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Sustainable development- the challenge of XXI century

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Course ID: 0400-BAM27D
Erasmus code / ISCED: (unknown) / (0521) Environmental sciences The ISCED (International Standard Classification of Education) code has been designed by UNESCO.
Course title: Sustainable development- the challenge of XXI century
Name in Polish: Sustainable development- the challenge of XXI century
Organizational unit: Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection
Course groups:
ECTS credit allocation (and other scores): 0 OR 3.00 OR 1.00 OR 2.00 (differs over time) Basic information on ECTS credits allocation principles:
  • the annual hourly workload of the student’s work required to achieve the expected learning outcomes for a given stage is 1500-1800h, corresponding to 60 ECTS;
  • the student’s weekly hourly workload is 45 h;
  • 1 ECTS point corresponds to 25-30 hours of student work needed to achieve the assumed learning outcomes;
  • weekly student workload necessary to achieve the assumed learning outcomes allows to obtain 1.5 ECTS;
  • work required to pass the course, which has been assigned 3 ECTS, constitutes 10% of the semester student load.
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Language: English
(in Polish) Forma studiów:

(in Polish) stacjonarne
Prerequisits:

Proficiency in modern spoken and written English, ability to cause-effect thinking and to analysis and synthesis, computer skills.
Short description:

The aim of the course is to introduce the theoretical and practical aspects of sustainable development. SD rules are discussed on the basis of various economic sectors: energy, transport, agriculture. Issues related to the problem of excessive consumption, environmental awareness and practical methods to reduce the negative impact on the natural environment are addressed.
Learning outcomes:

Student:

• explains the economic and social causes of degradation of the environment

• characterizes climate change problems as a basis for defining an environmental policy,

• identifies opportunities for the use of the modern inventions in favor of sustainable development,

• uses specialized terms in English in the field of environmental protection and sustainable development,

• formulates judgments on important social and environmental issues.

Classes in period "Winter Semester 2026/2027" (future)

Time span: 2026-10-01 - 2027-02-14
Selected timetable range:
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Type of class:
Lecture, 15 hours more information
Coordinators: Natalia Ratajczyk
Group instructors: (unknown)
Students list: (inaccessible to you)
Credit: Course - (in Polish) Ocena zgodna z regulaminem studiów
Lecture - (in Polish) Ocena zgodna z regulaminem studiów
(in Polish) Czy ECTS?:

(in Polish) T
Additional Information:

Attendance is mandatory
(in Polish) Czy IRK BWZ?:

(in Polish) T
Teaching Method:

Conversational lecture:

A combination of a lecture with elements of interaction, discussion, asking questions, and the performance of theoretical or practical tasks by the students.
Method and Criteria of Assessment:

Assessment of substantive, technical and visual aspects of the presentation


Test grade:

0-59% - Fail

60-68% - 3

69-76% - 3+

77-84% - 4

85-92% - 4+

93-100% - 5
(in Polish) Metody weryfikacji i oceny stopnia osiągnięcia założonych efektów uczenia się:

Presence, activity, a short presentation during classes and a test at the end of the course
Course Content:

Content of the course is related the theoretical and practical aspects of sustainable development, including Sustainable Development Goals. SD rules are discussed on the basis of case studies related to renewable energy, sustainable transport, organic agriculture, sustainable cities. Issues related to the problem of excessive consumption, environmental awareness and practical methods to reduce the negative impact on the natural environment are addressed.
Bibliography:

1. SOER 2020 — The European environment — state and outlook 2020

2. Sustainable Development Goals - Agenda 2030

3. European Green Deal (EU 2019)

Case studies

Classes in period "Winter Semester 2025/2026" (past)

Time span: 2025-10-01 - 2026-02-22
Selected timetable range:
Go to timetable
Type of class:
Lecture, 15 hours, 15 places more information
Coordinators: Natalia Ratajczyk
Group instructors: Natalia Ratajczyk
Students list: (inaccessible to you)
Credit: Course - (in Polish) Ocena zgodna z regulaminem studiów
Lecture - (in Polish) Ocena zgodna z regulaminem studiów
(in Polish) Czy ECTS?:

(in Polish) T
Additional Information:

Attendance is mandatory
(in Polish) Czy IRK BWZ?:

(in Polish) T
Teaching Method:

Conversational lecture:

A combination of a lecture with elements of interaction, discussion, asking questions, and the performance of theoretical or practical tasks by the students.
Method and Criteria of Assessment:

Assessment of substantive, technical and visual aspects of the presentation


Test grade:

0-59% - Fail

60-68% - 3

69-76% - 3+

77-84% - 4

85-92% - 4+

93-100% - 5
(in Polish) Metody weryfikacji i oceny stopnia osiągnięcia założonych efektów uczenia się:

Presence, activity, a short presentation during classes and a test at the end of the course
Course Content:

Content of the course is related the theoretical and practical aspects of sustainable development, including Sustainable Development Goals. SD rules are discussed on the basis of case studies related to renewable energy, sustainable transport, organic agriculture, sustainable cities. Issues related to the problem of excessive consumption, environmental awareness and practical methods to reduce the negative impact on the natural environment are addressed.
Bibliography:

1. SOER 2020 — The European environment — state and outlook 2020

2. Sustainable Development Goals - Agenda 2030

3. European Green Deal (EU 2019)

Case studies

Classes in period "Winter Semester 2024/2025" (past)

Time span: 2024-10-01 - 2025-03-02
Selected timetable range:
Go to timetable
Type of class:
Lecture, 15 hours, 20 places more information
Coordinators: Natalia Ratajczyk
Group instructors: Natalia Ratajczyk
Students list: (inaccessible to you)
Credit: Course - (in Polish) Ocena zgodna z regulaminem studiów
Lecture - (in Polish) Ocena zgodna z regulaminem studiów
(in Polish) Czy ECTS?:

(in Polish) T
Additional Information:

Attendance is mandatory
(in Polish) Czy IRK BWZ?:

(in Polish) T
Teaching Method:

Conversational lecture:

A combination of a lecture with elements of interaction, discussion, asking questions, and the performance of theoretical or practical tasks by the students.
Method and Criteria of Assessment:

Assessment of substantive, technical and visual aspects of the presentation


Test grade:

0-59% - Fail

60-68% - 3

69-76% - 3+

77-84% - 4

85-92% - 4+

93-100% - 5
(in Polish) Metody weryfikacji i oceny stopnia osiągnięcia założonych efektów uczenia się:

Presence, activity, a short presentation during classes and a test at the end of the course
Course Content:

Content of the course is related the theoretical and practical aspects of sustainable development, including Sustainable Development Goals. SD rules are discussed on the basis of case studies related to renewable energy, sustainable transport, organic agriculture, sustainable cities. Issues related to the problem of excessive consumption, environmental awareness and practical methods to reduce the negative impact on the natural environment are addressed.
Bibliography:

1. SOER 2020 — The European environment — state and outlook 2020

2. Sustainable Development Goals - Agenda 2030

3. European Green Deal (EU 2019)

Case studies

Classes in period "Winter Semester 2023/2024" (past)

Time span: 2023-10-01 - 2024-02-25
Selected timetable range:
Go to timetable
Type of class:
Lecture, 15 hours, 25 places more information
Coordinators: Natalia Ratajczyk
Group instructors: Natalia Ratajczyk
Students list: (inaccessible to you)
Credit: Course - (in Polish) Ocena zgodna z regulaminem studiów
Lecture - (in Polish) Ocena zgodna z regulaminem studiów
(in Polish) Czy ECTS?:

(in Polish) T
Additional Information:

-
(in Polish) Czy IRK BWZ?:

(in Polish) T
Teaching Method:

Conversational lecture:

A combination of a lecture with elements of interaction, discussion, asking questions, and the performance of theoretical or practical tasks by the students.
Method and Criteria of Assessment:

Assessment of substantive, technical and visual aspects of the presentation


Test grade:

0-59% - Fail

60-68% - 3

69-76% - 3+

77-84% - 4

85-92% - 4+

93-100% - 5
(in Polish) Metody weryfikacji i oceny stopnia osiągnięcia założonych efektów uczenia się:

Presence, activity, a short presentation during classes and a test at the end of the course
Course Content:

Content of the course is related the theoretical and practical aspects of sustainable development, including Sustainable Development Goals. SD rules are discussed on the basis of case studies related to renewable energy, sustainable transport, organic agriculture, sustainable cities. Issues related to the problem of excessive consumption, environmental awareness and practical methods to reduce the negative impact on the natural environment are addressed.
Bibliography:

1. SOER 2020 — The European environment — state and outlook 2020

2. Sustainable Development Goals - Agenda 2030

3. European Green Deal (EU 2019)

Case studies

Classes in period "Winter Semester 2022/2023" (past)

Time span: 2022-10-01 - 2023-02-19
Selected timetable range:
Go to timetable
Type of class:
Lecture, 15 hours, 25 places more information
Coordinators: Natalia Ratajczyk
Group instructors: Natalia Ratajczyk
Students list: (inaccessible to you)
Credit: Course - (in Polish) Ocena zgodna z regulaminem studiów
Lecture - (in Polish) Ocena zgodna z regulaminem studiów
(in Polish) Czy ECTS?:

(in Polish) T
Additional Information:

-
(in Polish) Czy IRK BWZ?:

(in Polish) T
Teaching Method:

Interactive lecture
Method and Criteria of Assessment:

Presence, activity, a short presentation during classes or a test at the end of the course
Course Content:

Content of the course is related the theoretical and practical aspects of sustainable development. SD rules are discussed on the basis of case studies related to renewable energy, sustainable transport, organic agriculture, sustainable cities. Issues related to the problem of excessive consumption, environmental awareness and practical methods to reduce the negative impact on the natural environment are addressed.
Bibliography:

1. Case studies

2. SOER 2020 — The European environment — state and outlook 2020

3. Sustainable Development Goals - Agenda 2030

4. European Green Deal (EU 2019)

Classes in period "Winter Semester 2021/2022" (past)

Time span: 2021-10-01 - 2022-01-23
Selected timetable range:
Go to timetable
Type of class:
Lecture, 15 hours, 25 places more information
Coordinators: Natalia Ratajczyk
Group instructors: Natalia Ratajczyk
Students list: (inaccessible to you)
Credit: Course - (in Polish) Ocena zgodna z regulaminem studiów
Lecture - (in Polish) Ocena zgodna z regulaminem studiów
(in Polish) Czy ECTS?:

(in Polish) T
Additional Information:

-
(in Polish) Czy IRK BWZ?:

(in Polish) T
Teaching Method:

Interactive lecture
Method and Criteria of Assessment:

Presence, activity, a short presentation during classes or a test at the end of the course
Course Content:

Content of the course is related the theoretical and practical aspects of sustainable development. SD rules are discussed on the basis of case studies related to renewable energy, sustainable transport, organic agriculture, sustainable cities. Issues related to the problem of excessive consumption, environmental awareness and practical methods to reduce the negative impact on the natural environment are addressed.
Bibliography:

1. Case studies

2. SOER 2020 — The European environment — state and outlook 2020

3. Sustainable Development Goals - Agenda 2030

4. European Green Deal (EU 2019)

Classes in period "Winter Semester 2020/2021" (past)

Time span: 2020-10-01 - 2021-02-07
Selected timetable range:
Go to timetable
Type of class:
Lecture, 15 hours, 25 places more information
Coordinators: Natalia Ratajczyk
Group instructors: Natalia Ratajczyk
Students list: (inaccessible to you)
Credit: Course - (in Polish) Ocena zgodna z regulaminem studiów
Lecture - (in Polish) Ocena zgodna z regulaminem studiów
(in Polish) Czy ECTS?:

(in Polish) T
Additional Information:

-
(in Polish) Czy IRK BWZ?:

(in Polish) T
Teaching Method:

Problem lecture
Method and Criteria of Assessment:

Presence, activity, presentation or test
Course Content:

Content of the course is related the theoretical and practical aspects of sustainable development. SD rules are discussed on the basis of case studies related to renewable energy, sustainable transport, organic agriculture, sustainable cities. Issues related to the problem of excessive consumption, environmental awareness and practical methods to reduce the negative impact on the natural environment are addressed.
Bibliography:

1. Case studies

2. SOER 2020 — The European environment — state and outlook 2020

3. Sustainable Development Goals - Agenda 2030

4. European Green Deal (EU 2019)

Classes in period "Winter Semester 2019/2020" (past)

Time span: 2019-10-01 - 2020-02-23
Selected timetable range:
Go to timetable
Type of class:
Lecture, 13 hours, 70 places more information
Coordinators: Natalia Ratajczyk
Group instructors: Natalia Ratajczyk
Students list: (inaccessible to you)
Credit: Course - (in Polish) Ocena zgodna z regulaminem studiów
Lecture - (in Polish) Ocena zgodna z regulaminem studiów
(in Polish) Czy ECTS?:

(in Polish) T
Additional Information:

-
(in Polish) Czy IRK BWZ?:

(in Polish) T
Teaching Method:

Problem lecture
Method and Criteria of Assessment:

Presence, activity, presentation for higher grade
Course Content:

Content of the course is related the theoretical and practical aspects of sustainable development. SD rules are discussed on the basis of case studies related to renewable energy, sustainable transport, organic agriculture, sustainable cities. Issues related to the problem of excessive consumption, environmental awareness and practical methods to reduce the negative impact on the natural environment are addressed.
Bibliography:

1. Action Programme – Agenda 21

2. Sustainable Development Goals

3. Case studies

4. SOER 2015 — The European environment — state and outlook 2015

5. Sustainable Development Goals - Agenda 2030

Classes in period "Winter Semester 2018/2019" (past)

Time span: 2018-10-01 - 2019-02-10
Selected timetable range:
Go to timetable
Type of class:
Lecture, 13 hours, 100 places more information
Coordinators: Natalia Ratajczyk
Group instructors: Natalia Ratajczyk
Students list: (inaccessible to you)
Credit: Course - (in Polish) Ocena zgodna z regulaminem studiów
Lecture - (in Polish) Ocena zgodna z regulaminem studiów
(in Polish) Czy ECTS?:

(in Polish) T
Additional Information:

-
(in Polish) Czy IRK BWZ?:

(in Polish) T
Teaching Method:

Problem lecture
Method and Criteria of Assessment:

Presence, activity, presentation for higher grade
Course Content:

Content of the course is related the theoretical and practical aspects of sustainable development. SD rules are discussed on the basis of case studies related to renewable energy, sustainable transport, organic agriculture, sustainable cities. Issues related to the problem of excessive consumption, environmental awareness and practical methods to reduce the negative impact on the natural environment are addressed.
Bibliography:

1. Action Programme – Agenda 21

2. Sustainable Development Goals

3. Case studies

4. SOER 2015 — The European environment — state and outlook 2015

5. Sustainable Development Goals - Agenda 2030

Classes in period "Winter Semester 2017/2018" (past)

Time span: 2017-10-01 - 2018-02-09
Selected timetable range:
Go to timetable
Type of class:
Lecture, 13 hours, 100 places more information
Coordinators: Natalia Ratajczyk
Group instructors: Natalia Ratajczyk
Students list: (inaccessible to you)
Credit: Course - (in Polish) Ocena zgodna z regulaminem studiów
Lecture - (in Polish) Ocena zgodna z regulaminem studiów
(in Polish) Czy ECTS?:

(in Polish) T
Additional Information:

-
(in Polish) Czy IRK BWZ?:

(in Polish) T
Teaching Method:

Problem lecture
Method and Criteria of Assessment:

Presence, activity, presentation for higher grade
Course Content:

Content of the course is related the theoretical and practical aspects of sustainable development. SD rules are discussed on the basis of case studies related to renewable energy, sustainable transport, organic agriculture, sustainable cities. Issues related to the problem of excessive consumption, environmental awareness and practical methods to reduce the negative impact on the natural environment are addressed.
Bibliography:

1. Action Programme – Agenda 21

2. Sustainable Development Goals

3. Case studies

4. SOER 2015 — The European environment — state and outlook 2015

5. Sustainable Development Goals - Agenda 2030
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