Hydrology

Major: Environmental Studies
Code of subject: 6.101.00.O.011
Credits: 4.00
Department: Ecology and Sustainable Environmental Management
Lecturer: PhD, Assoc. Prof., Zaharko Jaroslava
Semester: 2 семестр
Mode of study: денна
Learning outcomes: Program competencies: • ability to solve complex specialized problems and solve practical problems in the field of ecology, environmental protection and sustainable use of nature, or in the learning process, which involves the use of basic theories and methods of environmental sciences, and are characterized by complexity and uncertainty; • ability to understand the hydrobiology of water bodies and methods of hydrological research; • ability to understand the basic theoretical principles, concepts of development and principles of science Ecology and knowledge of the laws of self-development of Nature, the relationship of man with the biosphere, the functioning of ecosystems; • ability to determine the need to bequeath certain territories and objects. Acquisition of skills in educational activities of environmental orientation and promotion of environmental, environmental and neo-environmental knowledge. Program results: • be able to use knowledge of nutrition, thermal and winter regimes in order to create a water balance of water bodies.
Required prior and related subjects: Prerequisites: • Analytical Chemistry and FHMA Co-requisites: • Protected area affair • Geology with the basics of geomorphology
Summary of the subject: Hydrology. Division into sections, values. Classification of rivers. Energy and operation of rivers. The mechanism of river flow. Laminar and turbulent modes. Lakes are their classification. Thermal regime of lakes. Classification of the oceans by the nature of ice. Types of swamps. Their structure and morphology. Types of water bodies. Methods of hydrological research. Filtration properties of rocks. Groundwater movement. Intracontinental circulation and what is the practical significance. Artesian and groundwater. Their importance for the national economy.
Assessment methods and criteria: • Current control, oral examination (30%) • Final control (control measure, exam), written-oral form (70%)
Порядок та критерії виставляння балів та оцінок: 100-88 points - certified with an “excellent” grade - High level: the student demonstrates an in-depth mastery of the conceptual and categorical apparatus of the discipline, systematic knowledge, skills and abilities of their practical application. The mastered knowledge, skills and abilities provide the ability to independently formulate goals and organize learning activities, search and find solutions in non-standard, atypical educational and professional situations. The applicant demonstrates the ability to make generalizations based on critical analysis of factual material, ideas, theories and concepts, to formulate conclusions based on them. His/her activity is based on interest and motivation for self-development, continuous professional development, independent research activities, implemented with the support and guidance of the teacher. 87-71 points - certified with a grade of “good” - Sufficient level: involves mastery of the conceptual and categorical apparatus of the discipline at an advanced level, conscious use of knowledge, skills and abilities to reveal the essence of the issue. Possession of a partially structured set of knowledge provides the ability to apply it in familiar educational and professional situations. Aware of the specifics of tasks and learning situations, the student demonstrates the ability to search for and choose their solution according to the given sample, to argue for the use of a particular method of solving the problem. Their activities are based on interest and motivation for self-development and continuous professional development. 70-50 points - certified with a grade of “satisfactory” - Satisfactory level: outlines the mastery of the conceptual and categorical apparatus of the discipline at the average level, partial awareness of educational and professional tasks, problems and situations, knowledge of ways to solve typical problems and tasks. The applicant demonstrates an average level of skills and abilities to apply knowledge in practice, and solving problems requires assistance, support from a model. The basis of learning activities is situational and heuristic, dominated by motives of duty, unconscious use of opportunities for self-development. 49-00 points - certified with a grade of “unsatisfactory” - Unsatisfactory level: indicates an elementary mastery of the conceptual and categorical apparatus of the discipline, a general understanding of the content of the educational material, partial use of knowledge, skills and abilities. The basis of learning activities is situational and pragmatic interest.
Recommended books: 1. O.R. Popovych, YA.M. Zakharko, M.S. Malovanyy, I.M. Petrushka, V.V. Sabadash Hidrolohiya: Navchalnyy posibnyk. -Lviv : AVS, 2013. -107 s. 2. S.S. Levkivskyy Zahalna hidrolohiya.-Za red. S.M. Lysohora.-K.:Fitosotsiotsentr, 2000.- 264 s. 3. V.V. Dyachok, O.R. Popovych, YA M. Zakharko. Osnovy ekolohiyi. Navchalnyy posibnyk. -Lviv.: 2008-131c.