DESCRIPTION OF PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR THE FIRST-TIER,
FULL-TIME DAY STUDIES IN OCEANOGRAPHY
SINCE THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2012-2013
SYMBOL
DESCRIPTION OF LEARNING OUTCOMES
FOR SPECIFIC FIELDS
DESCRIPTION OF LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR SPECIFIC
DISCIPLINES
SYMBOL
KNOWLEDGE
P1A_W01 Students understand basic phenomena and processes
in nature
K_W02
K_W03
K_W04
P1A_W02 Students use empirical approach for interpreting
natural phenomena and processes, but also fully
understand the significance of mathematical and
statistical methods
K_W05
K_W06
K_ W07
Students understand and correctly describe the basic physical,
biological, chemical and geological phenomena, and natural processes
taking place in aquatic environment with a particular focus on marine
environment
Students are able to explain the basic principles that govern the
functioning of aquatic ecosystems
Students know and describe the relationships between animate and
inanimate elements of aquatic environment; students are aware of the
complex nature of aquatic environments, their intricacies and natural
variability
Students know mathematical and statistical methods that are
applicable to oceanographic research
Students use empirical approach when interpreting the processes
taking place in the seas and oceans, but also fully understand the
significance of mathematical and statistical methods
Students understand how to draw conclusions and make inferences
based on observations and the analysis of collected data
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P1A_W03 Students have knowledge in the fields of mathematics,
physics and chemistry that is necessary for
understanding the basic natural phenomena and
processes
P1A_W04 Students have knowledge about the most important
problems within scientific fields and disciplines
related to the studied discipline, and are aware of their
interconnections with other disciplines of natural
sciences
P1A_W05 Students have knowledge about the basic concepts
and terminology related to nature, and are familiar
with the development of scientific fields and
disciplines related to the chosen field of study,
including pertinent research methods
P1A_W06 Students have knowledge in the field of statistics and
information technology at the level allowing for
describing and interpreting the natural phenomena
K_W01
Students have clear knowledge in the fields of mathematics, physics,
chemistry, biology and ecology that is necessary for understanding the
basic phenomena and processes occurring in aquatic environment
K_W08
Students know and understand the basic topics/problems in
oceanographic research; students are aware of interconnections
between these problems as well as with other disciplines of natural
sciences
K_W09
Students have knowledge about the basic concepts and terms used in
natural sciences; students understand and can describe basic concepts
in the field of marine sciences, and are familiar with the development
of oceanography, i.e. with the most important directions and the
newest research methods
K_W10
Students are able to describe basic concepts related to the functioning
of coastal areas in the seas and oceans, particularly in the Baltic Sea
K_W11
Students are familiar with conceptual categories and oceanographic
terminology in English and/or Latin language
K_W12
Students are familiar with the basic statistical tools which allow for
characterizing the aquatic environment and interpreting data related to
the phenomena and processes that take place in it
K_W13
Students know and can properly select IT tools in order to create and
use data sets, and to interpret the fundamental mathematical formulas
as well as perform calculations for characterizing the phenomena
occurring in marine environment
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P1A_W07 Students have knowledge about the basic techniques
and research tools used in the studied field of science
and related disciplines
K_W14
K_W15
P1A_W08 Students understand the relationship between the
achievements in the selected field and discipline of
natural sciences and the possibility of using them in
the socioeconomic aspects of life, including the
sustainable use of biodiversity
K_W16
K_W17
K_W18
K_W19
P1A_W09 Students know the basic rules of safety and hygiene at
work, and ergonomics
P1A_W10 Students know and understand the basic concepts and
rules of industrial property protection and copyright
laws, and can make use of patent resources
P1A_W11 Students know the general rules for creating and
developing individual entrepreneurship by using
knowledge in the scope of the fields of science and
disciplines related to the studied discipline
K_W20
K_W21
K_W22
Students know the basic techniques, research methods and tools that
are used on the job by a modern oceanographer
Students distinguish tools that are proper for investigating the animate
and inanimate elements of marine environment in the scope of studied
discipline, and can explain the rules of their application
Students recognize potential threats to aquatic environment resulting
from the development of civilization, in particular from intense human
impact in the coastal areas of the seas and oceans
Students understand and can explain the impact of human activities on
the biodiversity of marine ecosystems
Students can describe the basic principles of managing the marine
environment and its resources, and can explain the consequences of
disturbing the equilibrium in marine ecosystems
Students know the basic legal regulations related to sustainable
development of marine environment, and nature protection
Students can define the basic rules of safety and hygiene at work
related to the job of oceanographer in the laboratory, at sea and on
land
Students know and understand the basic concepts and rules of
industrial property protection and copyright laws, and are aware of the
limitations resulting from copyright as well as can make use of patent
resources
Students know the rules for preparing proposals aimed at obtaining
funds to support scientific projects (related to monitoring, among
others) and educational projects dealing with the functioning and
protection of marine environment
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K_W23
Students are able to list the national and international organizations
which financially and structurally support activities aimed at
developing research in the field of oceanography and the protection of
aquatic environment
K_W24
Students know the connections between the economy and legal
regulations with regard to sustainable development of marine
resources
SKILLS
P1A_U01 Students apply the basic research techniques and tools
in the field of sciences and disciplines related to the
studied discipline
P1A_U02 Students comprehend Polish literature in the field of
sciences and disciplines related to the studied
discipline; students read with comprehension simple
scientific texts in English
P1A_U03 Students use the available sources of information,
including electronic resources
P1A_U04 Students perform simple scientific tasks or analyses
under the supervision of academic advisor
K_U06
Students can independently choose and apply the basic research
techniques and tools in the field of oceanography that are adequate for
the considered research problem
K_U01
Students independently search for and comprehend Polish literature in
the field of marine sciences
K_U02
Students read with comprehension simple scientific texts in English
K_U03
Students are capable of using information from scientific publications
and other sources
Students use the available sources of information, including
information technology, multimedia and internet resources
K_U04
K_U05
Students can evaluate and elaborate the used resources
K_U07
Under the supervision of academic advisor, students can perform the
basic scientific tasks related to the analysis of aquatic environment by
using the appropriate descriptive and identification methods
K_U08
Students can independently acquire knowledge in order to develop
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their research skills by using the guidelines of academic advisor
K_U09
P1A_U05 Students apply the basic statistical methods,
algorithms and IT techniques to describe phenomena
and analyze data
K_U10
K_U11
Students can analyze simple information about aquatic environment
that had been acquired in order to elaborate the research paper outline
under the supervision of academic advisor
Students use the basic mathematical and statistical methods to analyze
data and characterize the phenomena and processes that occur in
marine environment
Students can independently employ computer software used in
oceanography
P1A_U06 Students conduct observations and simple physical,
biological and chemical measurements in the
laboratory and the field
K_U12
Students can conduct observations and the laboratory- and field-based
basic physical, biological, chemical and geological measurements in
the field of oceanography
P1A_U07 Students have skills of drawing correct conclusions
and making inferences based on data originating from
various sources
K_U13
Students have skills of drawing correct conclusions and making
inferences based on data originating from various sources
P1A_U08 Students use scientific language during discussions
with specialists in the selected scientific discipline
K_U14
Students use the prescribed scientific terminology when presenting
and discussing oceanographic problems
P1A_U09 Students can prepare a well-documented elaboration of
problems in the field of sciences and disciplines
related to the studied discipline, both in Polish and
foreign language
K_U15
Students can prepare a documented elaboration, multimedia
presentation or poster on the selected problem in marine sciences, in
Polish and/or English language
P1A_U10 Students can make oral presentations in Polish and/or
foreign language on the detailed issues in the field of
sciences and disciplines related to the studied
discipline
K_U16
P1A_U11 Students learn independently in a self-directed way
K_U18
K_U17
Students can make oral presentations in Polish and/or English
language on the detailed issues in the field of oceanography
Students can communicate in English language by using the basic
professional terminology
Students learn independently in a self-directed way, broaden their
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knowledge on the subjects presented during courses, and can skillfully
use the available sources of information
P1A_U12 Students have language skills in the field of sciences
and disciplines related to the studied discipline, in
accordance with level B2 of the Common European
Framework of Reference for Languages
K_U19
Students have language skills in the field of marine sciences in
accordance with the requirements for level B2 of the Common
European Framework of Reference for Languages
SOCIAL COMPETENCIES
P1A_K01 Students understand the necessity of life-long learning
P1A_K02 Students can cooperate and work in a group by
assuming different roles
P1A_K03 Students can correctly establish priorities during the
realization of tasks that had been set my themselves or
others
K_K01
Students know the limitations of their own knowledge, understand the
necessity of life-long learning and professional training
K_K02
Students are open to new ideas and ready to revise their viewpoints
K_K03
Students can cooperate and work as a team by assuming different
roles
K_K04
Students can correctly establish priorities for the realization of a task
defined by themselves or others
Students effectively organize their work and critically evaluate the
level of progression
Students are ready to undertake professional challenges posed by
academic advisor; students show activity, persistence and promptness
during the realization of individual and team-based tasks
K_K05
K_K06
P1A_K04 Students correctly identify and solve dilemmas related
to their professional activities
K_K07
Students understand the meaning of intellectual honesty and value it
K_K08
Students are aware of the dilemmas related to the professional
activities of oceanographer, and understand the need for reflection on
ethics as well as the necessity of following the standards of
professional ethics
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P1A_K05 Students understand the necessity of broadening their
professional and personal competencies
P1A_K06 Students are responsible for their own and others'
safety at work, and can follow the prescribed
emergency procedures
K_K09
Students are aware of the importance of professionalism in their
activities
K_K10
Students are aware of the necessity of broadening their professional
and personal competencies
K_K11
Students are responsible for their own and others' safety at work
K_K12
Students are aware of the risks and threats associated with working as
an oceanographer in the laboratory, at sea and on land
Students are responsible for the specialized equipment for the
laboratory and field research, which had been entrusted to them
Students understand the necessity of life-long learning focused on
oceanographic research
Students understand the necessity of posing questions and problems in
order to broaden their knowledge in the field of marine sciences
K_K13
P1A_K07 Students exhibit a need for life-long learning in their
chosen discipline
K_K14
K_K15
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