Učni načrt predmeta

Predmet:
Orodja za nadzor kakovosti okolja
Course:
Tools for the Environmental Quality Control
Študijski program in stopnja /
Study programme and level		 Študijska smer /
Study field		 Letnik /
Academic year		 Semester /
Semester
Ekotehnologije, 3. stopnja / 1 1
Ecotechnologies, 3rd cycle / 1 1
Vrsta predmeta / Course type
Obvezni / Mandatory
Univerzitetna koda predmeta / University course code:
EKO3-766
Predavanja
Lectures		 Seminar
Seminar		 Vaje
Tutorial		 Klinične vaje
work		 Druge oblike
študija		 Samost. delo
Individ. work		 ECTS
30 30 30 210 10

*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. Ljudmila Benedik , prof. dr. Sašo Džeroski , prof. dr. Ester Heath , izr. prof. dr. Tina Kosjek , izr. prof. dr. Sonja Lojen , prof. dr. Radmila Milačič , prof. dr. Nives Ogrinc , doc. dr. Tomaž Rijavec , doc. dr. Janja Vidmar , izr. prof. dr. Tea Zuliani , doc. dr. Marko Štrok , prof. dr. Janez Ščančar
Jeziki / Languages:
Predavanja / Lectures:
Slovenian, English
Vaje / Tutorial:
Slovenian, English
Pogoji za vključitev v delo oz. za opravljanje študijskih obveznosti:
Prerequisites:

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

Completed second 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):

Onesnaževala v okolju:
- 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)
- Uporaba zakonodaje in normativov pri reševanju izbranih okoljskih problemov
- Primeri bodo prilagojeni ciljem in vsebini raziskovalnega projekta podiplomca

Meritve v okolju - monitoring:
- Načrtovanje izvajanja meritev, vzorčenje itd.
- Uvajanje metod za biološki in kemijski nadzor ter ugotavljanje vsebnosti onesnaževal v okolju in ostalih parametrov kvalitete okolja
- Nadzor nad organskimi onesnaževali, anorganskimi onesnaževali v sledovih in speciacijo elementov, naravnimi in umetnimi radionuklidi
- Prepoznavanje in uvajanje sledil v okolju
- Zagotavljanje kakovosti pri okoljskih meritvah

Obdelava podatkov in modeliranje:
- Pridobivanje informacij z metodami preslikave
podatkov (mapiranje)
- Kalibracija in modeliranje (linearno, nelinearno,
metoda glavnih osi, umetne nevronske mreže)
- Optimizacija s pomočjo modelov (genetski algoritmi)
- Uporaba modela v sklopu podiplomskih projektov

Ocene posegov v okolje:
- Razvijanje usposobljenosti za ocenjevanje vplivov na okolje za plane, programe in politike
- Snovanje ocen vplivov na okolje s primerjavo različic ob upoštevanju razvojnih potreb in varstvenih interesov
- Usposabljanje za večparametrsko vrednotenje in odločanje

Osnove okoljske etike:
- Znanja o medsebojnem prežemanju znanosti in družbe z etično in okoljsko problematiko znanosti

Presence of pollutants in the environment:
- 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)
- Application of legislation and norms in solving selected environmental problems
- Examples will be tailored to the goals and content of the postgraduate research project.

Environmental measurements:
- Planning the performance of measurements, sampling etc.
- Introduction of methods for biological and chemical monitoring and identification of the content of pollutants in the environment, and other environmental quality parameters
- Control over organic pollutants, inorganic pollutants in trace amounts and element speciation, natural and artificial radionuclides
- Identification and introduction of tracers in the environment
- Assuring quality in environmental measurements

Data processing:
- Acquisition of information by data mapping methods
- Calibration and modelling (linear, nonlinear, principal axes method, artificial neural networks)
- Optimization by means of models (genetic algorithms)
- Use of the model within the scope of postgraduate projects

Environmental impact assessment:
- Development of qualifications for the environmental impact assessment for plans, programmes and policies
- Devising and planning environmental impact assessments based on comparative evaluation of alternatives while taking into consideration both societal development needs and environmental protection interests
- Training for multi-parameter evaluation and decision-making

Introduction to environmental ethics:
- The basic knowledge on the internal relationship of science and society and on ethical and environmental problems in science will be given

Temeljna literatura in viri / Readings:

Knjiga / Book:
Riki Therivel. Strategic Environmental Assessment In Action. London: Earthscan (2004), 276 p., ISBN -10:
1-84407-042-5.
Mlinar, Anton (2014): Okoljska etika in trajnostni razvoj. Annales, Koper.
W.G.Landis, R.M.Sofield, M-H. Yu, Introduction to Environmental Toxicology, CRC Press 4th edition,
2011.
I:L: Pepper, C.P. Gerba, M. L. Brussea, Pollution Science, Academic Press, 1996, ISBN0-12-550660-0.
Marsal, Soil Pollution: origin, monitoring, and remediation, 2nd Edition, 2008, Springer.
J. Riewerts, The elements of environmental pollution, Routledge, NY, 2015.
"Environmental Chemistry" by Stanley E. Manahan. Leto izdaje: 10. izdaja, 2017, Založnik: CRC Press

"Principles of Environmental Science: Inquiry and Applications" by William P. Cunningham and Mary Ann Cunningham, Leto izdaje: 9. izdaja, 2016 Založnik: McGraw-Hill Education
"Environmental Ethics: An Introduction to Environmental Philosophy" by Joseph R. DesJardins, Leto izdaje: 5. izdaja, 2013,

Založnik: Cengage Learning
Revije / Periodicals:
Pregledni članki, izbor v tekočem letu. / Review articles, yearly selection.
Environmental Reviews, Environmental Pollution, The Science of the Total Environment, Environmental
Science and Technology, Environmental Management, Environmental Sciences, etc.

Cilji in kompetence:
Objectives and competences:

Cilji predmeta

Razumevanje virov in vplivov onesnaževal v okolju: Študenti bodo pridobili poglobljeno razumevanje različnih virov onesnaževal v okolju in njihovih vplivov na biosfero, hidrosfero, litosfero in atmosfero.

Prepoznavanje, karakterizacija in remediacija kontaminiranih območij: Študenti bodo usposobljeni za prepoznavanje, karakterizacijo in remediacijo kontaminiranih območij, s posebnim poudarkom na toksičnih kemijskih elementih, radionuklidih in organskih onesnaževalih.

Uporaba zakonodaje pri reševanju okoljskih problemov: Študenti se bodo naučili uporabljati relevantno zakonodajo in normative pri reševanju specifičnih okoljskih problemov.

Načrtovanje in izvajanje okoljskega monitoringa: Študenti bodo razvili veščine načrtovanja meritev, vzorčenja ter uvajanja metod za biološki in kemijski nadzor nad onesnaževali in drugimi okoljskimi parametri.

Obdelava podatkov in modeliranje: Študenti bodo pridobili znanja o metodah preslikave podatkov, kalibraciji in modeliranju, ter uporabi teh modelov za optimizacijo v okviru raziskovalnih projektov.

Ocenjevanje vplivov na okolje: Študenti se bodo usposobili za ocenjevanje vplivov na okolje, kar vključuje snovanje ocen vplivov na okolje ob upoštevanju razvojnih potreb in varstvenih interesov.

Razumevanje okoljske etike: Študenti bodo pridobili znanja o prepletanju znanosti in družbe z etičnimi in okoljskimi vprašanji ter pomembnosti okoljske etike v znanstvenem delu.

Kompetence

Analitične sposobnosti in kritično razmišljanje: Študenti bodo razvili sposobnost kritične analize okoljskih problemov, kar vključuje identifikacijo in reševanje kompleksnih primerov onesnaževanja z uporabo naprednih metod in orodij.

Tehnično znanje in praktične veščine: Študenti bodo pridobili tehnične kompetence za načrtovanje in izvajanje okoljskega monitoringa, obdelavo podatkov ter modeliranje, kar vključuje uporabo naprednih tehnoloških rešitev in optimizacijskih modelov.

Pravna in regulativna usposobljenost: Študenti bodo usposobljeni za uporabo zakonodajnih in normativnih okvirov pri obravnavi okoljskih problemov, kar vključuje poznavanje relevantne zakonodaje in sposobnost njenega prenosa v prakso.

Veščine v ocenjevanju vplivov na okolje: Študenti bodo pridobili kompetence za pripravo ocen vplivov na okolje in večparametrsko vrednotenje, kar jim bo omogočilo celovito ocenjevanje vplivov na okolje v okviru projektov, programov in politik.

Okoljska etika in družbena odgovornost: Študenti bodo razvili občutek za etične vidike znanstvenega raziskovanja, kar vključuje razumevanje medsebojnega vpliva znanosti in družbe ter odgovornost do okolja.

Course Objectives

Understanding Sources and Impacts of Environmental Pollutants: Students will gain a deep understanding of various sources of pollutants in the environment and their impacts on the biosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and atmosphere.

Identification, Characterization, and Remediation of Contaminated Sites: Students will be trained to identify, characterize, and remediate contaminated sites, with a special focus on toxic chemical elements, radionuclides, and organic pollutants.

Application of Legislation in Solving Environmental Problems: Students will learn to apply relevant legislation and standards in solving specific environmental problems.

Planning and Conducting Environmental Monitoring: Students will develop skills in planning measurements, sampling, and implementing methods for biological and chemical monitoring of pollutants and other environmental parameters.

Data Processing and Modeling: Students will acquire knowledge of data mapping methods, calibration, and modeling, and the application of these models for optimization within research projects.

Environmental Impact Assessment: Students will be trained to assess environmental impacts, including the development of environmental impact assessments that consider both development needs and conservation interests.

Understanding Environmental Ethics: Students will gain knowledge of the intersection between science and society, particularly regarding ethical and environmental issues, and the importance of environmental ethics in scientific work.

Competencies

Analytical Skills and Critical Thinking: Students will develop the ability to critically analyze environmental issues, including the identification and resolution of complex pollution cases using advanced methods and tools.

Technical Knowledge and Practical Skills: Students will acquire technical competencies in environmental monitoring, data processing, and modeling, including the use of advanced technological solutions and optimization models.

Legal and Regulatory Proficiency: Students will be trained in applying legislative and regulatory frameworks to address environmental problems, including knowledge of relevant legislation and the ability to apply it in practice.

Skills in Environmental Impact Assessment: Students will develop competencies in preparing environmental impact assessments and multi-criteria evaluations, enabling them to comprehensively assess environmental impacts within projects, programs, and policies.

Environmental Ethics and Social Responsibility: Students will cultivate an understanding of the ethical aspects of scientific research, including the interplay between science and society and the responsibility towards the environment.

Predvideni študijski rezultati:
Intendeded learning outcomes:

Znanje in razumevanje:
- razumevanje kemijskih, fizikalnih in bioloških dejavnikov okolja v najširšem smislu, s poudarkom na interakcijah med naravnimi procesi in človekovo dejavnostjo,
- razumevanje družbeno ekonomskih dejavnikov pri nadzoru stanja v okolju,
- sinteze, presojanja in uporabo okoljskih podatkov pri oceni vplivov na okolje,
- usposobljenost za odkrivanje, analizo in presojo moralnih ter političnih stališč in argumentacija na področju okolja.

Prenesljive/ključne spretnosti in drugi atributi:
- razumevanje interdisciplinarnega pristopa pri okoljskih znanostih,
- uporaba domače in tuje literature,
- vključevanja znanja v gradnjo hipotez za reševanje problemov, ciljano k temi doktorata.

Knowledge and understanding:
- understanding of chemistry, physics and biology in the context of environmental processes, with special emphasis on interactions between natural processes and human activities,
- understanding the socio-economic factors in controlling the environmental status,
- synthesis, evaluation and application of data and knowledge in the process of environmental impact assessments,
- the student will be competent to discover, analyse and make judgments of moral and political views and argumentations regarding the environment.

Transferable / Key Skills and other attributes:
- understanding of the interdisciplinary approach in environmental sciences,
- use of national and international literature,
- incorporation of knowledge into the construction of hypotheses for problem solving, thematically linked to postgraduate thesis.

Metode poučevanja in učenja:
Learning and teaching methods:

Interaktivno delo s študentom v obliki predavanj, ogledi na terenu in praktičnim izvajanjem dela tekom priprave seminarske naloge. Seminarske naloge bodo predstavljene vsem študentom z namenom vzpostavljanja medsebojnega sodelovanja pri obravnavi posameznih tematik, predvsem tistih, ki so povezane z raziskovalnimi nalogami študentov.

Interactive work with students in the form of lectures, field visits and practical work, and during the preparation of the seminar work. Seminar assignments will be presented to all students in order to establish mutual cooperation in the discussion of individual topics, particularly those that are related to the doctoral research work of the students.

Načini ocenjevanja:
Delež v % / Weight in %
Assesment:
Seminarska naloga
30 %
Seminar
Ustni izpit
30 %
Oral examination
Zagovor projekta - reševanje primera
40 %
Presentation of the project - solving the case
Reference nosilca / Lecturer's references:
1. ROVAN, Leja, ZULIANI, Tea, HORVAT, Barbara, KANDUČ, Tjaša, VREČA, Polona, JAMIL, Qasim, ČERMELJ, Branko, BURA-NAKIĆ, Elvira, CUKROV, Neven, ŠTROK, Marko, LOJEN, Sonja. Uranium isotopes as a possible tracer of terrestrial authigenic carbonate. Science of the total environment. 2021, vol. 797, str. 149103-1- 149103-12. ISSN 0048-9697. DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.149103.
2. MILAČIČ, Radmila, ŠČANČAR, Janez. Cr speciation in foodstuffs, biological and environmental samples : methodological approaches and analytical challenges : a critical review. TrAC. Trends in analytical chemistry. 2020, vol. 127, str. 115888-1-115888-24. ISSN 0165-9936. DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2020.115888.
3. BASU, Nilandri, HORVAT, Milena, EVERS, David C., ZASTENSKAYA, Irina, WEIHE, Pal, TEMPOWSKI, Joanna. A state-of-the-science review of mercury biomarkers in human populations worldwide between 2000 and 2018. Environmental health perspectives. 2018, vol. 126, no. 10, str. 106001-1-106001-14, ilustr. ISSN 1552-9924. DOI: 10.1289/EHP3904.
4. KONTIĆ, Branko, DERMOL, Urška. Confronting reality in strategic environmental assessment in Slovenia - Costs and benefits. Environmental impact assessment review, ISSN 0195-9255. [Print ed.], 2015, vol. 50, str. 42-52, doi: 10.1016/j.eiar.2014.08.002.
5. GRUŠOVNIK, Tomaž. Environmental denial: why we fail to change our environmentally damaging practices. Synthesis philosophica, ISSN 0352-7875. International ed., 2012, vol. 27, fasc. 1, str. 91-106. [COBISS.SI-ID 2358227].