environmental engineering (IS-NM4O)

"Learning outcomes for the field of environmental engineering, conducted at second cycle studies with a general academic education profile, in accordance with the resolution of the Senate of the University of Bielsko-Biała No. 1074/05/V/2015 of 19 May 2015 on changes in learning outcomes in the field of environmental engineering, first- and second-cycle studies, general academic profile at the Faculty of Materials, Civil and Environmental Engineering. Learning outcomes are knowledge, skills and social competences acquired in the learning process.
• In terms of knowledge, the graduate knows and understands:
- has an extended and in-depth knowledge of certain branches of mathematics, including elements of statistics, including quantitative methods of description and statistical inference necessary for application in environmental engineering.
- has extensive and in-depth knowledge in the field of environmental chemistry, including the knowledge necessary to: - understand chemical processes and migration of elements and chemical compounds in the environment; - anticipation of the effects of the presence of harmful and toxic substances in the environment.
- knows the theoretical basis for the functioning of the apparatus used in environmental research and the basic methods, techniques, tools and materials used to solve complex tasks.
- knows the basic issues of business management in the aspect of environmental protection, including the implementation of ecological policy and procedures for implementing environmental management systems.
- knows the basic issues in the field of spatial planning, including substantive and procedural regulations.
- knows the standards, guidelines and principles of design of environmental engineering objects and their components and additionally for selected cases takes into account their reliability and safety.
- has knowledge of the negative impact of industry (in particular raw materials and energy) on the environment and the correct selection of technologies that minimize anthropopression.
- knows the principles and current possibilities of monitoring environmental elements (hydrosphere, geosphere, atmosphere and biosphere).
- has a structured knowledge of alternative energy sources in terms of techniques of their use, resources, impact on the natural environment, ecological benefits and losses, economic aspects.
- has knowledge in the organization of the investment process, organization of installation works, investment documentation and assessment of investment costs.
- has detailed knowledge of the toxic effects of chemical compounds, including xenobiotics, on elements of the natural environment.
- knows the principles of planning economic and social development, taking into account the conditions of the natural environment.
- knows the rules for creating a sustainable development strategy at different levels of the country's organization in accordance with applicable law; is familiar with EU and national legal acts and documents relating to sustainable development planning.
- knows computer methods applicable in environmental engineering, in particular in the field of design using AutoCAD, artificial intelligence methods and spatial information systems.
- has knowledge of development trends and important new developments in the field of systems and technologies used in environmental engineering.
- analyzes the phenomena and manifestations of synanthropization at different levels of the organization of nature.
- knows and understands the extended concepts and principles in the field of industrial property protection and copyright.
- knows the relevant mathematical methods and models and measurement techniques for forecasting certain processes in the atmosphere and hydrosphere.
- has knowledge of the life cycle of devices, facilities and technical systems used in environmental engineering.
- has knowledge of engineering structures used in environmental engineering.
• In terms of skills, the graduate is able to:
- can carry out statistical analyses using COMputational IT techniques.
- can cooperate in a team, perform measurements of environmental parameters and interpret data from research, including monitoring; can assess the state of the external environment.
- uses SWOT methods and cross-impact analysis to determine development priorities, directions and goals.
- is able to use investment documentation and assess and prepare cost estimates.
- has the ability to communicate in a foreign language, including knowledge of elements of technical language in the field of environmental engineering; has language skills in accordance with the requirements set out for level B2 of the European Language Education System.
- assesses the reliability of the functioning of products and products used in environmental engineering, identifies risks related to the malfunctioning of engineering facilities and indicates ways to counteract threats to people and the natural environment at the stage of their construction and operation.
- put into practice the requirements of environmental management systems and assess their economic aspects.
- is able to select and propose the most advantageous solutions enabling the use of alternative energy sources in selected industries and households.
- assesses the impact of selected industries on the environment and selects technologies that minimize anthropopression.
- can use the learned mathematical models to analyze the processes of automation and control of devices used in environmental engineering.
- can analyze the study of conditions and directions of spatial development and prepare an extract from the land and mortgage register of real estate.
- is able to use specialized software related to the design and assessment of the technical infrastructure of the environment.
- is able to use guidelines, standards and design principles in order to select appropriate processes and elements of the designed device or technological system, including non-standard ones, also using conceptual new methods.
- is able to plan and carry out laboratory experiments and environmental studies in order to assess the state of the natural environment and the effects of the operation of engineering facilities protecting elements of the natural environment.
- can indicate actions to prevent synanthropization of nature.
- uses specialized terminology in the field of environmental engineering in Polish and foreign languages.
- knows how to draw up a schedule of earthworks and is able to manage investment works.
- is able to use the intellectual achievements of others with respect for copyright in order to prepare a scientific study.
- is able to prepare studies, including a research report, preparing him for scientific work.
- can select appropriate mathematical methods and models as well as measurement techniques for forecasting certain processes taking place in the atmosphere and hydrosphere.
• In the field of social competence, the graduate is ready to:
- complements and expands knowledge in the field of modern processes and technologies in environmental engineering.
- works independently and in a team and is able to define priorities and tasks for himself and the team.
- is able to subject planned activities concerning the natural, social and economic environment to public consultations, uses arguments for sustainable and sustainable development.
- is aware of the need to improve professional and personal competences.
- has a sense of responsibility for their own work carried out in accordance with their competences.
- observes ethical principles when collecting and describing data and shows a critical attitude towards plagiarism.
- understands the need to develop pro-ecological technologies.
- is aware of humanity's responsibility for the state of the environment."