Rural environment as an area susceptible for degradation. Human impact on water, air, soil and landscape. Main sources of pollution. Preventing methods according to water and air pollution. Evaluation of the rate of degradation and valorisation of observed modifications. Mining pressure in rural areas. Use of renewable energy in rural areas.
KNOWLEDGE:
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
EEP_W5 - methods to select the technologies minimizing consequences of anthropopressure in 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
EEP_K7 - solve professional problems correctly understanding the importance of gaining information from reliable sources