Basics of the Scientific Research

Major: Environmental Studies
Code of subject: 6.101.00.O.036
Credits: 3.00
Department: Ecology and Sustainable Environmental Management
Lecturer: Doctor of Science, Professor Gumnitsky Yaroslav
Semester: 6 семестр
Mode of study: денна
Learning outcomes: Program competencies: • knowledge and understanding of the subject area and professional activity. • ability to critically comprehend the basic theories, methods and principles of natural sciences. Program results: • formation of a system of knowledge in science, methodology of scientific research, application of this knowledge during the implementation of course projects and theses. Learning outcomes: - a system for monitoring the environment; - Identify the sources and types of environmental pollution; - To formulate and carry out research; - Modern methods of laboratory research of environment.
Required prior and related subjects: • Analytical chemistry and Methods of physical and chemical analysis; • Classical ecology; • Informatics; • Technoecology.
Summary of the subject: Classification of Sciences. Classification of the main areas of ecology. The methodology of scientific research. Research work of students. Organization of the scientific and technical documentation. Features information retrieval. Making publications. Special methods of observing the pollution of the environment. Modern methods of environmental conditions. Basics of experimental studies. Chemical methods. Physical and chemical methods. Physical methods. Biochemical methods.
Assessment methods and criteria: • current control, laboratory work, oral examination, reference work (30%) • final control (control measure, test), writing (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.
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