Environmental Protection (OSN)

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. 11/53/2012 of the Senate of Bialystok University of Technology of 28 June 2012 on determining learning outcomes for first cycle courses in the field of Environmental Protection at Bialystok University of Technology

Symbols:
K – learning outcomes for the field of study,
W – category of knowledge,
U – category of skills,
K_S – category of social competence,
T1A – learning outcomes within the area of technical sciences for first cycle courses,
P1A – learning outcomes within the area of natural 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, including algebra, analysis, probability theory, as well as elements of applied mathematics; this involves mathematical, statistical and numerical methods, necessary for
describing and analysing the basic physical, chemical, and biochemical phenomena occurring in the natural environment as well as environmental protection - T1A_W01, T1A_W07, P1A_W03, P1A_W06, P1A_W02
K_W02 - have the knowledge of physics, necessary for understanding the basic physical phenomena in the natural environment and in environmental protection - T1A_W01, P1A_W03
K_W03 - have the knowledge of fundamental sciences, including chemistry and biology, necessary for understanding processes occurring in the natural environment - T1A_W02, T1A_W01, P1A_W04, P1A_W03
K_W04 - have a basic knowledge concerning materials, structures, and systems used in environmental protection - T1A_W07, T1A_W06
K_W05 - identify phenomena and processes in the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere; graduates describe phenomena and processes shaping the biotic components of the natural environment - P1A_W01, P1A_W02,
P1A_W05
K_W06 - have the knowledge of the present state of as well as the newest development trends in environmental management and protection - T1A_W05
K_W07 - have a basic knowledge necessary for understanding non-technical constraints of engineering activities - T1A_W08, P1A_W08
K_W08 - have a basic knowledge concerning the protection of industrial property, patent law, and using patent information resources - T1A_W10, P1A_W10
K_W09 - have a basic knowledge of management, including quality management, and of conducting business activity - T1A_W09
K_W10 - know general rules of creating and developing different forms of individual business activity - T1A_W11, P1A_W11
K_W11 - have a basic knowledge concerning the condition and functioning of different elements of the inanimate and animated nature - T1A_W03, P1A_W01, P1A_W05
K_W12 - have the knowledge of selected issues concerning environmental management and protection - T1A_W04, P1A_W04
K_W13 - know selected computer tools which aid calculating and interpreting natural phenomena as well as designing devices and systems used in environmental protection - T1A_W01, T1A_W02, T1A_W05, T1A_W07, P1A_W06, P1A_W07
K_W14 - know the standards, guidelines, and principles applied in designing elements, structures, and systems used in environmental protection - T1A_W03, T1A_W07, T1A_W08
K_W15 - have a systematised, theoretically-based knowledge of instrumental methods in controlling hazards of civilization - T1A_W03, P1A_W07
K_W16 - describe changes of and hazards to the natural environment components, resulting from human activities - P1A_W03
K_W17 - know the basic legal, administrative, and economic regulations in environmental protection - P1A_W06
K_W18 - know the structure of ecological systems with regard to the organism – natural environment system - P1A_W02,
P1A_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 basic theories and concepts concerning these subjects - T1A_W08

SKILLS
K_U01 - have the ability to communicate in a foreign language (this involves the knowledge of elements of technical language concerning environmental protection); graduates can use a foreign language at a level which is sufficient for communication and for reading literature in a foreign language - T1A_U01, T1A_U06, P1A_U08, P1A_U12
K_U02 - can obtain information from literature, databases, and other sources; graduates can integrate the obtained information as well as interpret and critically evaluate it; they can also draw conclusions as well as formulate and justify their opinions - T1A_U01, P1A_U03
K_U03 - can work individually and in groups; graduates can evaluate the amount of time required to complete a commissioned task; they can develop and implement work schedules ensuring that deadlines are met - T1A_U02
K_U04 - can prepare detailed documentation of the results of the implementation of engineering tasks; graduates can also present these results in the form of short presentations - T1A_U03, T1A_U04, P1A_U10
K_U05 - have the ability to self-educate, among others, in order to improve their professional competence - T1A_U05, P1A_U11
K_U06 - can use the statistical methods and mathematical models they have studied to analyse and evaluate data concerning environmental management and protection - T1A_U08, T1A_U09, P1A_U05
K_U07 - can compare design solutions of the systems and technologies used in environmental protection, according to the predefined functional and economic criteria - T1A_U09, T1A_U12
K_U08 - can make use of appropriately selected integrated development environments and computer-aided design tools in simulating, designing, and verifying the systems and technologies used in environmental protection - T1A_U07,
T1A_U08, T1A_U09
K_U09 - can use methods and tools enabling the measurement of basic quantities characterising phenomena occurring in the natural environment - T1A_U08, T1A_U09, P1A_U01, P1A_U06
K_U10 - apply occupational health and safety principles - T1A_U11
K_U11 - can evaluate the relevance of standard methods and tools for solving simple engineering tasks typical of structures, systems, and technologies used in environmental management and protection; graduates can also select and apply appropriate methods and tools - T1A_U15, P1A_U01
K_U12 - can use the Geographic Information System (GIS) as the basic tool for creating databases concerning the natural environment - T1A_U09, P1A_U01
K_U13 - can design simple structures, devices, or systems used in environmental protection - T1A_U16
K_U14 - are aware of the different aspects of toxicological and chemical hazards of civilization; graduates can also assess environmental impact while formulating and selecting methods of renewing the natural environment - T1A_U10, P1A_U07
K_U15 - can design and implement the process of monitoring particular components of the natural environment - T1A_U16, P1A_U04
K_U16 - can develop documents concerning the natural environment as a whole as well as its particular components - T1A_U10, T1A_U13
K_U17 - can identify and prevent hazards resulting from inappropriate exploitation of the natural environment resources - P1A_U06, P1A_U07
K_U18 - explain the causes and effects of physical, chemical, and biological degradation of the natural environment - P1A_U07
K_U19 - are aware of system and non-technical aspects of engineering problems while formulating and solving such problems - T1A_U10
K_U20 - can identify and formulate simple and practical engineering tasks characteristic of environmental protection - T1A_U14
K_U21 - use information technology, Internet resources, and other sources to search for information, communicate, and obtain tools aiding environmental protection engineers in their work - T1A_U01, T1A_U02, T1A_U03, T1A_U04, T1A_U05, P1A_U03
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, P1A_U06, P1A_U07
K_U23 - can perform simple laboratory experiments and natural environment measurements leading to the assessment of particular components of the natural environment as well as the efficiency of technological processes - T1A_U05, T1A_U08, T1A_U09, P1A_U06
K_U24 - evaluate the soil quality and the possibility of using different types of soil in a rational way - P1A_U09, P1A_U06
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_U12, T1A_U10

SOCIAL COMPETENCE
K_K01 - 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, P1A_K01,
P1A_K05
K_K02 - 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_K03 - 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_K04 - are aware of their responsibility for their own work; they 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, P1A_K06
K_K05 - can think and act in a resourceful way - T1A_K06, P1A_K08
K_K06 - are aware of the social role of graduates of technical universities; in particular, graduates understand the need to formulate and communicate to the society, among others, through the mass media, information and opinions concerning achievements in environmental protection; graduates endeavour to communicate such information and opinions in a commonly understandable way - T1A_K07