W06
K_W06 - know the principles of descriptive geometry and engineering drawing with regard to making and reading architectural, construction, and survey technical drawings, as well as making such drawings with the use of computer-aided design (CAD) - T1A_W02
K_W07 - have an elementary knowledge concerning construction and technical mechanics as well as control and automation - T1A_W02
K_W08 - have a basic knowledge of the current state of environmental engineering and its development trends - T1A_W05
K_W09 - have an elementary knowledge necessary to understand non-technical constraints in engineering activities; graduates know the basic occupational health and safety principles applied in different systems of environmental engineering - T1A_W08
K_W10 - have an elementary knowledge of the protection of intellectual property and of patent law - T1A_W10
K_W11 - have an elementary knowledge of management, including quality management, and of conducting business activity - T1A_W09
K_W12 - know general principles and possibilities of creating and developing different forms of individual business activity - T1A_W11
K_W13 - have a systematised, theoretically-based general knowledge of key issues in environmental engineering - T1A_W03
K_W14 - have a detailed knowledge of selected issues in environmental engineering - T1A_W04
K_W15 - know selected computer tools which aid calculating as well as device and system designing in environmental engineering - T1A_W01, T1A_W02, T1A_W05, T1A_W07
K_W16 - know the standards, requirements, and regulations concerning the design of environmental engineering structures and their elements - T1A_W03, T1A_W07, T1A_W08
K_W17 - have a systematised, theoretically-based general knowledge of key issues concerning external systems applied in environmental engineering - T1A_W03
K_W18 - have a systematised, theoretically-based general knowledge of key issues concerning sanitary systems applied in environmental engineering - T1A_W03
K_W19 - have a basic knowledge of the subjects introduced within the framework of juridical, social, and economic sciences as well as humanities; graduates know the terminology as well as the basic theories and concepts concerning these subjects - T1A_W08

SKILLS
K_U01 - have acquired the ability to communicate in a foreign language, including the knowledge of technical language elements in the area of environmental engineering - T1A_U06
K_U02 - can obtain information from literature, databases, and other sources; graduates can integrate and interpret the obtained information as well as draw conclusions and also formulate and justify their opinions - T1A_U01
K_U03 - can work individually and in groups; graduates can evaluate the amount of time required to complete a particular task; they can develop and implement work schedules ensuring that deadlines are met - T1A_U02
K_U04 - can develop documentation on the results of the implementation of engineering tasks; graduates can prepare overviews of these results - T1A_U03
K_U05 - can prepare and give short presentations on the engineering task results - T1A_U03, T1A_U04
K_U06 - have a knowledge of a foreign language at a level which is sufficient for communication and for reading and understanding specification sheets, application notes, operating instructions of technical devices and information technology tools, and similar documents - T1A_U01, T1A_U06
K_U07 - have the ability to self-educate, among others, in order to improve their professional competence - T1A_U05
K_U08 - can make use of the mathematical methods and models they have studied, as well as of computer simulations, while analysing and evaluating the functioning of systems and technologies applied in environmental engineering - T1A_U08, T1A_U09
K_U09 - can compare design solutions of systems and technologies used in environmental engineering, considering predefined functional and economic criteria - T1A_U09, T1A_U12
K_U10 - can make use of appropriately selected integrated development environments, simulators, and computer-aided design tools in simulating, designing, and verifying systems and technologies used in environmental engineering - T1A_U07,
T1A_U08, T1A_U09
K_U11 - can use appropriately selected methods and devices enabling the measurement of the basic quantities characterising systems and technologies used in environmental engineering - T1A_U08, T1A_U09
K_U12 - apply occupational health and safety principles - T1A_U11
K_U13 - can evaluate the relevance of standard methods and tools for solving simple engineering tasks typical of systems and technologies applied in environmental engineering; graduates can also select and use appropriate methods and tools - T1A_U15
K_U14 - use the Geographic Information System (GIS) as a basic tool for creating databases representing the natural environment - T1A_U09
K_U15 - are aware of system and non-technical aspects of engineering problems while formulating and solving such problems - T1A_U10
K_U16 - can critically analyse and evaluate the functioning of technical solutions (in particular, devices, structures, systems, processes, and services) in environmental engineering - T1A_U13
K_U17 - can identify and formulate specifications of simple and practical engineering tasks characteristic of environmental engineering - T1A_U14
K_U18 - can design simple devices, structures, systems, or processes typical of environmental engineering, according to the predefined specifications, using the right methods, technologies, and tools - T1A_U16
K_U19 - can select the appropriate analytical, simulation, and experimental tools in solving problems of designing and analysing environmental engineering objects - T1A_U01, T1A_U05, T1A_U06, T1A_U07, T1A_U08, T1A_U09
K_U20 - can make use of requirements, standards, and design regulations in order to choose proper processes and components of the designed devices or technological systems - T1A_U01, T1A_U16, T1A_U17, T1A_U18, T1A_U19
K_U21 - use information technology, Internet resources, and other sources to search for information, communicate, and obtain tools aiding designers and technologists in their work - T1A_U01, T1A_U02, T1A_U03, T1A_U04, T1A_U05
K_U22 - can evaluate and understand phenomena and processes occurring in the natural environment; graduates can also evaluate, understand, and prevent hazards resulting from human activities - T1A_U10, T1A_U11, T1A_U13
K_U23 - can perform simple laboratory experiments and natural environment measurements leading to the assessment of elements of the natural environment as well as the technological processes efficiency - T1A_U05, T1A_U08, T1A_U09, T1A_U18
K_U24 - can formulate specifications of simple structures and technological systems applied in environmental engineering - T1A_U07, T1A_U14
K_U25 - can observe, analyse, and interpret the surrounding legal, social, and economic phenomena; graduates can apply the principles of logics to a humanistic approach - T1A_U10, T1A_U12

SOCIAL COMPETENCE
K_K 01 - understand the need and know the possibilities of further education (second and third cycle courses, postgraduate courses, training courses), thus improving their professional, personal, and social competence - T1A_K01
K_K 02 - understand and realise the importance of non-technical aspects and results of professional activities of engineers, including the influence of these activities on the natural environment, and the responsibility for decisions pertaining to the activities - T1A_K02
K_K 03 - realise the importance of behaving in a professional way, adhering to the principles of professional ethics, and respecting the diversity of opinions and cultures - T1A_K05
K_K 04 - are aware of their responsibility for their own work; graduates are prepared to obey the rules of working in a team and to take responsibility for tasks implemented together with other people - T1A_K03, T1A_K04
K_K 05 - can think and act in a resourceful way - T1A_K06
K_K 06 - are aware of the social role of graduates of technical universities; in particular, they understand the need to formulate and communicate to the society, among others, through the mass media, information and opinions concerning achievements in environmental engineering and other aspects of engineering activities; graduates endeavour to communicate such information and opinions in a commonly understandable way - T1A_K07

Learning outcomes for the undergraduate studies in the field of environmental engineering passed by Bialystok University of Technology Senate Resolution No 462/XXVI/XV/2019 of June 27, 2019, regarding the determination of curricula for courses starting from the academic year 2019/2020 taught at Bialystok University of Technology.

Key to the symbols:

P6 = Level 6 of the Polish Qualifications Framework (PRK)
S = characteristics typical of qualifications gained within tertiary education
W = knowledge
G = depth and scope
K = context
U = skills
W = application of knowledge
K = communication
O = work organisation
U = learning
K = social competences
K = critical evaluation
O = responsibility
R = professional role
IS = environmental engineering
01, 02, 03 and consecutive numbers = number of the learning outcome

Symbol – Learning outcomes for the field of study: environmental engineering. After completing the undergraduate degree in environmental engineering – Reference to qualifications gained at level 6 according to the second-degree PRK characteristics – Reference to engineering competences.

KNOWLEDGE, A GRADUATE KNOWS AND UNDERSTANDS:
IS1_W01 - at an advanced level - selected phenomena, processes and facilities representing a basic knowledge of hydrology, land development, surveying, descriptive geometry and GIS in environmental engineering - P6S_WG - P6S_WG
IS1_W02 - at an advanced level - problems from the fields of mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology that comprise the basics of processes occurring in environmental engineering - P6S_WG - P6S_WG
IS1_W03 - at an advanced level - computational basics of design and engineering graphics essential in environmental engineering - P6S_WG - P6S_WG
IS1_W04 - at an advanced level - selected aspects of detailed knowledge essential for understanding heating, flow and thermodynamic processes that occur in environmental engineering - P6S_WG - P6S_WG
IS1_W05 - at an advanced level - structure, principles of functioning and utilisation of networks and installations for sanitation, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and fire prevention as well as materials utilised in them - P6S_WG, P6S_WG
IS1_W06 - at an advanced level - fundamentals of municipal, hydrotechnical and transport engineering as well as elements of electrical engineering ¬- P6S_WG - P6S_WG
IS1_W07 - at an advanced level - basic methods of physico-chemical and biological analyses, processes and phenomena occurring in water, air and on the ground surface - P6S_WG, P6S_WG
IS1_W08 - at an advanced level - the latest methods of water purification, sewage treatment and waste management - P6S_WG - P6S_WG
IS1_W09 - at an advanced level - principles of designing technologies and systems in environmental engineering as well as operating and utilizing facilities - P6S_WG - P6S_WG
IS1_W10 - legal and economic conditions of operation of entities within the field of environmental engineering - P6S_WK - P6S_WK
IS1_W11 - general principles of assessing environmental impact, recultivation technologies, protection against noise and vibrations - P6S_WK - P6S_WK
IS1_W12 - ethical principles of intellectual property protection, ergonomics and OSH - P6S_WK - P6S_WK

SKILLS, A GRADUATE CAN:
IS1_U01 - utilize theoretical basics of mathematics, physics and chemistry for engineering calculations - P6S_UW - P6S_UW
IS1_U02 - appropriately plan and conduct physico-chemical and microbiological tests of natural environment elements using specialist scientific-research apparatus, interpret the tests' results and draw accurate conclusions based on them - P6S_UW - P6S_UW
IS1_U03 - utilize analytical methods to model the course of physical, chemical, heating and flow phenomena occurring in environmental engineering - P6S_UW - P6S_UW
IS1_U04 - appropriately select sources and information regarding innovative solutions in environmental engineering; make a critical analysis, synthesis and assessment of them - P6S_UW - P6S_UW
IS1_U05 - appropriately select and apply the acquired methods and tools including advanced simulation, experimental as well as information and communication technologies while solving complex engineering problems - P6S_UW - P6S_UW
IS1_U06 - use a foreign language at level B2 according to the Common European Framework, including branch-specific terminology within the field of environmental engineering - P6S_UW - P6S_UK
IS1_U07 - plan and conduct advanced experiments including measurements of technical-technological and operational parameters of equipment used in environmental engineering; interpret obtained results and draw conclusions - P6S_UW - P6S_UW
IS1_U08 - analyze and evaluate technical-technological and organizational solutions concerning pollution, waste management, air protection and quality management in environmental engineering - P6S_UW - P6S_UW
IS1_U09 - conduct an economic evaluation of recommended technical and technological solutions within the field of environmental engineering - P6S_UW - P6S_UW
IS1_U10 - design, according to initial guidelines, suitable and viable water-sanitation, air protection or waste systems using appropriately selected technologies, methods, tools and materials - P6S_UW - P6S_UW
IS1_U11 - design, according to initial guidelines, suitable and feasible water supply, sanitation, ventilation, heating or air-conditioning networks and systems, using appropriately selected technologies, methods, tools and materials - P6S_UW - P6S_UW
IS1_U12 - design, according to an initial specification, solutions for equipment, systems, facilities in environmental engineering, utilizing appropriately selected methods, technologies, tools and materials - P6S_UW - P6S_UW
IS1_U13 - consciously and competently design and implement their own innovative technical-technological solutions for equipment, facilities and systems in environmental engineering - P6S_UW - P6S_UW
IS1_U14 - use scientific, popular science and branch-specific literature, product standards, legal acts, internet databases both in Polish and a foreign language; appropriately apply obtained information; draw conclusions, formulate and present opinions, evaluate various opinions and discuss them - P6S_UK - P6S_UW
IS1_U15 - communicate using specialist engineering terminology, also in a foreign language at level B2 according to the Common European Framework - P6S_UW - P6S_UK
IS1_U16 - act in a creative and entrepreneurial manner, cooperate in a team accepting different roles within that team - P6S_UO - P6S_WK
IS1_U17 - develop their professional competences and initiate actions aimed at utilizing their knowledge and skills - P6S_UU

SOCIAL COMPETENCES, A GRADUATE IS READY TO:
IS1_K01 - analyze content obtained from various sources and critically evaluate its potential applications for work in the profession - P6S_KK
IS1_K02 - apply knowledge to shape social, professional and ethical awareness and to take responsibility for their own actions - P6S_KK
IS1_K03 - explain cognitive and practical problems, asking for expert opinion when unable to solve them on their own - P6S_KK
IS1_K04 - formulate and communicate to the public, in a comprehensible way, information related to scientific achievements and technical aspects of an environmental engineer's activity - P6S_KO
IS1_K05 - carry out assumed or assigned professional duties in a reliable and responsible way, taking into consideration the social conditioning of the surrounding environment - P6S_KR
IS1_K06 - consciously apply the non-technological aspects of engineering activity, taking into account their impact on the environment and the resulting responsibility for the decisions taken - P6S_KR
IS1_K07 - apply and follow rules of professional ethics and OSH; behave in a professional way while performing professional duties and demand the same from their subordinates - P6S_KR