ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 1st degree, full-time - 2022/25 edition

interdepartmental faculty

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

full-time first-cycle studies

General information

The interdepartmental faculty of ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION is run jointly by three faculties of the University of Gdansk: Faculty of Biology, Faculty of Chemistry and Faculty of Oceanography and Geography. Full-time studies of the first and second degree on this faculty are administered by the Faculty of Chemistry. The curriculum of the course of study in the field of ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 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).

Undergraduate studies last for three years and culminate in the award of a bachelor's degree.

The Bachelor's degree offers the opportunity to acquire knowledge in basic mathematics and physics, general biology, ecology, hydrobiology, toxicology, functioning of ecosystems, protection of nature and its resources, basic general, analytical, inorganic and physical chemistry, biochemistry and microbiology. Numerous specialised subjects include: environmental chemistry (water, soil and atmosphere), instrumental analysis and monitoring, municipal and industrial waste issues, radiological protection, environmental impact assessment, environmental law, or environmental economics. The studies are strongly oriented towards the development of practical skills that are useful in later professional life. Hence the significant share of practical, laboratory and field classes in the curriculum.

Graduates of the Bachelor's degree programme possess basic interdisciplinary knowledge, skills and competences in general and practical environmental protection issues. In particular, the graduate is prepared to analyse and evaluate the environmental effects of the most important processes occurring in nature, identify and solve basic problems related to environmental protection (resulting from the operation of the laws of nature, human activity, legal and economic aspects) and to act in accordance with the principles of sustainable development. Achievement of the educational results of the Bachelor's degree provides graduates with the possibility of employment in enterprises, organisations and institutions (public and non-governmental) interested in the problems of environmental protection, as well as running their own businesses. Graduates are prepared to continue their education at second-cycle studies and postgraduate studies.

Organisation of the course of study

The studies take place in accordance with the curriculum, developed by the Curriculum Council of the course ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION and approved by the UG Senate. Within the framework of the studies, students attend obligatory subjects, as well as subjects chosen by them from the offered elective subjects.

Each subject is assigned a certain number of ECTS points. ECTS credits are a numerical value (from 1 to 60) assigned 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 study, e.g. lectures, auditorium and laboratory exercises, internships, seminars, thesis, 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 credits per year (30 credits in each semester) from compulsory and elective subjects combined.

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

Compulsory subjects (obligatory)

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 4 (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.

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's transcript with an appropriate entry. The traineeship can be carried out in economic 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, first-cycle students shall choose the organisational unit (Department, Department, Laboratory) in which they shall realise the diploma subject block (diploma seminar and diploma laboratory) in the sixth semester. The place of realisation of the diploma subject block shall be, as appropriate, the Faculty of Biology, the Faculty of Chemistry or the Faculty of Oceanography and Geography, depending on the organisational unit's affiliation to the structures of the faculties concerned. After completion of the diploma block at a given unit, fulfilment of all requirements for its passing as specified within a given unit and obtaining positive grades in all obligatory subjects specified in the study programme, the student may take the diploma (bachelor's) examination. Undergraduate studies end with a diploma examination.

Additional information

The credit period in the course "ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION" is one semester.

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

In order to choose the place where the diploma subjects are to be taken, the student may consult the year supervisor or the vice-dean.