SINCE THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2012-2013
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DESCRIPTION OF LEARNING OUTCOMES
FOR SPECIFIC FIELDS
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KNOWLEDGE
P2A_W03 Students have in-depth knowledge of exact sciences related to the studied discipline, in particular of biophysics, biochemistry, biomathematics, geochemistry, biogeochemistry and geophysics
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DESCRIPTION OF LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR
SPECIFIC DISCIPLINES
Students have detailed knowledge of exact sciences related to oceanography which is necessary for explaining and interpreting phenomena and processes that occur in marine environment (adequately for the studied specialty)
P2A_W01 Students understand complex phenomena and processes in nature
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P2A_W02 Students consequently use and disseminate the rule of exact interpreting the natural phenomena and processes in research and practical activities by using empirical data
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Students understand and correctly describe the complex physical, biological, chemical and geological phenomena, and the natural processes taking place in marine environment and the coastal zone
Students understand and are able to explain the laws of nature that govern marine ecosystems
Students consequently use scientific approach for interpreting the natural phenomena and processes that occur in the seas and oceans
Students analyze and select appropriate methods of research as well as evaluate the flows and imperfections of the methods used
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P2A_W04 Students have in-depth knowledge in the scope of scientific fields and disciplines related to the studied discipline which allows them to recognize relationships and dependencies in nature
P2A_W05 Students have knowledge about problems which are presently discussed in the specialized literature in the scope of the studied scientific field and discipline
P2A_W06 Students have knowledge of statistics at the level of forecasting (modeling) natural phenomena and processes; students know specialized IT tools
P2A_W07 Students have knowledge about the principles of research planning with the application of research techniques and tools used in the scientific fields and disciplines related to the studied discipline
P2A_W08 Students know how to apply for and manage funding for realizing scientific and applicative
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Students apply the rules of making inferences based on the analysis of samples collected in the marine environment and the observations and experiments in the scope of marine sciences
Students have in-depth detailed knowledge of marine sciences which they are able to develop further and apply in a constructive way
Students can explain and analyze the interrelations among the phenomena and processes that occur in the marine environment
Students know and explain the concepts and terms used in the modern-day oceanographic literature
Students can present the newest trends in the development of marine research and the currently used methods of research
Students know and apply the mathematical and statistical tools which allow for describing the marine environment and forecasting phenomena and processes that occur in this environment
Students know and select specialized IT tools in order to create and use data bases as well as to make calculations related to the functioning of the marine environment
Students know the advanced techniques, research methods and tools related to the studied specialty which are currently used by professional oceanographers
Students explain and properly apply the methodology for environmental research planning
Students know the available sources of funding research in natural sciences
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P2A_W10
P2A_W11 projects in the scope of scientific fields and disciplines related to the studied discipline
P2A_W09 Students know the basic rules of safety and hygiene at work, and ergonomics
Students know and understand the basic concepts and rules of industrial property protection and copyright laws, and the necessity of intellectual property management; students can make use of patent resources
Students know the general rules of creating and developing individual resourcefulness by using knowledge in the scientific fields and disciplines related to the studied discipline
P2A_U01 Students apply advanced techniques and research tools in the scope of scientific fields and disciplines related to the studied discipline
P2A_U02 Students can proficiently use Polish scientific literature in the scientific fields and disciplines
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Students know how to apply for and manage funding for realizing scientific and applicative projects in the scope of aquatic research
Students know and explain the basic rules of safety and hygiene at work with regard to the professional activities of an oceanographer in the laboratory, at sea and on land
Students know the principles of creating complex procedures for sampling and making observations in the marine environment (compatible with the studied specialty) in accordance with the rules of safety and hygiene at work
Students know and understand the basic concepts and rules of industrial property protection and copyright laws; students use the available information sources in accordance with copyright law
Students know the rules of sustainable and integrated use of marine resources aimed at creating and developing individual enterprises
SKILLS
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Students can select and independently apply the advanced techniques and research tools in the scope of oceanography which are adequate for the studied specialty and the investigated research problem
Students independently search for and proficiently use Polish literature in the scope of marine sciences
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related to the studied discipline; students read and comprehend complex scientific texts in English language
P2A_U03 Students have skills to critically analyze and select information, particularly from electronic resources
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Students plan and conduct research tasks or analyses under the supervision of academic advisor
Students apply statistical methods and IT techniques and tools to describe phenomena and analyze specialized data
P2A_U06 Students collect and interpret empirical data; students formulate appropriate conclusions based on the collected data
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Students read and comprehend specialized scientific texts in
English
Students use the available information sources, including IT, multimedia and internet resources; students critically evaluate the resources used
Students efficiently use electronic access to oceanographic journals and data bases
Students perform scientific tasks in the scope of marine environment analysis by using the appropriate methods of description and identification, under the supervision of academic advisor
Students plan research under the supervision of academic advisor
Students analyze the information about marine environment that has been obtained during research in order to create scientific reports
Students apply the appropriate mathematical and statistical methods for analyzing data and describing the phenomena and processes that occur in the marine environment
Students independently use specialized software packages that are used in modern-day oceanography
Students create data bases by using the results of scientific investigations
Students conduct observations and make the detailed measurements in the field and the laboratory in the scope of physics, biology, chemistry and geology; students interpret the
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P2A_U07 Students can formulate reasoned opinions on the
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P2A_U11 basis of data originating from different sources
P2A_U08 Students can prepare oral presentations in the scope of scientific work by applying various means of verbal communication
P2A_U09 Students are capable of writing a scientific paper in Polish language and a short communication in foreign language based on their own scientific research
Students can make oral presentations, in Polish and foreign language, about specific issues in the scope of scientific fields and disciplines related to the studied discipline
Students independently plan their professional or scientific careers
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K_U19 results of these measurements and observations, and draw appropriate conclusions
Students can synthesize and analyze their own opinions and those of other authors
Students can prepare oral presentations of scientific character in the scope of studied specialty by efficiently using different means of verbal communication
Students have an extended skill of preparing correctly documented scientific study in Polish based on their own research
Students have a skill of writing a short scientific text in English based on their own research
Students can make oral presentations, in Polish and/or English language, about specific issues in the scope of marine sciences related to the studied specialty
Students proficiently communicate in English, including the use of professional terminology
Students apply their oceanographic knowledge to independently plan and organize their professional or scientific careers; students broaden their knowledge in order to meet the needs of job market
P2A_U12 Students have language skills in the scope of scientific fields and disciplines related to the studied discipline, in accordance with level B2+ of the Common European Framework of Reference for Language
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Students have language skills in the scope of marine sciences in accordance with level B2+ of the Common European
Framework of Reference for Language
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SOCIAL COMPETENCIES
P2A_K01 Students understand the necessity of life-long learning; students can inspire and organize the K_K01
Students know the limitations of their knowledge and professional skills; students demonstrate the need for learning process for other persons continuous learning and professional improvement
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Students can inspire others to broaden their knowledge
P2A_K02 Students can work and cooperate in a team by assuming different roles
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P2A_K03 Students can correctly establish priorities for the realization of a task defined by themselves or others
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Students can work and cooperate in a team by actively assuming different roles, including the role of a leader
Students can communicate with specialists and non-specialists in the situations related to the work of an oceanographer
Students can correctly establish priorities for the realization of a task defined by themselves or others
Students independently and effectively organize their work and critically evaluate the level of its progression
Students undertake scientific challenges posed by a supervisor; students show activity, persistence and promptness during the realization of individual and team-based tasks
P2A_K04 Students correctly identify and solve professional dilemmas
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P2A_K05 Students understand the necessity of systematic reading of literature in the field of science and popular science related to the studied discipline in order to broaden their knowledge
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Students follow the rules of intellectual honesty
Students correctly identify and solve the dilemmas related to the professional activities of an oceanographer; students understand the need for reflection on ethical issues as well as the necessity of following the standards of professional ethics
Students systematically use literature in the field of science and popular science in order to broaden their knowledge; students can select literature which is appropriate for the currently elaborated scientific study
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P2A_K06 Students assume responsibility for assessing hazards associated with the application of research techniques, and for providing safe work environment
P2A_K07 Students systematically update their knowledge in the field of natural sciences, and know its practical applications
P2A_K08 Students can think and act resourcefully
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Students show responsibility and are aware of hazards associated with working in the laboratory, the field and at sea; students provide safe work environment when conducting oceanographic investigations
Students are responsible and take care of the entrusted specialized equipment for conducting research in the laboratory and the field
Students systematically update their oceanographic knowledge in order to identify the newest trends in research
Students know and appreciate the practical applications of their knowledge
Students can use their qualifications to undertake activities aimed at initiating and realizing professional tasks
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