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KNOWLEDGE
-EEP_W1 - functioning of biotic and abiotic elements of the environment (air, soil, water, plants and animals)
-EEP_W2 - mechanisms and processes in the environment
-EEP_W3 - different kinds of hazards and methods of their identification, reduction or elimination from the environment
SKILLS
-EEP_U1 - acquire, verify, evaluate and integrate environmental and geographical data from various sources
-EEP_U2 - utilize obtained data for environmental and anthropogenic impact assessments
-EEP_U3 - conduct multi-faceted analysis of natural environment conditions and processes
SOCIAL SKILLS
-EEP_K1 - apply obtained knowledge about the environment for engineering solutions
-EEP_K2 - explain complex environmental issues with the context of their socio-economic impacts to the public