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Course code: IISS20514o14
Semester: 2014/2015 summer
Name: Ecological risk in water management
Major: Environmental Engineering
Study Type: second cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 3
ECTS points: 5
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 30 / 30 / 0
Lecturer: dr inż. Justyna Hachoł
Language of instruction: Polish


Learning outcomes: Knowledge: The student knows the meaning of the term "environmental risk"; is aware of the elements of the natural environment which are endangered as a result of the investment in the field of water management; knows the rules of these projects, under the Water Framework Directive as well as the possibilities and limitations for investments in protected areas, including Natura 2000 sites; knows at which stages of the investment process ecological risk occurs; is aware of methods for compiling data for the environmental risk management plan and knows the criteria that determine their choice; knows how to classify the risk and what action should be taken to reduce its level. Abilities: The student is able to identify environmental risk factors in water management; can choose the method of risk analysis; is able to assess the probability of risk and its effect on all components of the ecosystem; can interpret the obtained results and choose the risk handling method based on them.

Competences: The student is able to predict the risk to the natural environment with particular regard to protected areas, including Natura 2000 sites; can determine the level of these risks and make a critical analysis of the proposed technical solutions, in particular: devices, structures and water management systems.

Prerequisites: biology and ecology

Course content: The essence of ecological risk. Analytical and systematic approach to the problem of environmental risk in water management. Sources of environmental risk in investment projects in the field of water management. Environmental risk management process - risk identification, risk assessment, planning, risk handling method. Risk response matrix.

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Assessment methods: completion of a project, two tests, a written exam

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