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Environmental Information Systems
Major: Environmental Information Systems
Code of subject: 6.183.03.O.037
Credits: 4.00
Department: Information Systems and Networks
Lecturer: Ivan Peleshchak
Semester: 6 семестр
Mode of study: денна
Завдання: The main tasks of the "Environmental Information Systems" course are:
1. Formation of understanding of the basics of ecology and principles of environmental protection.
2. Acquaintance with modern technologies of environmental data monitoring and analysis, including the use of artificial intelligence in environmental protection information systems.
3. Mastering the methods of integrating information systems into technological processes to prevent negative impact on ecosystems.
4. Teaching students methods of forecasting and assessment of anthropogenic impact on the natural environment.
5. Development of skills in the use of information technologies to support the adoption of environmentally safe decisions in various production cycles.
Knowledge and skills of students after studying the course:
Knowledge:
- Basic provisions of ecology and nature protection technologies.
- Principles of functioning of ecological information systems and their role in environmental protection.
- Modern methods of monitoring the state of the atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere.
- Ways of integrating environmental protection information systems into production processes to reduce anthropogenic impact.
Skill:
- Use environmental protection information systems to monitor the state of the environment.
- Apply artificial intelligence tools to analyze and forecast environmental risks.
- Integrate information systems into production cycles to prevent negative impact on the environment.
- Assess the effectiveness of environmental protection measures and make informed decisions based on environmental monitoring data.
Learning outcomes: PR02. To be able to analyze foreign language sources in order to obtain information necessary for solving environmental problems.
PR03. To be able to use information technologies and communication networks for environmental protection tasks.
PR04. To substantiate environmental protection technologies, based on the understanding of the mechanisms of human influence on the environment and the processes taking place in it.
PR05. Be able to develop projects for environmental protection activities and manage complex actions related to their implementation.
PR07. To carry out science-based technical, technological and organizational measures to prevent environmental pollution.
PR10. To be able to apply knowledge of control and assessment of the state of pollution and industrial emissions, from the analysis of the dynamics of their changes depending on the conditions and technologies for cleaning environmental components.
PR12. To choose engineering methods of environmental protection, to search for the latest technical, technological and organizational solutions aimed at the introduction into production of promising environmental protection developments and modern equipment, to analyze directions for improving existing environmental protection and nature-restoring technologies for ensuring environmental safety.
PR13. To be able to apply the basic laws of safe, resource-efficient and environmentally friendly technologies in the management of environmental protection activities, including through environmental management systems in accordance with international standards.
Required prior and related subjects: Environmental safety, Engineering methods of environmental protection, Fundamentals of information technologies in environmental protection, Environmental monitoring
Summary of the subject: The course "Environmental information systems" is aimed at studying the basic principles of using information technologies in environmental protection activities and their integration into ecological and production processes. Students will familiarize themselves with the basics of ecology, modern approaches to environmental monitoring, as well as technologies for protecting the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere. The course covers the use of artificial intelligence and other intelligent systems for forecasting and prevention of environmental risks, in particular through modeling and data analysis.
In the course of training, students will acquire practical skills in working with environmental information systems, which will allow them to effectively assess the environmental situation, make decisions to reduce anthropogenic impact and optimize the use of resources.
Опис: Lecture 1: Introduction to environmental protection information systems
Basics of ecology and its importance for society
Environmental information systems: purpose and role in the modern world
Overview of global trends in the use of information systems for ecology
Lecture 2: Monitoring of the state of the environment
Methods of environmental data collection: ground, remote and satellite observations
Integration of information in ecological monitoring systems
The role of information systems in monitoring climate changes and natural processes
Lecture 3: Information systems for the protection of the atmosphere
Fundamentals of atmospheric protection: pollution factors and consequences for ecosystems
Modeling as a tool for assessing and managing the state of the atmosphere
Using artificial intelligence to predict atmospheric changes
Lecture 4: Information systems for water resources conservation
Pollution of the hydrosphere: sources and types of pollutants
Software for monitoring and analyzing the state of water bodies
Use of environmental information systems for water resources management
Lecture 5: Technologies for the protection of the lithosphere
Main types of soil pollution and degradation of land resources
Methods of environmental monitoring of soils and groundwater
The role of information systems in the preservation and restoration of land resources
Lecture 6: Artificial intelligence in environmental protection information systems
Machine learning algorithms for environmental data analysis
Intelligent systems for forecasting environmental disasters and risks
Development of models for assessment of anthropogenic impact on the environment
Lecture 7: Integration of environmental protection information systems into production processes
Assessment of environmental risks at production
Application of information systems to control emissions and waste
Information systems to support decision-making in industrial technological cycles
Lecture 8: Prospects for the development of environmental information systems
Trends and innovations in the field of environmental technologies
Challenges and prospects of using information systems for sustainable development
The role of environmental informatics in the future management of natural resources
Assessment methods and criteria: Діагностика знань відбувається шляхом оцінювання виконаних практичних робіт та екзаменаційного контролю (письмової та усної компоненти) у формі екзаменаційних білетів.
Критерії оцінювання результатів навчання: Performance of practical tasks - 30b.
The written component of the exam - 50 points.
Oral component of the exam - 20 points.
Total - 100b.
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: Basic literature:
1. Vinarskyi, V. V. Monitoring and management of the state of the environment. Kyiv: Logos, 2021.
2. Rozenko, O. I. Environmental protection information systems: theory and practice. Lviv: LNU Publishing House, 2022.
3. Gerasimov, P.V., Kryvtsov, D.A. Environmental monitoring and modeling. Kyiv: Naukova Dumka, 2020.
4. Miller, G. T., Spoolman, S. E. Environmental Science. Brooks/Cole, 2016.
5. Hank, G. Geographic Information Systems in Environmental Management and Conservation. Springer, 2019.
Additional literature:
1. Chernyavskyi, V. I. Basics of ecology and ecological safety. Kharkiv: University Edition, 2019.
2. Barylko, V. V. Methods of environmental monitoring and analysis. Odesa: Ekotechpress, 2021.
3. Journal of Environmental Monitoring and Assessment – ??an international journal on environmental monitoring and assessment.
4. Environmental Modeling & Software – a magazine devoted to models and software for environmental management and forecasting.
5. Banerjee, S. Artificial intelligence in forecasting environmental risks. Ecopolis, 2020.
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