CHEMISTRY 1st degree, full-time - edition 2021/24

CHEMISTRY

full-time first-cycle studies

General information

The Faculty of Chemistry provides first- and second-cycle studies in the field of CHEMISTRY. The curriculum of the course is fully compliant with the principles of the Polish Qualification Framework, as defined in the Act of 22 December 2015 on the Integrated Qualification System (Journal of Laws 2016, item 64), taking into account the latest standards for teacher education as defined in the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education a of 25 July 2019.

The Bachelor's degree programme lasts three years and leads to a Bachelor's degree. In these studies, we offer a choice of four specialisations:

• chemical analysis and diagnostics
• chemistry of cosmetics
• biomedical chemistry
• food chemistry

Students declare their choice of specialization during the recruitment process, the Dean decides about the limits of admissions to particular specializations.

CHEMISTRY Bachelor's degree offers opportunities to gain knowledge in general, analytical, inorganic, organic, physical and theoretical chemistry, as well as in biochemistry, chemical physics, crystallochemistry, stereochemistry, the application of electronic computational techniques in chemistry and the basics of mathematics, physics and chemical technology, food chemistry. The studies are oriented towards the acquisition of practical skills, hence the high proportion of practical exercises, mainly laboratory exercises, during which students perform various experimental tasks on their own. In the higher years of study, elective lectures and specialised classes covering the most relevant issues of modern chemistry are offered. Within the individual specialisations, students pursue subjects such as cosmetic chemistry, biomedical chemistry, food chemistry and chemical analytics. Students of all specialisations may additionally become qualified to teach chemistry in all types of schools by choosing an optional teacher training module.

The graduate of the Bachelor of Science degree programme has basic knowledge, skills and competences in general and practical chemistry. In particular, the graduate is prepared to analyse, process and safely use chemical substances and to act in accordance with the principles of sustainable development. Achievement of the educational results of the first degree creates opportunities for graduates to be employed in companies, organizations and institutions (public and non-governmental), whose activities are related to the use of chemistry in practice, as well as to run their own businesses, in the food industry, processing, agrochemical or agricultural companies. Graduates are prepared to continue their education in second-cycle studies and postgraduate studies.

Organisation of the study course

Studies are conducted in accordance with the curriculum, developed by the Programme Council of the CHEMISTRY major and approved by the UG Senate. Within the framework of the studies, students attend compulsory subjects, specialisation subjects (compulsory within a given specialisation and optional for others) and subjects chosen by them from among the offered elective subjects (optional subjects).

Each subject is allocated a certain number of ECTS credits. ECTS credits are a numerical value (from 1 to 60) allocated to each subject, proportional to the student's workload in obtaining credit for the subject. They reflect the work required by each course in relation to the total amount of work a student must do to pass the entire academic year. ECTS credits are allocated to all components of the degree programme, e.g. lectures, auditorium and laboratory exercises, internships, seminars, diploma theses, regardless of whether they are compulsory or elective (optional) courses. ECTS credits can also be obtained for work related to the student's preparation of specific reports or other studies, to his/her participation in research, as well as credits related to the student's independent study. Students are required to obtain 60 ECTS credit points per year (30 points in each semester) from compulsory subjects and elective subjects combined.

One of the prerequisites for graduation is the completion of a work placement provided for in the study plan.

Obligatory subjects (mandatory)

The compulsory courses are listed in the study plan, divided into lectures, exercises and internships. The plan specifies the number of hours of each course, the form of credit (examination, credit for evaluation, credit without evaluation) and the number of ECTS credits allocated to the course.

Elective subjects (optional)

In the first year of the Bachelor's degree programme, all subjects are compulsory; students do not take elective (optional) subjects until semester 3 (second year of study). Registration for optional subjects is conducted electronically via the Student Portal in April of the preceding year. The prerequisite for the start of optional subjects is the enrolment of a sufficient number of students (lecture min. 25, auditorium exercises min. 15, laboratory exercises min. 8 persons). If a course is not launched, the student chooses another course that has the required number of participants.

Teacher training module

Students of all specialisations, may declare their intention to pursue an optional teacher education module during recruitment or semester 1 (by mid-November). The classes included in the module start from semester 2 and continue throughout all five semesters of the first degree programme, and then continue into the second degree programme. Upon completion of the second degree programme in CHEMISTRY, students who have passed the entire teacher education module become qualified to teach chemistry in all types of schools.

Completion of the teacher training module in the first degree programme in CHEMISTRY without continuation in the second degree programme in CHEMISTRY does not confer eligibility to teach chemistry in all types of schools, but the block of pedagogical-psychological subjects is fully completed and can be recognised by other universities/universities implementing the teacher training programme.

The teacher training module on the CHEMISTRY degree programme is in line with the latest teacher training standards given in the REGULATION OF THE MINISTER OF SCIENCE AND HIGHER EDUCATION of 25 July 2019 on the standard of education preparing for the teaching profession (sub-appendix).

The courses included in the module comprise a total of 560 hours, including 150 hours of chemistry didactics and 120 hours of subject practice in school. The module is allocated a total of 35 ECTS credits. A block of pedagogical-psychological subjects is implemented in the first degree programme, in semester 6 the training in preparation for teaching chemistry begins, which is continued in the second degree programme. Successful completion of all classes and internships included in the module additionally entitles graduates to practice as chemistry teachers in all types of schools.

Apprenticeship

The apprenticeship completes the training process. The apprenticeship lasts no less than 3 weeks (120 hours) and is allocated 6 points. ECTS. In-service training takes place in the summer break after the 2nd year of studies, and is completed during the 3rd year of studies, which is recorded in the student index (electronic index) with an appropriate entry. The internship can be carried out in business units, public life institutions, scientific and research institutions or others.

Students are responsible for their own search for a placement institution. The student's independence in this respect should be regarded as an important element in the realisation of one of the fundamental objectives of the placement - preparation for going beyond the walls of the university and starting an independent professional activity. The student can find a placement either as a volunteer or as gainful employment.

Diploma subjects

During the fourth semester, undergraduate students shall choose an organisational unit of the Faculty of Chemistry (Department, Faculty, Laboratory) in which they shall realise a block of diploma subjects (diploma lecture, diploma seminar and diploma laboratory) in the sixth semester. After completing the diploma studio in a given unit, fulfilling all requirements for its passing as specified within a given unit and obtaining positive grades in all obligatory subjects specified in the study programme, a student may take the diploma (bachelor's) examination. Undergraduate studies end with a diploma examination.

Additional information

The credit period for the CHEMISTRY faculty is the semester. The Faculty of Chemistry uses an electronic study record (electronic index).

After the first semester of study, both examination dates for the subject "General Chemistry " must be held during the regular examination session.