Bioclimatology 1900-1-BIO-SF
Seminar in Bioclimatology is meant for studies ofthe influence of climate and weather on living organisms. Various topics related to the influence of selected elements of the natural environment on the human body and plants, the occurrence of atmospheric stimuli and their significance for the functioning of the body and human comfort are discussed. Classes also include an overview of contemporary research problems in bioclimatology, both in theoretical and applied terms.
Classes have form of lectures (partially prepared and presented by students) followed by a discussion.
Student workload - 2 ECTS = 2 x 25 h = 50 godz."
in direct contact with an lecturer (N) - 35 h
individual work -(S) 15 h.
including:
- 30 h - attending lectures - N,
- 4 h - consulting issues with lecturer - N,
- 1 h - passing exam - N,
- 8 h - preparing students' lectures and completing exercises - S,
- 7 h - preparation for the exam.
Main fields of studies for MISMaP
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge: the graduate knows and understands
- the importance of climatic conditions for the functioning of living organisms
- contemporary research problems in bioclimatology
- environmental stimuli, including atmospheric ones, affecting humans
- mechanisms and processes responsible for the adaptation of living organisms to environmental conditions, including climate conditions
Skills: the graduate can
- select the appropriate research method for the research problem in the field of bioclimatology
- recognize favorable and unfavorable climate conditions in various contexts
- assess the risk and indicate potential dangers of staying in specific climate conditions
- present an important research problem in the field of bioclimatology in a way that is understandable to a person unfamiliar with the subject
- participate in a discussion on a topic related to bioclimatology using substantive arguments
Social competences: the graduate is ready to
- become aware of the limitations resulting from unfavorable climate conditions
- assess the risk of exposure to adverse climate conditions
- discuss the improvement of climate conditions in places where they pose a threat
- present a significant research problem in a way that is understandable to people unfamiliar with the subject
- participate actively in the discussion and presenting own arguments with respect for interlocutors
Assessment criteria
Classes are graded on the basis of the results of the final exam and students' activity in the class
The exam is written and covers the full range of topics covered during the classes. The final grade for the course is determined on the basis of the weighted average grade for the exam (weight 65%) and the student's activity during classes (weight 35%).
Exam includes test questions as well as questions demanding short answers as well as questions demanding simple computations.
Student need to get 55% points possible to obtain to pass an exam.
Criteria for assessing activity in the classroom:
- preparing and presenting oral presentation relating to a chosen bioclimatological issue gives 2/3 of the grade for the activity in the classroom (a grade depends on the completeness and the quality of the oral presentation),
- preparing additional exercises gives 1/3 of the grade for the activity in the classroom (a grade depends on the correct execution of exercises),
- a grade for the activity in the classroom can be upgraded thanks to systematic participation in discussions throughout the semester.
Class attendance is obligatory. Two unexcused absences are allowed. Absence from classes does not release the student from the obligation to supplement the outstanding material. The total number of absences (excused and unexcused) may not exceed 7..
Bibliography
Basic:
Budyko M.I., 1975, Klimat i życie, PWN, Warszawa.
T. Kozłowska-Szczęsna, K. Błażejczyk, B. Krawczyk, 1997, Bioklimatologia człowieka, Monografie IGiPZ PAN, 1
K. Błażejczyk, 2004, Bioklimatyczne uwarunkowania rekreacji i turystyki w Polsce, Prace Geograficzne, 192
T. Kozłowska-Szczęsna, B. Krawczyk, M. Kuchcik, 2004, Wpływ środowiska atmosferycznego na zdrowie i samopoczucie człowieka, Monografie IGiPZ PAN, 4
Supplementary:
K. Błażejczyk, 1993, Wymiana ciepła pomiędzy człowiekiem a otoczeniem w różnych warunkach środowiska geograficznego, Prace Geograficzne, 159
J. Bogucki (red), 1999, Biometeorologia turystyki i rekreacji, Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego, Poznań
S. Klonowicz, S. Kozłowski, 1970, Człowiek a środowisko termiczne, PZWL, Warszawa
S. Kozłowski, 1986, Granice przystosowania, Wiedza Powszechna, Warszawa
A. Krzymowska-Kostrowicka, 1997, Geoekologia turystyki i wypoczynku, Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, Warszawa
K. C. Parsons, 1993, Human thermal environments. Taylor & Francis Publishing, London
Puchalski T., Prusinkiewicz Z., 1997, Ekologiczne podstway siedliskoznawstwa leśnego, PWRiL, Warszawa.
Additional information
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