Field Classes – Inventory and Monitoring of Selected Environmental Systems 1900-3-ZTIM-ZAS
The course is designed to provide students with practical competencies in the planning and documentation of field inventory and monitoring activities. The curriculum emphasizes the selection of indicators, measurement methodologies, and the planning of monitoring strategies for geohazards such as floods, droughts, water erosion, and landslides, in addition to the inventory of natural environmental components.
The seminar component (10 hours) offers an introduction to the theoretical underpinnings, fieldwork ethics and safety, and the principles of indicator selection.
Practical field classes (40 hours) Students learn about the measurement techniques used at State Environmental Monitoring (PMŚ) stations for selected environmental components (e.g., soils, waters, land cover, biodiversity).
Student workload: 5 ECTS (5x25 h) = 125 h
Seminar 10h (N)
Practical field classes 40h (N)
Project consultations 10h (N)
Individual preparation for classes 20 h (S)
Preparation of group field project/report 40h (S)
Preparation for final assignment 5h (S)
TOTAL 125 h
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will:
KNOWLEDGE
K_W04, K_W09 Know and understand the methodology and techniques of inventory, measurement, and monitoring of various components of the natural environment.
K_W07, K_W11 Know and understand the indicators used to assess environmental status and forecast geohazards.
SKILLS
K_U01, K_U03 Be able to plan and conduct group field inventory and monitoring research.
K_U05, K_U06 Be able to select equipment and indicators to measure the state and functioning of the environmental system (e.g., soils, waters, land cover).
K_U07, K_U09 Be able to analyze, interpret, and critically assess collected field data and develop a report/project based on the research.
SOCIAL COMPETENCES
K_K02, K_K03 Be prepared for effective teamwork in the field as well as for critical assessment of own competencies and further development.
Assessment criteria
Field Classes (Graded Completion) Continuous assessment – ongoing evaluation of engagement, measurement reliability, and activity during field classes. Group Project/Report Preparation of a complete group report/project from the conducted studies and data analysis, in accordance with methodological principles. Final Assignment Individual paper/test verifying mastery of key field methods and the ability to interpret results.
Bibliography
Scientific literature and textbooks are provided by instructors during the course, including: in the fields of geomorphology, hydrology, soil science, and field ecology. Methodological materials related to environmental and geohazard monitoring (e.g., guidelines from the Chief Inspectorate of Environmental Protection, Institute of Meteorology and Water Management). Studies related to methodologies, e.g., ecosystem service valuation, preparation of reports such as environmental impact assessments.
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