DESCRIPTION OF PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR THE FIRST-TIER,
FULL-TIME DAY STUDIES IN WATER MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION OF WATER RESOURCES
SINCE THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2014-2015
SYMBOL
DESCRIPTION OF LEARNING
OUTCOMES FOR SPECIFIC FIELDS
DESCRIPTION OF LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR
SPECIFIC DISCIPLINES
SYMBOL
KNOWLAGE
P1P_W01
P1P_W02
Students understand basic phenomena and
processes occurring in nature
Students use the empirical basis for
interpreting natural phenomena and
processes, and have the full understanding
of the significance of mathematical and
statistical methods of analysis
K_W01
K_W02
K_W03
K_W04
K_W05
K_W17
Students identify and understand basic processes and
phenomena in the field of biology, physics and chemistry
as well as analyze their occurrence in relation to the
natural environment
Students characterize the rules of using natural laws in
technology and everyday life
Students describe the significance of mathematical and
statistical methods in natural sciences
Students describe the laws which govern the natural water
cycle
Students have knowledge of exact sciences which allows
them to comprehend the processes and phenomena
occurring in the hydrosphere; students also have
knowledge about Earth's geography which is defined as a
uniform system of interrelated and interacting components
Students detect and identify the main types of pollution
sources of surface water and groundwater
K_W18
Students characterize and understand the processes
involved in the treatment of water and wastewater
K_W28
Students analyze interrelations among the processes and
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P1P_W03
P1P_W04
Students have the necessary knowledge of
mathematics, physics and chemistry that
allows them to comprehend basic processes
and phenomena occurring in nature
Students have knowledge about the most
important problems in the scope of scientific
fields and disciplines related to the studied
discipline, and are aware of their
interactions with other disciplines of natural
sciences and the main sectors of socioeconomic activities
K_W02
phenomena in the natural environment, and identify the
relationships between the environment and enterprises
Students characterize the rules of using natural laws in
technology and everyday life
K_W03
Students describe the significance of mathematical and
statistical methods in natural sciences
K_W08
Students characterize the mathematical and statistical
methods of research that are appropriate for water
management
K_W17
Students detect and identify the main types of pollution
sources of surface water and groundwater
K_W18
Students characterize and understand the processes
involved in the treatment of water and wastewater
K_W01
K_W11
K_W12
Students identify and understand basic processes and
phenomena in the field of biology, physics and chemistry
as well as analyze their occurrence in relation to the
natural environment
Students recognize potential threats to the aquatic
environment caused by the development of civilization,
particularly by the intense pressure of human activities
Students describe the structure and legal basis of
environmental protection, nature protection and water
management in Poland and in the context of international
agreements
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K_W13
K_W14
K_W15
Students characterize the assumptions of ecosystem
approach to managing human activities in the environment
K_W16
Students describe the classification principles of water
resources in different applications in accordance with the
Water Framework Directive
K_W19
Students recognize and describe basic problems in
hydraulic engineering at the national level and in the
countries leading the field
K_W20
Students characterize animate and inanimate resources of
aquatic environment, and the means of their legal
protection in Poland and worldwide
K_W28
P1P_W05
Students have knowledge of basic
conceptual categories and terminology
related to natural sciences as well as terms
which are directly connected to the practical
applications of knowledge about nature
Students define the services rendered by aquatic
ecosystems, and understand the interdependence between
the aquatic ecosystems and the social and economic
development of man
Students describe the rules of application and the aims of
cost-benefit analysis in water management and protection
of water resources; students are capable of characterizing
the methods of environmental valuation
K_W01
K_W04
Students analyze interrelations among the processes and
phenomena in the natural environment, and identify the
relationships between the environment and enterprises
Students identify and understand basic processes and
phenomena in the field of biology, physics and chemistry
as well as analyze their occurrence in relation to the
natural environment
Students describe the laws which govern the natural water
cycle
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K_W05
Students have knowledge of exact sciences which allows
them to comprehend the processes and phenomena
occurring in the hydrosphere; students also have
knowledge about Earth's geography which is defined as a
uniform system of interrelated and interacting components
K_W07
Students know the structure of hydrometeorological
services and the basics of Integrated Environmental
Monitoring
K_W11
Students recognize potential threats to the aquatic
environment caused by the development of civilization,
particularly by the intense pressure of human activities
K_W12
K_W13
Students describe the structure and legal basis of
environmental protection, nature protection and water
management in Poland and in the context of international
agreements
Students define the services rendered by aquatic
ecosystems, and understand the interdependence between
the aquatic ecosystems and the social and economic
development of man
K_W15
Students characterize the assumptions of ecosystem
approach to managing human activities in the environment
K_W16
Students describe the classification principles of water
resources in different applications in accordance with the
Water Framework Directive
K_W18
Students characterize and understand the processes
involved in the treatment of water and wastewater
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K_W20
Students characterize animate and inanimate resources of
aquatic environments, and the means of their legal
protection in Poland and worldwide
K_W26
Students define basic concepts in the field of studied
discipline in English language
K_W27
P1P_W06
Students have knowledge of statistics and
information technology at the sufficient
level to be able to describe and interpret
natural phenomena
K_W03
K_W05
K_W08
K_W09
K_W10
P1P_W07
Students have knowledge about the basic
techniques and tools of research in the scope
of scientific fields and disciplines related to
the studied discipline, and are familiar with
fundamental technologies which implement
K_W06
K_W07
Students characterize selected problems in English
language
Students describe the significance of mathematical and
statistical methods in natural science
Students have knowledge of exact sciences which allows
them to comprehend the processes and phenomena
occurring in the hydrosphere; students also have
knowledge about Earth's geography which is defined as a
uniform system of interrelated and interacting components
Students characterize the mathematical and statistical
methods of research that are appropriate for water
management
Students describe basic statistical tools which allow the
characterization of aquatic environment and the
interpretation of data related to the phenomena and
processes that occur in this environment
Students choose appropriate IT tools to create and use data
sets, to interpret basic mathematical formulas and to make
calculations for describing the processes and phenomena
occurring in the environment
Students characterize the theoretical basis of data
acquisition techniques
Students know the structure of hydrometeorological
services and the basics of Integrated Environmental
Monitoring
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scientific achievements
K_W14
K_W17
K_W21
K_W22
K_W29
P1P_W08
Students understand the relationships
between the achievements in selected fields
of science and natural sciences, and the
possibilities of their use in socio-economic
activities in accordance with the sustainable
management of biodiversity
K_W13
K_W14
K_W22
P1P_W09
P1P_W10
Students describe the rules of application and the aims of
cost-benefit analysis in water management and protection
of water resources; students are capable of characterizing
the methods of environmental valuation
Students detect and identify the main types of pollution
sources of surface water and groundwater
Students describe methods and techniques used for
estimating the ecological value and quality of water
resources and for the protection of these resources
Students describe trends in the development of applied
solutions and scientific research aimed at the protection
and renewal of water resources in selected branches of
national economy
Students describe techniques, methods and tools used in
modern research related to water management or
protection of water resources
Students define the services rendered by aquatic
ecosystems, and they understand the interdependence
between aquatic ecosystems and the social and economic
development of man
Students describe the rules of application and the aims of
cost-benefit analysis in water management and protection
of water resources; students are capable of characterizing
the methods of environmental valuation
Students describe trends in the development of applied
solutions and scientific research aimed at the protection
and renewal of water resources in selected branches of
national economy
Students know the basic rules of safety and
hygiene at work, and ergonomics
K_W24
Students describe the organization of activities and
managing human groups at the place of practice
Students know and understand the basic
K_W25
Students collect data and conduct preliminary data analysis
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concepts and rules of industrial property
protection and copyright laws, and can make
use of patent resources
P1P_W11
Students are capable of showing and further
developing individual resourcefulness by
using knowledge in the scope of the fields
of science and disciplines related to the
studied discipline
aimed at the fulfillment of their thesis requirements
K_W23
Students define tasks in the field of water management that
are the objects of activity of a company
SKILLS
P1P_U01
Students apply basic techniques, research
tools and technological processes
appropriate for the fields of science and
disciplines related to the studied discipline,
which are also based on pertinent areas of
socio-economic activities
K_U01
K_U04
K_U08
K_U18
P1P_U02
Students comprehend Polish literature in the
field of sciences and disciplines related to
the studied discipline; students read and
comprehend simple scientific and technical
texts in foreign language
K_U05
K_U12
K_U17
Students use basic measuring and analytical techniques
commonly applied in natural sciences
Students use basic techniques and research tools in the
field of water management and environmental protection
Students choose and apply (unassisted) basic techniques
and research tools in the field of environmental studies
which are adequate for solving the scientific problem
under consideration
Students follow the established analytical procedures when
making the measurements
Students search for and select necessary information from
the specialized literature and other information sources,
including electronic resources
Students point to appropriate legal regulations and
administrative bodies responsible for water management
and protection of water resources
Students use Polish literature on the processes of water
reclamation
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K_U29
K_U31
P1P_U03
Students are capable of using the available
information sources, including electronic
resources
K_U02
K_U09
K_U12
K_U15
K_U26
K_U32
P1P_U04
Students perform simple practical tasks or
expertises under the supervision of
academic advisor
K_U03
K_U18
K_U22
K_U25
P1P_U05
Students apply basic statistics, algorithms
and IT techniques in order to describe and
K_U01
Students formulate opinions on a given topic in English
language
Students read and comprehend the specialized scientific
texts in English language
Students use information sources with regard to basic
topics in natural sciences in Polish and English language
Students use the available information sources, including
IT, multimedia and internet resources
Students point to appropriate legal regulations and
administrative bodies responsible for water management
and protection of water resources
Students distinguish the aims as well as analyze and
evaluate the modern strategies of environmental
management, particularly in the context of ecosystem
approach to managing human activities
Students collect factographic data
Students use the available information sources and
critically evaluate their content
Students perform simple measurements under the
supervision of academic advisor
Students follow the established analytical procedures
during the measurements
Students plan and conduct simple analyses related to the
valuation of natural environment and environmental
quality assessment, either supervised or unsupervised
Students create work schedules and perform simple tasks,
either supervised or unsupervised
Students apply basic measuring and analytical techniques
commonly used in natural sciences
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analyze the phenomena typical for the
socio-economic areas based on natural
sciences
K_U08
K_U10
K_U11
K_U13
K_U27
P1P_U06
Students conduct observations and simple
physical, biological and chemical
measurements which are typical for the
socio-economic areas based on natural
sciences
K_U01
K_U03
K_U06
K_U16
K_U18
K_U25
P1P_U07
Students can draw correct conclusions based
on the data originating from various
information sources
K_U07
Students choose and apply (unassisted) basic techniques
and research tools in the field of environmental studies
which are adequate for solving the scientific problem
under consideration
Students use the basic mathematical and statistical
methods for analyzing the data and describing the
phenomena that occur in the environment
Students use the modern IT methods to assess the risk of
environmental threats, particularly in the hydrosphere
Students choose and independently apply the techniques
and tools for assessing the monetary value of aquatic
ecosystems in the context of ecosystem approach to
environmental management
Students evaluate the finalized tasks
Students apply basic measuring and analytical techniques
commonly used in natural sciences
Students perform simple measurements under the
supervision of academic advisor
Students conduct the basic observations of processes and
phenomena that occur in the hydrosphere; students choose
measuring methods which are appropriate for
characterizing these processes and phenomena
Students demonstrate skills necessary for conducting basic
measurements of selected processes related to water
treatment in a laboratory scale
Students follow the established analytical procedures when
making measurements
Students perform simple tasks, either supervised or
unsupervised
Students observe and describe changes occurring in the
water management; students predict the directions in the
development of water management
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K_U14
K_U15
K_U20
K_U23
K_U32
P1P_U08
Students use the specialized language in the
discussions undertaken with professionals
from a chosen discipline of science and the
pertinent areas of socio-economic activities
K_U19
K_U20
K_U28
P1P_U09
P1P_U10
Students can prepare well-documented
reports on the problems related to scientific
fields and disciplines pertinent to the studied
discipline, in Polish in English language
Students have skills necessary for making
oral presentations in Polish and English
language on the detailed topics related to
scientific fields and disciplines pertinent to
the studied discipline
K_U21
K_U24
K_U19
K_U28
K_U29
K_U33
Students analyze case studies in the field of water
management and protection of water resources with regard
to the impact on ecological, social and economic systems
Students distinguish the aims as well as analyze and
evaluate the modern strategies of environmental
management, particularly in the context of ecosystem
approach to managing human activities
Students formulate opinions on the subject of basic topics
in environmental engineering
Students evaluate the impact of planned investment
projects on the value and quality of water resources
Students use the available information sources and
critically evaluate their content
Students can explain and justify the necessity of land
irrigation and drainage, and the construction of hydraulic
structures
Students formulate opinions on the subject of basic topics
in environmental engineering
Students create short reports in English language
Students prepare well-documented reports on the results of
water quality measurements
Students propose and evaluate the solution variants aimed
at the protection and renewal of water resources; students
recognize the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and
threats of these variants
Students can explain and justify the necessity of land
irrigation and drainage, and the construction of hydraulic
structures
Students create short reports in English language
Students formulate opinions on a given topic in English
language
Students have skills needed for preparing an oral
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presentation of scientific character
P1P_U11
Students can learn independently in a selfdirected way
P1P_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_U34
Students can learn independently in a self-directed way
K_U30
Students search for and use the literature published in
Polish and English language in their thesis work
K_U31
Students read and comprehend the specialized scientific
texts in English language
SOCIAL COMPETENCIES
P1P_K01 Students understand the
necessity of life-long learning
K_K03
K_K13
K_K18
P1P_K02 Students can cooperate and work in a group
by assuming different roles
K_K01
K_K06
K_K08
Students are aware of their professional and personal
competencies, and understand the need for improving these
competencies; students update and broaden their knowledge
and skills
Students know the limitations of their own knowledge and
skills, and understand the necessity of the continuous
improvement of professional skills related to the valuation
and protection of water resources; students understand a
need for on-going personal development
Students motivate others to broaden the obtained
knowledge
Students can cooperate and work in a group by assuming
different roles
Students can assume different roles in the group, including
the role of manager
Using the experience gained from the participation in the
problem-solving group exercises, students can set the right
priorities for realizing the task defined by themselves or
others; students can independently and efficiently organize
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K_K10
their own work, and critically evaluate its progress
Students understand the need for further learning in the
field of water management, particularly with reference to
drinking water
Students motivate others to broaden the obtained
knowledge
Using the experience gained from the participation in the
problem-solving group exercises, students can set the right
priorities for realizing the task defined by themselves or
others; students can independently and efficiently organize
their own work, and critically evaluate its progress
Students can organize their own work and critically
evaluate its progress
Students can knowingly assess the impact of human
activities on the aquatic environment
K_K14
Students cooperate with the team
K_K16
Students follow the principles of intellectual honesty
K_K09
K_K18
P1P_K03 Students can correctly establish priorities
during the realization of tasks set by
themselves or others
K_K08
K_K17
P1P_K04 Students correctly identify and resolve
dilemmas related to their professional
activities
P1P_K05 Students understand the necessity of
improving the professional and personal
competencies
K_K03
K_K05
K_K09
K_K13
Students are aware of their professional and personal
competencies, and understand the need for improving these
competencies; students update and broaden their knowledge
and skills
Students know the limitations of their own knowledge, and
understand the necessity of continuous learning and
improving the professional skills
Students understand the need for further learning in the
field of water management, particularly with reference to
drinking water
Students know the limitations of their own knowledge and
skills, and understand the necessity of the continuous
improvement of professional skills related to the valuation
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P1P_K06 Students are responsible for their own and
others' safety; students are familiar with the
emergency procedures
P1P_K07 Students have a need for continuous updating
of knowledge in the field of study
and protection of water resources; students understand the
need for on-going personal development
Students motivate others to broaden the obtained
K_K18
knowledge
Students assume the responsibility for the equipment and
K_K02 materials entrusted to them; students are responsible for
their own and others' safety at work
Students are responsible for their own and others' safety at
work, i.e. they know the emergency procedures and take
K_K12
precautions when working with research equipment in the
measurement laboratory
Students can organize their own work and critically
K_K17
evaluate its progress
Students are aware of their professional and personal
competencies, and understand the need for improving these
K_K03
competencies; students update and broaden their knowledge
and skills
Students understand the need for continuous updating of
K_K04
knowledge related to natural sciences research
K_K08
Using the experience gained from the participation in the
problem-solving group exercises, students can set the right
priorities for realizing the task defined by themselves or
others; students can independently and efficiently organize
their own work, and critically evaluate its progress
K_K09
Students understand the need for further learning in the
field of water management, particularly with reference to
drinking water
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P1P_K08
Students can think and act the resourceful
way
K_K07
K_K11
K_K15
K_K17
Using the experience gained from playing the roles of
different stakeholders, students can effectively
communicate with professionals and non-professionals in
situations related to water management and protection of
water resources in the context of ecosystem approach to
managing marine environment
Students demonstrate creativity in individual work as well
as team work
Students assume the responsibility for their own and
others' safety
Students can organize their own work and critically
evaluate its progress
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