Učni načrt predmeta

Predmet:
Uvod v onesnaževanje okolja
Course:
Introduction to Environmental Pollution
Študijski program in stopnja /
Study programme and level		 Študijska smer /
Study field		 Letnik /
Academic year		 Semester /
Semester
Ekotehnologije, 2 stopnja / 1 1
Ecotechnologies, 2nd cycle / 1 1
Vrsta predmeta / Course type
Izbirni
Univerzitetna koda predmeta / University course code:
EKO2-865
Predavanja
Lectures		 Seminar
Seminar		 Vaje
Tutorial		 Klinične vaje
work		 Druge oblike
študija		 Samost. delo
Individ. work		 ECTS
15 15 15 105 5

*Navedena porazdelitev ur velja, če je vpisanih vsaj 15 študentov. Drugače se obseg izvedbe kontaktnih ur sorazmerno zmanjša in prenese v samostojno delo. / This distribution of hours is valid if at least 15 students are enrolled. Otherwise the contact hours are linearly reduced and transfered to individual work.

Nosilec predmeta / Course leader:
prof. dr. Milena Horvat
Sodelavci / Lecturers:
prof. dr. Ester Heath , izr. prof. dr. Tina Kosjek , izr. prof. dr. Sonja Lojen , prof. dr. Radmila Milačič , prof. dr. Nives Ogrinc , prof. dr. Janez Ščančar
Jeziki / Languages:
Predavanja / Lectures:
Slovenski ali angleški / Slovene or English
Vaje / Tutorial:
Pogoji za vključitev v delo oz. za opravljanje študijskih obveznosti:
Prerequisites:

Zaključen študij prve stopnje naravoslovne ali tehniške smeri ali zaključen študij drugih smeri z dokazanim poznavanjem osnov področja predmeta (pisna dokazila, pogovor).

Completed first level studies in natural sciences or engineering or completed second level studies in other fields with proven knowledge of fundamentals in the field of this course (certificates, interview).

Vsebina:
Content (Syllabus outline):

Predmet obsega naslednje:
- viri onesnaževal v okolju,
- razumevanje in prepoznavanje onesnaževanja biosfere, hidrosfere, litosfere in atmosfere,
- prepoznavanje, karakterizacija in remediacija kontaminiranih območij (poudarek na toksičnih kemijskih elementih, naravnih in umetnih radionuklidih ter organskih onesnaževalih),
- načrtovanje nadzornih meritev (monitoring),
- uporaba zakonodaje in normativov pri reševanju izbranih okoljskih problemov,
- primeri bodo prilagojeni ciljem in vsebini raziskovalnega projekta podiplomca.

The subject includes the following:
- sources of pollutants in the environment,
- understanding and recognizing pollution of biosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and atmosphere,
- identification, characterization and remediation of contaminated sites (emphasis on toxic chemical elements, natural and artificial radionuclides and organic pollutants),
- planning environmental monitoring,
- application of legislation and norms in solving selected environmental problems,
- examples will be tailored to the goals and content of the postgraduate research project.

Temeljna literatura in viri / Readings:

- The Science of Environmental Pollution, ISBN 9781032016832, 464 Pages 66 B/W Illustrations
Published June 17, 2021 by CRC Press
- J. Riewerts, The elements of environmental pollution, Routledge, NY, 2015.
- G.I. Sunahara, A.Y. Renoux, C. Thallen, C.L. Gaudet, A. Pilon (eds.). Environmental Analysis of
Contaminated Sites. New York: Wiley&Sons (2001), 465 p., ISBN 0-471-98669-0.
- Izbrane informacije bodo podiplomci zajeli iz mednarodnih informacijskih sistemov / Selected
information will be taken by postgraduates from international information systems."

Cilji in kompetence:
Objectives and competences:

Cilji:
Razumevanje okoljskih virov onesnaževal: Študenti bodo pridobili temeljno razumevanje virov onesnaževal v okolju, vključno z njihovimi vplivi na različne sfere Zemlje (biosfera, hidrosfera, litosfera, atmosfera).

Prepoznavanje in analiza onesnaženja: Študenti bodo razvili sposobnost prepoznavanja in analize različnih vrst onesnaženja, ki vplivajo na biosfero, hidrosfero, litosfero in atmosfero.

Zmožnost karakterizacije in remediacije kontaminiranih območij: Študenti bodo usposobljeni za prepoznavanje, karakterizacijo in remediacijo kontaminiranih območij, s posebnim poudarkom na toksičnih kemijskih elementih, radionuklidih in organskih onesnaževalih.

Načrtovanje nadzornih meritev: Študenti se bodo naučili načrtovati in izvajati nadzorne meritve (monitoring) za spremljanje okoljskih vplivov in onesnaževal.

Uporaba zakonodaje in normativov: Študenti bodo pridobili znanje o uporabi relevantne zakonodaje in normativov pri reševanju specifičnih okoljskih problemov.

Povezovanje teorije z raziskovalno prakso: Študenti bodo sposobni prilagoditi pridobljeno teoretično znanje ciljem in vsebini svojega raziskovalnega projekta, kar bo vključevalo uporabo primerov iz prakse.

Kompetence

Kritično razmišljanje in analiza: Študenti bodo razvili sposobnost kritičnega razmišljanja in analize okoljskih problemov, s posebnim poudarkom na identifikaciji in reševanju kompleksnih primerov onesnaženja.

Tehnično znanje: Študenti bodo pridobili tehnično znanje, potrebno za identifikacijo, karakterizacijo in remediacijo kontaminiranih območij, vključno z uporabo naprednih tehnologij in metod.

Zakonodajno znanje: Študenti bodo usposobljeni za uporabo zakonodajnih orodij in normativov v okviru okoljskega inženiringa in znanosti, kar jim bo omogočilo pravilen pristop k reševanju pravno-regulativnih vprašanj v okolju.

Praktične raziskovalne veščine: Študenti bodo razvili praktične raziskovalne veščine, vključno z načrtovanjem in izvedbo okoljskih monitoringov ter analizo podatkov, pridobljenih skozi ta proces.

Interdisciplinarno povezovanje: Študenti bodo sposobni interdisciplinarno povezovati znanja iz različnih področij, kot so kemija, fizika, biologija in geologija, za celostno razumevanje in reševanje okoljskih problemov.

Prilagodljivost in inovativnost: Študenti bodo razvili sposobnost prilagajanja znanja specifičnim okoljskim izzivom, s poudarkom na inovativnih pristopih k reševanju kompleksnih okoljskih problemov z uporabo primerov iz prakse.

Course Objectives

Understanding Environmental Pollution Sources: Students will gain a fundamental understanding of the sources of pollutants in the environment, including their impacts on various Earth spheres (biosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, atmosphere).

Identification and Analysis of Pollution: Students will develop the ability to identify and analyze different types of pollution affecting the biosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and atmosphere.

Ability to Characterize and Remediate Contaminated Sites: Students will be trained to identify, characterize, and remediate contaminated areas, with a particular focus on toxic chemical elements, radionuclides, and organic pollutants.

Designing Monitoring Measurements: Students will learn to design and implement monitoring measurements to track environmental impacts and pollutants.

Application of Legislation and Standards: Students will acquire knowledge in applying relevant legislation and standards to solve specific environmental issues.

Integrating Theory with Research Practice: Students will be able to adapt the acquired theoretical knowledge to the goals and content of their research projects, which will include the use of practical case studies.

Competencies

Critical Thinking and Analysis: Students will develop the ability to critically think and analyze environmental issues, with a special focus on identifying and solving complex pollution cases.

Technical Knowledge: Students will acquire the technical knowledge needed to identify, characterize, and remediate contaminated areas, including the use of advanced technologies and methods.

Legislative Knowledge: Students will be equipped to use legislative tools and standards within the field of environmental engineering and science, enabling them to approach legal and regulatory environmental issues correctly.

Practical Research Skills: Students will develop practical research skills, including planning and conducting environmental monitoring and analyzing the data obtained through this process.

Interdisciplinary Integration: Students will be capable of integrating knowledge from various fields, such as chemistry, physics, biology, and geology, to achieve a comprehensive understanding and resolution of environmental issues.

Adaptability and Innovation: Students will develop the ability to adapt their knowledge to specific environmental challenges, with a focus on innovative approaches to solving complex environmental problems using practical case studies.

Predvideni študijski rezultati:
Intendeded learning outcomes:

Razumevanje okoljskih procesov in virov onesnaževanja: Študenti bodo pokazali poglobljeno razumevanje ključnih okoljskih procesov in virov onesnaževanja ter njihovih učinkov na različne sfere Zemlje.

Sposobnost prepoznavanja in analize onesnaženja: Študenti bodo zmožni prepoznati in analizirati različne vrste onesnaženja v biosferi, hidrosferi, litosferi in atmosferi ter oceniti njihove posledice.

Praktične spretnosti pri remediaciji kontaminiranih območij: Študenti bodo razvili praktične spretnosti pri prepoznavanju, karakterizaciji in remediaciji kontaminiranih območij, zlasti glede toksičnih elementov, radionuklidov in organskih onesnaževal.

Usposobljenost za načrtovanje okoljskega monitoringa: Študenti bodo usposobljeni za načrtovanje in izvajanje nadzornih meritev ter interpretacijo pridobljenih podatkov za oceno okoljskih vplivov.

Zmožnost uporabe zakonodaje pri reševanju okoljskih problemov: Študenti bodo pokazali sposobnost uporabe ustrezne zakonodaje in normativov pri obravnavi in reševanju specifičnih okoljskih problemov.

Sposobnost povezovanja teoretičnih znanj z raziskovalno prakso: Študenti bodo sposobni prilagoditi teoretična znanja ciljem in vsebini svojih raziskovalnih projektov, kar vključuje uporabo konkretnih primerov iz prakse.

Razvijanje kritičnega in interdisciplinarnega pristopa k okoljskim izzivom: Študenti bodo razvili kritičen in interdisciplinaren pristop, ki jim bo omogočil učinkovito reševanje kompleksnih okoljskih izzivov.

Inovativno reševanje okoljskih problemov: Študenti bodo pokazali inovativnost pri reševanju kompleksnih okoljskih problemov, z uporabo naprednih tehnologij in metod ter prilagoditvijo znanja specifičnim primerom.

Understanding of Environmental Processes and Pollution Sources: Students will demonstrate an in-depth understanding of key environmental processes and pollution sources, as well as their effects on various Earth spheres.

Ability to Identify and Analyze Pollution: Students will be able to identify and analyze different types of pollution in the biosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and atmosphere and assess their consequences.

Practical Skills in Remediating Contaminated Sites: Students will develop practical skills in identifying, characterizing, and remediating contaminated sites, especially concerning toxic elements, radionuclides, and organic pollutants.

Proficiency in Planning Environmental Monitoring: Students will be proficient in designing and conducting monitoring measurements and interpreting the data obtained to assess environmental impacts.

Ability to Apply Legislation to Environmental Issues: Students will demonstrate the ability to apply relevant legislation and standards in addressing and solving specific environmental problems.

Capability to Integrate Theoretical Knowledge with Research Practice: Students will be able to adapt theoretical knowledge to the goals and content of their research projects, including the application of practical case studies.

Development of a Critical and Interdisciplinary Approach to Environmental Challenges: Students will develop a critical and interdisciplinary approach that will enable them to effectively address complex environmental challenges.

Innovative Problem-Solving in Environmental Issues: Students will demonstrate innovation in solving complex environmental problems by utilizing advanced technologies and methods and adapting their knowledge to specific cases.

Metode poučevanja in učenja:
Learning and teaching methods:

Sistematična predavanja:
- razgovor,
- reševanje problemov,
- eksperimentalno delo.

Terensko delo:
- praktični primeri.

Systematic lectures:
- conversation,
- problem solving,
- experimental work.

Fieldwork:
- practical examples.

Načini ocenjevanja:
Delež v % / Weight in %
Assesment:
Seminarska naloga
50 %
Seminar work
Zagovor seminarske naloge, pri katerem dokaže osvojitev vseh študijskih izidov z vsaj po enim konkretnim primerom.
50 %
Defense of the seminar work where the student demonstrates the achievement of all learning outcomes with at least one specific case for each outcome
Reference nosilca / Lecturer's references:
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2. BOŽIČ, Dominik, HORVAT, Milena. Insights into seasonal variations in mercury isotope composition of lichens. Environmental Pollution. [Online ed.]. 1. Jan. 2024, vol. 340, part 1, [article no.] 122740, str. 1-7, ilustr. ISSN 1873-6424. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0269749123017426, DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122740. waters affected by historic mercury mining (Gulf of Trieste, northern Adriatic Sea). Environmental science and pollution research international, ISSN 0944- 1344. [Print ed.], 2014, vol. 21, issue 6, str. 4163-4176.
3. TKALEC, Žiga, HORVAT, Milena, et al., Contaminants of emerging concern in urine: a review of analytical methods for determining diisocyanates, benzotriazoles, benzothiazoles, 4-methylbenzylidene camphor, isothiazolinones, fragrances, and non-phthalate plasticizers. Environmental science and pollution research. 2023, august, 1-33 str., ilustr. ISSN 1614-7499. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11356-023-29070-y, DOI: doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-29070-y.
4. RUNKEL, A., HORVAT, Milena, et al. Exposure of men and lactating women to environmental phenols, phthalates, and DINCH. Chemosphere. [Print ed.]. 2021, vol. 286, part 3, str. 131858-1-131858-13. ISSN 0045-6535. DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.131858.GA, Ingrid, FAGANELI, Jadran. Mercury transformations in a coastal water column (Gulf of Trieste, northern Adriatic Sea). Marine Chemistry. [Print ed.]. 2018, vol. 200, str. 57-67. ISSN 0304-4203. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marchem.2018.01.001, DOI: 10.1016/j.marchem.2018.01.001.
5. BASU, Niladri, BASTIANSZ, Ashley, DÓREA, José G., FUJIMURA, Masatake, HORVAT, Milena, SHROFF, Emelyn, WEIHE, Pal, ZASTENSKAYA, Irina. Our evolved understanding of the human health risks of mercury. Ambio. May 2023, vol. 52, iss. 5, str. 877-896, ilustr. ISSN 1654-7209. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13280-023-01831-6, DOI: 10.1007/s13280-023-01831-6.