Environmental Engineering (ISN_ISE)

obligations arising from agreement on awarding of dual degrees

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