QUALIFICATION CHARACTERIZATION

OF MAJOR FIELD OF STUDY “Ecology and Environmental Protection”

FOR “BACHELOR OF SCIENCE” DEGREE

WITH PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION “Ecologist”

I. Purpose of the major field of science Ecology and Environmental Protection

Graduates received Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Ecology and Environmental Protection,

can successfully realize themselves as scientists in scientific and educational institutions and as experts in

environmental protection in different administrations (state, regional and municipal), production

companies and service offices. They could perform various tasks in the field of ecology and

environmental protection:

Participate in working out programmes, projects, plans for environmental management and

protection;

Perform ecological monitoring on a local, regional or national level;

Make Environment impact assessments and expertise;

Study and analyze the environmental quality and the condition of natural and man-made

communities and ecosystems.

Graduates received BSc degree in Ecology and Environmental Protection could successfully

continue their education in higher degrees (Master of Science and PhD) in Bulgaria and abroad.

II. The curriculum provides:

Education in accordance with the modern requirements for analysis, assessment and prognosis

of natural and socio-economic objects and processes, as well as for management of

environmental protection activities;

The necessary theoretical knowledge in physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, informatics,

eco-meteorology, hydrology, soil science etc.;

Training in the monitoring, planning and management of the basic environmental components:

rocks, soils, water, air, flora and fauna;

Acquiring skills for professional contribution in the field of ecology and environmental

protection.

The Qualification characterization of Major field of study “Ecology and Environmental

Protection” for BSc degree is a basic document that determines the rules for developing the

curriculum. This qualification characterization is conformed with the legislation in the area of

higher education in the Republic of Bulgaria.

CURRICULUM

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First Year

First Semester

ECTS credits Second Semester ECTS credits

Compulsory Courses

General Chemistry

Botany

Mathematics

Foreign Language 1

Optional I.1

Optional I.2

Sports

Optional Courses I.1 (1 course)

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Optional Courses I.2 (1 course)

General Physics

Physical Environmental Factors

6

7.5

6

1.5

4.5

4.5

0

Compulsory Courses

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Zoology

Informatics

Foreign Language 2

Sports

6

6

7.5

6

4.5

0

Total 30 Total 30

Second Year

First Semester ECTS credits Second Semester ECTS credits

Compulsory Courses

Hydrology

Urban Environmental Problems

Fundamentals of Ecology

Optional III.1

Optional III.2

Sports

Optional Courses III.1 (1 course)

Ethics and Ecology

Anthropocentrism and Environment

Optional Courses III.2 (1 course)

Renewable Energy Sources

Energy Effectiveness

6

6

9

4.5

4.5

0

Compulsory Courses

Analytical Chemistry with Instrumental

Methods

Management of Environmental Protection

Purification of Fluids

Optional IV.1

Optional IV.2

Sports

Optional Courses IV.1 (1 course)

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6

7.5

7.5

4.5

4.5

0

Total 30 Total 30

Third Year

First Semester ECTS credits Second Semester ECTS credits

Compulsory Courses

Pedology, Soil Pollution and Impact on

Ecosystems

Conservation of Biological Diversity

Optional V.1

Optional V.2

Optional V.3

Sports

Optional Courses V.1 (1 course)

Physical Chemistry

Organic Chemistry and Environment

Biochemistry

Optional Courses V.2 (1 course)

Ecological Landscaping

Landscape Environmental Problems of Bulgaria

Optional Courses V.3 (1 course)

Environmental Assessments

Environmental Impact Assessment

9

6

4.5

4.5

6

0

Compulsory Courses

Ecological Requirements and Norms

Water Pollution and Impact on Ecosystems

Solid Wastes Processing

Optional VI.1

Optional VI.2

Sports

Optional Courses VI.1 (1 course)

Agroecology

Soil Ecotoxicology

Optional Courses VI.2 (1 course)

Financing of Environmental Protection

Stimuli and Sanctions in Environmental

protection

Ecological Programmes

Management of Ecological Projects

6

7.5

7.5

4.5

4.5

0

Total 30 Total 30

Fourth Year

First Semester ECTS credits Second Semester ECTS credits

Compulsory Courses

Air Pollution and Impact on Ecosystems

Ecological monitoring

Optional VII.1

Optional VII.2

Optional VII.3

Sports

Optional Courses VII.1 (1 course)

Environmental Problems from Fires and

Accidents

Ecological Risk from Technological Accidents

Seismic Risk

Optional Courses VII.2 (1 course)

Fundamentals of Saprobiology

Biological Indicators

Optional Courses VII.3 (1 course)

Information Systems in Ecology

Geographic Information Systems

7.5

7.5

4.5

6

4.5

0

Compulsory Courses

Practice (Ecomonitoring)

Optional VIII.1

Optional VIII.2

Optional VIII.3

Preparation of Undergraduate Thesis or

Preparation for State Exam

Sports

Optional Courses VIII.1 (1 course)

Protection of Biological Resources in Bulgaria

Biological Diversity in Bulgaria

Optional Courses VIII.2 (1 course)

Ecological Basis of Forest Ecosystems

Management

Ecological Requirements to Forestry

Optional Courses VIII.3 (1 course)

Applied Computer Programmes for

Environment

Mathematical models for Environment

3.5

6

6

4.5

10

0

Total 30 Total 30

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ANNOTATIONS OF ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES

GENERAL CHEMISTRY ECTS credits: 6 Hours per week: 2l+2pe Form of assessment: on-going control and exam Examination type: written Semester: I Methodological guidance: Department “Geography, Ecology and Environmental Protection”, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Lecturer: Prof.Mario Mitov, PhD, E-mail: mitovmario@swu.bg Annotation:

The course “General Chemistry” for students of specialty “Ecology and Environmental Protection” is targeted on development of basic chemical background in relation to the knowledge formed in other subjects from the curriculum. The selected topics have also practical orientation connected with the useful facts for important materials and chemical processes. Discipline content:

1. Structure of atoms 2. Periodic law and periodic table of elements 3. Structure of molecules – ionic and covalent bons 4. Intermolecular interactions. H-bond. 5. Chemical bond in solid matter 6. Basics of thermodynamics 7. Chemical kinetics 8. Chemical equilibrium 9. Adsorption 10. Catalysis 11. Solutions and solubility 12. Theory of diluted solutions 13. Theory of electrolytic dissociation 14. Electrochemistry. Galvanic and electrolysis cells 15. Hydrogen 16. Overview of IA to IVA groups of the periodic table 17. Overview of VA to VIIIA groups of the periodic table 18. Transition metals chemistry

Literature:

Basic [1] Д. Лазаров, Обща и неорганична химия, Унив. изд. “Св. Климент Охридски”, София,1999 г. [2] Е. Киркова, Обща химия, Университетска библиотека No 397, Унив. изд. “Св. Климент

Охридски”, София, 2000 г.

[3] В. Димитрова, М. Митов, Е. Чорбаджийска, Г. Христов, Ст. Манев, Химията във формули, задачи и експерименти, Унив. изд. ЮЗУ "Неофит Рилски", Благоевград, 2012 г. Additional

[4] П. Полинг, Химия, Изд. Москва, 1978 г. [5] К. Дей, Д. Селбин, Теоретическая неорганическая химия, М., 1969 г. [6] Ф. Котон, Дж. Уйлкинсон, Современная неорганическая химия, І, ІІ, ІІІ ч., М., 1968 г.

Technology of education and grading:

The course includes lectures and labs. During semester the students must overpass 2 tests on the lecture material and 2 tests on the practical material. The course finishes with a written exam.

BOTANY ECTS credits: 7.5 Hours per week: 3l+2pe

Form of assessment: on-going control and exam Examination type: written Semester: 1 Methodological guidance: Department “Geography, Ecology and Environmental Protection”, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Lecturers: Associate Professor PhD Janka Voynova Department of Tourism Annotation:

The course "Botany" provides basic knowledge about the diversity of fungi and the plant world - talus and higher plants. The purpose of the course "Botany" is, in the process of training, students to acquire sufficient information and gain knowledge about the anatomy and morphology of plants - cytology, histology, organography, reproduction and plant systematics - taxonomy and nomenclature. Discipline content:

Cytology (plant cell). Development of the knowledge of the cell. Types of cellular organization. Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Components of the plant cell. Cell wall, cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus. Reproduction of the cell. Amitoza. Mitosis. Meiosis. Plant tissues (histology). Plant organs (organography). Vegetative organs. Root. Stem. Leaf. Generative organs - flower, fruit, seeds. Plant reproduction.

Systematics of plants. Bacteria. Cyanobacteria). Nuclear organisms. Kingdom Fungi. Lichens. Kingdom of Plants. Red algae. Diatoms. Brown algae. Green algae. Subkingdom Higher plants. Riniofiti. Mosses. Ferns. Gymnosperm plants. General characteristics. Systematics. Angiosperm (flower) plants. General characteristics. Systematics.

Areal. Relicts, endemics, cosmopolitans. Origin of cultivated plants. Literature:

1. Божилова, Е., Й. Коева, С. Тонков. Систематика на висшите растения. УИ “Св. Кл. Охридски”, София, 1992.

2. Попова, М., Пл. Чешмеджиев, Д. Терзийски. Систематика на растенията. Пловдив, 2001. 3. Tерзийски, Д. и др. Анатомия и морфология на растенията. Пловдив, 1998. 4. Божилова, Е. и др. Ръководство по систематика на висшите растения. София-Москва, 2003. 5. Граматиков Д. Определител на дървета и храсти в България. “ИнтелСис”, Пловдив. 6. Дочев Симеон. Декоративни дървета и храсти. ИК Колхида, 2011. 7. Калинков, В., Д. Павлов. Ботаника. София, 1993.

Technology of education and grading:

The course is conducted on the basis of pre-planning of each lecture , including: theme links between the previous and the new lecture, links to other disciplinary areas, introduction, plan, presentation, discussion and generalization. The process of teaching lectures involves the use of diagrams, tables, models, herbarized plants and others. The practical classes are conducted in a laboratory where the students work with a light microscope, monitor various plant cells, tissues and organs on temporary and permanent microscopic preparations.

During the semester students carry out periodical checks of knowledge by assigning a coursework and solving a test, which corresponds to part of the contents of the lectures. The share of current control is 40 % - the relative weight of the course work is 30 %, of the test - 40 %, of the work during exercise - 30%.

The examination procedure includes a written exam. The relative weight of the exam from the total test score is 60%. Credits are awarded only if the total score is equal to or higher than the average 3, according to the system of accumulation and transfer of credits.

MATHEMATIC ECTS credits: 6 Hours per week: 2l+2pe Form of assessment: on-going control and exam Examination type: written Semester: 1 Methodological guidance: Department “Geography, Ecology and Environmental Protection”, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Lecturers: Assoc. professor Kostadin Samardzhiev, phd

Course Description: The course includes the studying of basic topics from traditional course in Linear Algebra, Analytical

Geometry, Differential Calculus and ordinary Differential Equations. Course Aims:

Students should obtain knowledge necessary for studying chemistry, physics and engineering course. Teaching Methods: lectures, seminars, homework. Requirements / Prerequisites: High School Mathematic Assessment: written final exam Registration for the Course: by request at the end of the current semester Registration for the Exam: coordinated with lecturer and Student service Department References:

Basic Title: 1. Borisov, I. Gyudzhenov. Mathematic I, II, III. University Press, South-West5 University “Neofit

Rilski” Blagoevgrad, 2002, 2003, 2004. (in Bulgarian) 2. Borisov, M. Kastarska. Handbook for solving problems in Linear Algebra and Analytic Geometry.

University Press, South-West5 University “Neofit Rilski” Blagoevgrad, 1997. (in Bulgarian) 3. Prodanov. Handbook of solving problems in Differential and Integral calculation. Sofia. 1992. 4. K. Chimev, A. Petrova. Mathematic. University Press, South-West5 University “Neofit Rilski”

Blagoevgrad, 1987. (in Bulgarian) Additional Titles: 1. Borisov, I. Gyudzhenov. Linear Algebra and Analytic Geometry. South-West5 University “Neofit

Rilski” Blagoevgrad, 1999. (in Bulgarian) 2. D. Doichinov. Mathematical Analysis. Nauka and Izkustvo, Sofia, 1989

Abbreviation: FS: Fall Semester SS: Spring Semester

GEOLOGY AND GEOMORPHOLOGY

ECTS credits: 6 Course hours per week: 2l + 2pe Form of assessment: ongoing assessment and papers Exam: written Semester: II Methodological guidance: Department “Geography, Ecology and Environmental Protection”, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Lecturer: Assoc. Prof. Krasimir Stoyanov, Ph.D., e-mail: krasi_sto@swu.bg Аnnotation:

The course "Geology and Geomorphology" is studied by students in specialty "Ecology and Environmental Protection" and aims to make them familiar with the problems, purposes, objectives, basic concepts and natural laws of these fundamental natural subjects. The acquired knowledge of this course will be used as a basis for future ecological experts to develop their scientifically considered and actual notion of geological, geomorphological and great part of the natural geographic phenomena and processes.

Course content:

Learning material is distributed within 30 hours of lectures and 30 hours of exercises. A total curriculum, summaries of individual lectures and illustrations (digital form) will be provided for students during the lectures. The exercises will be accompanied by an acquaintance of the materials in academic geological collections of the University. On geological topics, students will dispose with the manual issued for this purpose. It is recommended to take student on one or more day field trips for directly observation of the geological and geomorphological sites - Stob Pyramids, volcano Kozhuh, Seven Lakes in Rila, Iskar Gorge, Belogradchik Rocks and more.

During the exercises is given attention to assimilation of basic practical skills for field and laboratory geological and geomorphological studies. Special attention is paid to work with geological compass, field

identification of the main types of rocks and minerals, detection and identification of determined tectonic landforms, barometric leveling and more activities described in the manual issued for this purpose. Students acquire knowledge in design and analysis of geological and geomorphological profiles, morphometry of relief and more. Technology of teaching and evaluation:

During the semester an ongoing control by assigning a paper or presentation is carried out. It includes solving a test, too. Criterion for assessing is the degree of implementation of tasks (paper, test) taking into account: the level of competence, analysis, and understanding.

Examination procedure includes a test or written exam after a predefined syllabus. The relative weight of the exam of total test score is 60%.

METEOROLOGY AND CLIMATOLOGY

ECTS credits: 6 Course hours per week: 2 + 2 Form of assessment: ongoing assessment and papers Exam: written Semester: II Methodological guidance: Department “Geography, Ecology and Environmental Protection”, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Lecturer: Assoc. Prof. Krasimir Stoyanov, Ph.D.; As. Emil Gachev, Ph.D.; e-mail: krasi_sto@swu.bg; Аnnotation:

The course "Meteorology and Climatology" is studied by students in specialty "Ecology and Environmental Protection" and aims to make them familiar with the structure, composition and processes developing in the atmosphere and laws of formation, geographical distribution and historical changes of the climate. Mainly in the course is studied the climate system consisting of secondary components – atmosphere, ocean, cryosphere, land surface and biomass.

Course content:

The students acquired knowledge about the weather, the factors that determine and their characterization. They assimilate basic skills to prepare weather forecasts, too. An attention is given to hazardous phenomena related with weather – hails, tornadoes, dry winds, heavy rainfall, storms and more. During the course students are introduced to the genesis of climate and climatic division of the Earth. The object of the examination is also the nature and specificity of the microclimate and especially of urban environment.

Special attention is paid to climate change in historical view as well as its contemporary variations. The causes of global warming and environmental consequences for the Earth and Bulgaria are analyzed. An emphasis is also put on the problem of air pollution caused by human activity. A great part of the course “Meteorology and Climatology” is devoted to practical exercises that enable students to acquire skills in meteorological instruments and equipment, processing climatic data and also to produce climatic characteristics of an area, etc. Technology of teaching and evaluation:

The tuition is realised by lectures, practical exercises and individual work. Modern interactive methods of teaching are used.

During the semester an ongoing control by assigning a paper or presentation is carried out. It includes solving a test, too. Criterion for assessing is the degree of implementation of tasks (paper, test) taking into account: the level of competence, analysis, and understanding.

Examination procedure includes a test or written exam after a predefined syllabus. The relative weight of the exam of total test score is 60%.

ZOOLOGY ECTS credits: 7,5 Hours per week: 3l+2pe Form of assessment: on-going control and exam Examination type: written Semester: II

Methodological guidance: Department “Geography, Ecology and Environmental Protection”, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Lecturers: Assist. prof. Lidia Sakelarieva, PhD, Е-mail: sakelarieva.lidia@swu.bg Annotation: The course in Zoology is designed to teach students of ecology and environmental protection, “Bachelor” degree, the basic knowledge about the diversity and evolution of animals, the morphology, physiology, and ecological characteristics of the representatives of the major phyla of kingdom of Animalia. The included material could help students in their further education in ecology and environmental protection. Discipline content:

The course in Zoology presents the systematics of basic animal taxa – protozoa, invertebrate and vertebrate animals. The morphology, anatomy, physiology, classification, and ecology of the most important groups of animals for the world as well as for the Bulgarian fauna are considered. Special attention is given to the role of animals in the biogeochemical cycles and the energy flow in the ecosystems and also to their economic and medical significance. Literature:

1. Генов, Т., В. Бисерков, Б.Георгиев, Зоология, С., 2002. 2.Шишиньова М. 2011. Структурна и функционална зоология на безгръбначните животни. УИ „Св.

Климент Охридски”, София. 3. Големански, В., М. Шишиньова 2001. Зоология на безгръбначните животни. ГЕРА АРТ ООД, София. 4. Пешев, Ц., С. Димитров, Т. Йотова. Ръководство за практически занятия по зоология на

гръбначните животни. Унив. изд. „Св. Кл Охридски”, София, 1997. Technology of education and grading:

The lectures are elaborated as Power point presentations. The exercises are conducted in a laboratory, as field trips, or at the Regional Historical Museum of the city of Blagoevgrad.

The final grade is formed on the basis of continuous control and written exam. The continuous control takes place during the semester and includes a test, an assignment, and the students’ preparation and work during the exercises. The share of the continuous control from the final grade is 40%.

The written exam includes 2 questions from the discipline content. The share of the written exam from the final grade is 60%. The final grade is formed on condition that the student’ grade on the written exam is at least 3.00.

INFORMATICS ECTS credits: 6 Hours per week: 3l+2pe Form of assessment: on-going control and exam Examination type: written Semester: II Methodological guidance: Department “Geography, Ecology and Environmental Protection”, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Lecturers: Associated Professor PhD Dimiter Stoichkov Kovachev, Е-mail: dkovach@swu.bg Annotation:

In this course, the emphasis is on learning about the fundamental concepts of computer science, operating systems, working with office package and Internet. We take a look at technologies for converting a scanned text document into a text file, converting text into speech and particularly synthesizing speech in Bulgarian, which could be used by the visually impaired or anyone who prefers to listen rather than read. The course is an introduction to technologies for creating and publishing videos and interactive and multimedia presentations. Discipline content:

The course is one semester and is structured in 10 separate parts. It explores topics relative to: introduction, basic services and advanced searching on the Internet; operating systems; information systems; databases; networks; software for converting scanned documents into text files and for synthesizing Bulgarian

speech; videos; creating interactive and multimedia presentations; software products for text editing; working with electronic spreadsheets. Technology of education and grading:

Lectures are presented with the help of a video projector and exercises are conducted in a computer lab with Internet access.

During lectures students are given homework assignments, which are graded by an assistant. The final grade (FG) is formed based on grades received on assignments/exams during the semester (SG)

and a written exam (WE), where FG = 0.6 SG + 0.4 WE. Only students with a passing SG grade (at least 3 on the scale of 2 to 6, where 6 is the highest grade and 2

is failing) are allowed to sit for the written exam.

Literature: 1. “Informatics”. Sergey Mitkov, et al. Stopanstvo University Publishing House, Sofia 1992. (available

in the university library). 2. “Informatics” Part І; S. Simovich, et al.; Tehnica Publishing, Sofia 1999. 3. “Mathematical Fundamentals of Informatics ”; R. Ivanov, et al.; SWU Neophit Rilski, Publishing,

1996. 4. “Microsoft Word 2000 - Step by Step”; M. Folderer; Soft. Press, Sofia 1999. 5. “Microsoft Excel 2000 - Step by Step”; M. Folderer; Soft. Press, Sofia 1999. 6. "Microsoft Office XP" - in two volumes, InfoDar 2005. 7. "Information Technologies in Education". Y. Todorov. Veda Slovena, Sofia. 2000. 8. "Contemporary Information Technologies". K. Petkov. St Kliment Ohridski University Publishing

House, Sofia. 1996. 9. Other sources: Internet, help files of the explored software, online lectures, etc.

HYDROLOGY ECTS credits: 6 Weekly workload: 2 lec + 2 ex Form of Assessment: exam Type of exam: written Semester: III Departments involved: Department of Geography , Ecology and Environmental Protection, Faculty Mathematics and Natural Sciences Lecturer: Assoc. Prof. M. Michailov, PhD Abstract:

"Hydrology" is thought to broaden and deepen the knowledge of the water through the processes and phenomena occurring in the atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere.

Learn the basic methods of research and evaluation of the quantitative and qualitative parameters for different water bodies , peculiarities in the formation of runoff, methods and means for determining (measuring) the main characteristics of watercourses and their catchment basins, genetic structure and the flow regime, and others.

Students are given the opportunity to learn the basic methods of conducting hydrologic observations and measurements related to the determination of the parameters of the water currents - water levels, speed of water flow, characteristics of the riverbed and others.

The curriculum provides for obtaining the necessary knowledge to make observations, measurements and procedures for identifying and assessing key parameters of the flow in a given area, the requirements and prospects for the use and protection of water and more. Course content:

Classification of water and water bodies. Formation and mode of groundwater. Classification and distribution. Structure and hydrographic characteristics of rivers and their catchment basins. Genetic structure of river flow. Factors and conditions for their formation. Hydrometric. Basic concepts. Organization hydrometric measurements. Measurement of water levels, the speed and other parameters of the current. Basic methods and means. Key features of the river flow. Norma, module, runoff rates and others. In year distribution of river runoff. Minimum flow. Flooding and maximum river flow. Genesis. Frequency and duration. Temperature regime and water chemistry. Lakes. Dams. Classification and characteristics.

Technology training and assessment

The course "Hydrology" is done by teaching 30 hours of lectures and 30 hours of conducting practical exercises. The lectures cover the basic questions on the content of the discipline, and various visualizations - multimedia, educational videos, demo software, visual aids (posters and schemes), some of which were developed as term papers for students.

During the practical exercises exercise ongoing control of the acquired knowledge and skills. Students shape their work on individual topics such as assignments that are evaluated and only a positive assessment (at least average 3.25) are examined. The course ends with a written exam. The final grade is based on the results of the course assignments and the semester examination (40/60%) as developed and adopted at the department "GEOOS" system for monitoring and evaluation of students' knowledge.

URBANIZATION PROBLEMS OF NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

ECTS credits: Weekly workload: 2 lec + 1 ex Form of Assessment: exam Type of exam: written Semester: III Departments involved: Department of Geography , Ecology and Environmental Protection, Faculty Mathematics and Natural Sciences Lecturer: Prof. PhD Maria Shishmanova, e-mail: valkova_chich@swu.bg; Assistant Prof. Veselina Dalgacheva, e-mail: dalgacheva@swu.bg Description of the course:

The course "Urbanization problems of natural environment" is compulsary for the students of specialty "GEOOS." The course introduces students to the details in the theoretical fundamentals of urbanization processes and their impact on the environment. Macrostructure of the course includes two sections.

The first section focuses on the subject matter and tasks of the course, through access to major European and Bulgarian governing documents and urbanization issues and environmental protection.

The second section introduces the nature, content, structure, organization and urban development in the modern world: the relationship between human beings, nature and the anthropogenic world and urbanization processes occurring in the micro and macro scale. Aim of the course:

The course "Urbanization problems of natural environment" aims to give basic knowledge in this field to students and provide scientific and practical knowledge and skills to participate in the study and forecast development, and management programs in the urbanized area.

The practical exercises are aimed at consolidating and expanding the knowledge acquired experimental knowledge and skills in contemporary practice and science.

Practical importance of the course "Urbanization problems of natural environment" is to provide scientific training and competence of students in the management and the planning of the urban environmentWith this knowledge, students could take into account, assess, monitor, regulate and, if necessary, to deliberately plan urbanization processes in the environment, according to their impact on nature and human beings.

Teaching methods: lectures, practical exercises Prerequisites: not required Evaluation: continuous assessment and written examination Registration for the course: not necessary Registration for examination: agreement with the lecturer and academic department References:

1. Global urban observatory - Urban Indicators , 2007, NTSTR Sofia 2 . Leipzig Charter on Sustainable European Cities - 2007 Agreed on the occasion of the informal meeting of ministers responsible for urban development and territorial cohesion in Leipzig to about 24 - 25 May 2007 3 . Ordinance № 7 Rules and regulations for the development of the different types of areas and development zones Dv.br.3 , 2004 , amended . No. . 10, 11 and 51 of 2005 4 . Hygiene requirements for health protection of the urban environment / former Regulation 7 of the Ministry /

5 . Shishmanova , M. Management industry through general development plans and environmental assessments for them (2005) Journal " Management economics " West University " Neophyte Rilski", Faculty of Economics , Blagoevgrad, No. 1 , r.67 -75 6 . Shishmanova , M. , 2002, Current Issues , Ecology and Sustainable Development in Education, Annual, Technical University , Sofia, EAI " Deborah -Mar would " r.144 -147 7 . Shishmanova , M. , 2004 , Persistence and vulnerability of the modern city magazine, Management and Sustainable Development , Forestry , year 6 , Volume 11 , No. 3 , 4 , P.31 -36

Fundamentals of ecology ECTS credits: 9 Hours per week: 4l+2pe Form of assessment: on-going control and exam Examination type: written Semester: III Methodological guidance: Department “Geography, Ecology and Environmental Protection”, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Lecturers: Assist. prof. Lidia Sakelarieva, PhD, Е-mail: sakelarieva.lidia@swu.bg Annotation:

The course goes into the basic issues of ecology as an interdisciplinary science that links together the biological, physical and social sciences and that is closely tied to the environmental protection. The aim of the course is to present the basic characteristics of biological macro-systems – populations, communities, ecosystems.

Discipline content:

The discipline content has been structured in two divisions: Division І. Ecology as a science. Environmental factors. Subject, tasks, and methods of research in

ecology. Basic environmental factors – biotic, abiotic, and anthropogenic. The concept of limiting factors. Light, temperature, air, water and soil as physical factors. Ecological groups of organisms depending on their adaptations to different light, temperature and moisture regimes. Water and soil as mediums for life. Ecological classification of water and soil organisms.

Division ІІ. Population ecology, synecology, ecosystem ecology. Population characteristics – structure, density, birth rate, death rate, age distribution, dispersion, growth form. The biotic community concept. Community structure – species, morphological (vertical and horizontal) and functional. Types of interactions between two species. Ecological niche. Concept of the ecosystem. Productivity, energy flow and biogeochemical cycles. Ecosystem development. Primary and secondary succession. Concept of the climax. Nature and organization of biosphere. Literature:

Basic: 1. Bogoev V., А. Kenarova. 2009. Fundamentals of ecology. PENSOFT, Sofia-Moskow. (in Bulgarian) 2. Kamenov D., D. Bachvarova, Al. Doichinov. 2006. Ecology. Episkop Konstantin Preslavski, Shumen. (in Bulgarian) 3. Baikov B. 2012. Ecology. NBU, Sofia. (in Bulgarian) 4. Odum E. 1986. Ecology. Mir, Moscow. (in Bulgarian) ADDITIONAL: 5. Velcheva I. et al. 2009. Manual of laboratory and field exercises in ecology. Plovdiv. (in Bulgarian) 6. Begon M., J. Harper, K. Townsend. 2000. Ecology. Individuals, Populations and Communities. B.W.S., Thirth Edition. 7. Odum, E.P. 1996. Ecology. A Bridge between Science and Society. Institute of Ecology. The University of Georgia. Sinauer Associates Inc. Publishers, Sanderland, Massachusetts 01375, USA.

Technology of education and grading:

The lectures are elaborated as Power point presentations. The exercises are conducted in a laboratory or as field trips.

The final grade is formed on the basis of continuous control and written exam. The continuous control takes place during the semester and includes a test, an assignment, and the students’ preparation and work during the exercises. The share of the continuous control from the final grade is 40%. The written exam includes 2 questions from the discipline content. The share of the written exam from the final grade is 60%.

ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY WITH INSTRUMENTAL METHODS ECTS credits: 6 Hours per week: 2l+2pe Form of assessment: on-going control and exam Examination type: written Semester: IV Methodological guidance: Department “Geography, Ecology and Environmental Protection”, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Lecturers: Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. Petko Mandjukov, Assistant Prof. Petranka Petrova; Department of Chemistry, e-mail: himia@aix.swu.bg Short Description:

Topics of the course: Basic principles of the Analytical Chemistry. General approaches for modeling of complex equilibrium in solution and estimation of the parameters related to the chemical analysis. Basic principles of the classical quantitative analysis. Gravimetric and volumetric analytical methods. Major steps in analytical procedures using instrumental methods. Relative and absolute methods, calibration, basic metrological characteristics of the instrumental analytical methods. Atomic spectral, electrochemical, magneto-chemical and radiochemical methods for analysis. Course Aims:

Students should obtain basic knowledge and skills in field of Analytical Chemistry and basic principles of the most widely used instrumental analytical methods. Special attention is paid to the selection of analytical method for solving specific problems and the environmental analysis in general. Teaching Methods: lectures, tutorials, individual student’s work Requirements/Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of General and Inorganic chemistry and Mathematics Assessment: laboratory tutorial mark L; Course project C and written final exam E Rating: = 0.1 х [L] + 0.6 х [C] + 0.3 х [E] Note: In case of L = C = 6, the final rating is 6 without written final exam. Registration for the Exam: coordinated with the lecturer and Students Service Department References: 1. П.Р. Бончев, Основи на аналитичната химия. Унив. Изд. “Св. Кл. Охридски”, София, 1992. 2. Analytical Chemistry, Editors: R. Kellner, J.-M. Mermet, M. Otto, H. Widmar, WILEY-VCH, Venheim. 3. К. Данцер, Э. Тан, Д. Мольх. Аналитика. Систематический обзор. Химия, Москва, 1981. 4. С. Александров, Аналитична химия с инструментални методи. НБУ, София, 2000. 5. Copies of articles and publications provided during lectures and laboratory trainings. Abbreviation: FS: Fall Semester SS: Spring Semester

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MANAGEMENT ECTS credits: 7.5 Weekly classes: 3L + 2ex Form of Assessment: exam Type of exam: written Semester: IV Departments involved: Department of Geography, Ecology and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Lecturer: Assoc. Prof. M. Michailov, PhD Abstract:

The purpose of the course "Environmental protection Management" is to give the students of "Ecology and environment protection" basic knowledge of the legal framework , methods , ways and means of carrying out management activities for the protection of air, water and water bodies, soil and other environmental components .

Students acquire skills to analyze and evaluate the various management activities in relation to the use and protection of the environment components including and as regards the clarification of the possible impacts on them.

The course "Environmental protection Management" provides students with the knowledge and opportunities to participate in teams in developing strategies, programs, systems and management plans for the environmental components.

Course content:

Basic principles of environmental protection. Characteristics of management systems. Objectives and functions of the system of government. Matrix model of functions and types of management activities. Government policy and controls the environment. Basic terms and regulations. Information about the state of the environment. Species. Ways and means of receipt. Model of technology management process. Features and functions. Management activities in the use and protection of the soil and rural land, for use and protection of soil while protecting the air, use and protection of water and water bodies, for conservation and use of biodiversity, prevention and mitigation of industrial pollution, etc. Strategies and programs for environmental protection. Technology training and assessment

The course "Environmental protection Management" is done by teaching 45 hours of lectures and 30 hours of conducting practical exercises. The lectures cover the basic questions on the content of the discipline, and various visualizations - multimedia, demo software, visual materials (boards, posters, etc.). and others.

Students shape their work on individual topics such as assignments that are evaluated and only positive assessment (at least average 3.25) are examined.

The course ends with a written exam. The final grade is based on the results of the course assignments and the semester examination (40/60%)

as developed and adopted at the department "GEOOS" system for monitoring and evaluation of students' knowledge.

PURIFICATION OF FLUIDS ECTS credits: 7,5 Number of classes: 3L+2E Type of assessment: Exam Course type: Compulsory Semester: IV Course coordinating department: Geography, Ecology and environmental protection; Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Lecturers: Prof. Lyuben Elenkov, PhD, е-mail: elenkov@swu.bg; Assistant Prof. Veselina Dalgacheva, е-mail: dalgacheva@swu.bg

Annotation: The course "Purification of fluids" examines the problems associated with purification of the emissions in

air and water from technological processes. It discusses basic properties of the fluids, as well as the main methods for purification and separation of the various components of the heterogeneous system. The course allows learners to gain knowledge about the specific processes and the general structure of the facilities in which is carried out the purification of fluids.

Course contents: Environmental problem as a result of human activity. Industry as source of environmental pollution.

Classification of processes and equipment. Mathematical model of liquids and gases. Physical properties of liquids and gases. Paths of the fluid particles. Acceleration of the fluid particles. Methods for the purification of liquids and gases. Cyclones and hydrocyclones . Filtration of gases and liquids. Dust collectors. Heat transfer processes. Mass transfer processes. Convection. Radiation. Adsorption. Absorption. Extraction. Management of wastewater treatment technology. Osmosis. Membrane apparatus . Membrane purification. Biophysical treatment

Training and assessment:

Current control is carried out during the semester in class exercise by conducting two tests, course assignments (C) and / or abstracts/projects (A/P).

Extracurricular independent activity of the students includes work to learn the curriculum and preparation for seminars and semester examination. Training course finishes with a written exam on educational content, while in forming the final assessment are reported scores of the exam (60%) and continuous assessment (40%).

Students with a current control> = 3.00 to be admitted to an exam. Literature:

[1]. Madzhirski, Mechanics of fluids, Sofia, ed.Technique, 1991 [2]. Naplatarov, K., Environmental management. Efficiency and environmental protection. (Energy Recovery

and eco-efficiency in industry), Sofia 2009, ed. Technical University [3]. Makaveev, H., D. Tabakov, Iv. Ivanov, “Problems of engineering ecology”, Plovdiv, 1994

SOIL SCIENCE, SOIL POLLUTION AND IMPACTS ON THE ECOSYSTEMS

ECTS credits: 9.0 Weekly workload: 4L+0se+0le+2pe Form for verification of knowledge: continuous assessment Type of exam: written Semester: V Departments involved: Department of Geography, Ecology and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Lecturers: Assoc. Prof. Boyko Kolev, PhD, Assis. Prof. Nevena Miteva, E-mails: bkolev@swu.bg, nmiteva@swu.bg Annotation:

Soil Science, Soil Pollution and Impacts on the Ecosystems is one of the compulsory subject for students in bachelor program (B.Sc.) in ‘Ecology and Environmental Protection’. The course provides students with basic knowledge about the origin and development of soils and the problems that arise in their pollution and degradation. Special attention is given to approaches to overcome these problems and ways to restore soil fertility. Raised issues relating to soil science as a science and discipline, studying the soil as a natural body, and an important part of the ecosystem in which to spread and develop living terrestrial organisms, as well as the basic means of production in agriculture.

In the laboratory exercises, students will learn about the principles of GIS application software to compile thematic soil maps and their use in the cadaster, land division, monitoring and management of land resources. Course content:

Formation and development of the soils in Bulgaria;

Properties and classification of soils in Bulgaria;

Classification and major soil groups, classes and soil types in Bulgaria;

The soils in Bulgaria, evaluation and storage. Technology of education and grading:

Lectures developed Power point and presented with video - projector. In the process of teaching lectures connected with the use of visualization tools - graphics, print and copy materials, parts of which are developed as real regional strategies, plans, programmes projects and etc.

Grading the results shown in the course of education complies with the provisions of Regulation No. 21 of the Ministry of Education and Science from 30.09.2004 for applying the system for accumulation and transfer of credits.

A periodical control is held in the semester by assigning course papers (K) and/ or papers (R) and/ or by solving tests (T). Requirements for the semester are regularly visited classes; perform the tasks required GPA and test average 3.00.

The examination process includes a written exam topics (at least two) of the content of the course syllabus distributed in advance. The relative weight of the total test score is 50%.

The final grade constitutes 40% of the periodical control grade and 60% of the grade from the semester examination according to developed and approved in GEEP Chair system of control and grading students’ competence.

CONSERVATION OF BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY

ECTS credits: 6 Hours per week: 3l+2pe Form of assessment: on-going control and exam Examination type: written Semester: V Methodological guidance: Department “Geography, Ecology and Environmental Protection”, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Lecturers: Ass. Prof. Eng.Konstantin Tyufekchiev, PhD, Е-mail: konstantinat@abv.bg Annotation: The course Conservation of Biological Diversity provides the necessary knowledge of contemporary issues in protecting the rapidly diminishing biological diversity (biodiversity - for short), which is the result of evolutionary processes and random genetic changes over a period of several billion years back in the past. It is an integrated approach to the protection and management of biodiversity that uses appropriate principles and knowledge: from basic biological fields such as genetics, biology and ecology, management of areas of natural resources, such as hunting, fishing and wildlife, and the social sciences such as anthropology, sociology, philosophy and economics. Discipline content:

The course is divided into three parts. The first addresses the goals, objectives, importance and methods in the conservation of biodiversity, processes and trends in the development of global biodiversity. The second part covers the problems of conservation of biological diversity at the species, population and system level. The third part deals with practical applications, and the consideration of human activities on the protection of biodiversity at the global, but also at the regional level. This knowledge will enable students to use an integrated approach in the defense of biodiversity and to achieve the necessary powers to take appropriate advanced solutions in the management of protected natural territories and objects, as well as many practical skills such as the development and maintenance of new travel programs, routes in cognitive and ecological tourism. Technology of education and grading:

The lectures are elaborated as Power point presentations and involving the use of visualizations - graphics, print and copy materials. Some of the classes are held in the school hall where discuss theoretical facts, processes and phenomena, then place practical tasks that students perform individually. The rest of the classes are conducted within the selected protected areas.

The final grade is formed on the basis of continuous control and written exam. The continuous control takes place during the semester and includes a test, an assignment, and the students’ preparation and work during the exercises. The share of the continuous control from the final grade is 40%.

Examination procedure includes a test or exam on a topic of the three sections from the discipline content. The share of the written exam from the final grade is 60%. The final grade is formed on condition that the student’ grade on the written exam is at least 3.00.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS ECTS credits: 6 Hours per week: 3l+0se+0le+1pe+р Form of knowledge evaluation: Examination Examination type: written Semester: VI Methodological guidance: Chair: “Geography, Ecology and Environment Protection”; Faculty: " Mathematics and Natural Sciences" Lecturers: Ass. Prof. Dr. Eng. Stefka Cekova, E-mail: teshe@abv.bg , teshe@swu.bg Аnnotation: Environmental requirements and the introduction of regulations to limit pollution of the environment components is one of the fastest growing trends in the Bulgarian legislation. With the entry into force of the Framework Law on Environmental Protection in 1991 g.se launch of new legislation through the development of specialized laws and regulations defining objectives, priorities, strategies, the responsibility of individuals and institutions. The course "Environmental requirements and standards" introduces students to the new environmental policy based on the requirements of the European directives and principles: scientific basis for the development of

environmental norms and standards, balancing powers of central and local government and public participation in environmental management. Course content: Course "Environmental requirements and standards" studied by third-year student of Ecology and Environmental and aims the acquisition of knowledge related to:

obtain the necessary knowledge required both horizontal Bulgarian legislation and these components and factors of the environment;

emission limit values and analysis of pollutants compared to legal limits; penalties for excessive pollution of the environment components, as well as the incentives for reducing

emissions.

Teaching and assessment:

In the process of training are provided lectures and practical exercises. In lectures, students are introduced to the theoretical basis of the course. Lectures in the traditional way as to illustrate EU documents and those adopted in Bulgaria and comment on best practices in the world in environmental protection adopted in the statutory requirements. Practical exercises are performed after each lecture to reinforce the theoretical material. Each student works on a project in one of the issues set out in the syllabus. Extramural training of students is mainly related to work in libraries and on the Internet, individual and group counseling with the teacher. During the course of study is an ongoing review of the evaluation of knowledge - the development and protection of coursework, assessment of knowledge of the test and one from each exercise. The assessment is carried out of six, depending on the tasks Excellent 6 - more than 89% Very good 5 to 70 - 89%, Good 4 - 45-69% Medium 3-30 - 44% Off 2 - under 30 %. Exam to be admitted only students who have met the requirements of the Regulations for Educational Activities,, have met the requirements for mastering the content of the course set out in their audience, and individual employment and overall assessment of the current control is no less than the Middle 3. The final grade is based on 40% of current assessment grade and 60% of their semester examination as developed and adopted at the department "GEOOS" system for monitoring and evaluation of students' knowledge.

WATER POLLUTION AND IMPACT ON ECOSYSTEMS

ECTS credits: 7,5 Weekly workload: 3 lec + 2 ex Form of Assessment: exam Type of exam: written Semester: VI Departments involved: Department of Geography , Ecology and Environmental Protection, Faculty: Mathematics and Natural Sciences Lecturer: Assoc. Prof. M. Michailov, PhD Abstract:

The course "Water pollution and impacts on ecosystems" provide the students of "Ecology and Environmental Protection" basic knowledge of the use and pollution of water, the formation of waste water, for drafting of categorization of river flows to use and protection of waters of different water users and the impact of discharged waste water ecosystems.

Students learn about the legal framework and acquire basic requirements for water users, and the consequences of their violation in order to obtain knowledge about the indisputable justification of the results for estimates of the impact on ecosystems.

The course "Water pollution and impacts on ecosystems" provides students with the knowledge and opportunities to participate in teams to draft in "Environmental" in the design of objects of capital construction, regional environmental programs and others on the problems of the use and protection of the water.

Course content:

Requirements for the use of water. Basic principles and methods staging in identifying and meeting the diverse needs of water (water consumption for households to productive activities for transportation, recreation , etc.). Indicators and standards for water quality in watercourses and ponds. General methods for the purification of wastewater. Nature and purpose. Percolation. Bars. Sita. Precipitation. Types of decanters. Biological and biochemical methods for wastewater treatment in artificial conditions. Sediments. Quantities, composition and

properties. Methods and processing facilities. Peculiarities of the establishment of water pollution and its effects on ecosystems. Predict changes in water status. Water pollution control.

Technology training and assessment

The course "Water pollution and impacts on ecosystems" is done by teaching 45 hours of lectures and 30 hours of conducting practical exercises. The lectures cover the basic questions on the content of the discipline, and various visualizations - multimedia, demo software, visual materials (boards, posters, etc.) and others.

Students shape their work on individual topics such as assignments that are evaluated and only a positive assessment (at least average 3.25) are examined.

The course ends with a written exam. The final grade is based on the results of the course assignments and the semester examination (50/50%)

as developed and adopted at the department "GEOOS" system for monitoring and evaluation of students' knowledge.

TREATMENT OF SOLID WASTE ECTS credits: 7,5 Hours per week: 3l+0se+0le+2pe+р Form of knowledge evaluation: Examination Examination type: written Semester: VI Methodological guidance: Chair: “Geography, Ecology and Environment Protection”, Faculty: Mathematics and Natural Sciences Lecturers: Ass. Prof. Dr. Eng. Stefka Cekova, E-mail: teshe@abv.bg , teshe@swu.bg Annotation The purpose of this course is to acquaint students with the basic concepts stipulated in European and Bulgarian hierarchy system in waste management and the resulting priorities. Discipline "Treatment solid waste" is taught during study for attaining Qualifying degree "Bachelor" in "Ecology and "Environmental Protection" aiming preparation of staff to carry out their integrated management, control activities, to participate in the development of plans, programs, expertise and assessment of environmental impact reports in waste management.

Emphasis in training is placed on sustainable development, which implies an environmentally friendly technologies, the specific benefits of their implementation, with elements of waste minimization, recovery, reuse and final disposal. Course content:

Course allows obtaining the necessary knowledge about the legal requirements and procedures for the collection, transportation, analysis of the quantities and characteristics of the waste. Special attention is paid to the obligations of waste generators in order prevention or reduction of the quantity and the hazardous properties of the waste generated by:

Development and implementation of advanced environmental technologies that conserve the use of primary natural resources;

Development of appropriate methods for the final disposal of dangerous substances contained in waste destined for recovery.

Teaching and assessment:

In the process of training lectures and practical exercises are provided. In lectures, students are introduced to the theoretical basis of the course. Lectures are conducted in a traditional way, they are illustrated with graphic material, forms-patterns, for creation a database for the maintenance of the monitoring of waste, EU Directives are closely considered. The workshops are conducted in subgroups in the computer laboratory. Theoretical facts, processes and phenomena are discussed and then place practical tasks that students perform individually. Visits to landfills and installations for separation of recyclable waste are also planned. Extramural training of students is mainly related to work in libraries and on the Internet, individual and group consultations with the aim of preparation of the course project. During the course of study is an ongoing review of the evaluation of knowledge - the development and defense of paper and/or coursework, solving test that corresponds to the content of the exercises. Criterion for assessing the degree is implementation of tasks (essay, test) taking into account: the level of competence, and analytical thinking. The assessment is carried out on six-point scale, depending on the task: Excellent 6 - more than 89%, Very Good 5 - 70% - 89%, Good 4 - 45% of -69%, Satisfactory 3 - 30% - 44% Off 2 - below 30%. The

final grade is based on 40% of the assessment of periodic control and 60% of their semester examination as developed and adopted in the Department «GEOOS» system for monitoring and evaluation of students' knowledge.

AIR POLLUTION AND IMPACTS ON ECOSYSTEMS ECTS credits: 7, 5 Number of classes: 3L+2E Type of assessment : Exam Course type: Compulsory Semester: VII Course coordinating department: Geography, Ecology and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Lecturers: Prof. Lyuben Elenkov, PhD, е-mail: elenkov@swu.bg; Assistant Prof. Veselina Dalgacheva е-mail: dalgacheva@swu.bg

Annotation: This course is primarily practical and aims to introduce students to the problems of air pollution emissions

from industrial sources during their normal operation, and to focus on air pollution in the event of accidents, fires and their effects on ecosystems. The course studies the sources of air pollution, types of pollutants and their behavior and their impact on ecosystems and human health. The course corresponds to the object of study subjects "Chemistry", "Physics", "Purification of fluids", "Environmental risk", "Environmental problems at fires and accidents."

Course contents: Environmental problems. Biological systems. Legislation on ambient air protection. Sustainable

development of human society. Stages. Waste technologies. Air pollution. Sources of contamination. Major air pollutants as a result of human activity - the burning of fossil fuels. Treatment facilities. Environmental protection. Energy problem. RES. Noise pollution. Electromagnetic pollution. Behavior of pollutants in the atmosphere. Transboundary pollution. Air pollution from accidents of tankers carrying dangerous goods and other vehicles. Harmful combustion of waste and impact on people. Air pollution in volcanism and seismic processes. Air pollution in fires and accidents. Dynamic processes of forest fires affecting air pollution - products of combustion. Forest fires in terms of permanent and temporary parameters and their impact on air pollution. Risk situation in terms of inversion and influence of pollution on the ground air layer. Fire in a limited area and fires in open space. Impact of separation is harmful to humans. Organization and management of environmental activity.

Training and assessment: Current control is carried out during the semester in class exercise by conducting two tests, course

assignments (C) and / or abstracts/projects (A/P). Extracurricular independent activity of the students includes work to learn the curriculum and preparation

for seminars and semester examination. Training course finishes with a written exam on educational content, while in forming the final assessment are reported scores of the exam (60%) and continuous assessment (40%).

Students with a current control> = 3.00 to be admitted to an exam. Literature:

[1]. Naplatarov, K., Environmental management. Efficiency and environmental protection. (Energy Recovery and eco-efficiency in industry), Sofia 2009, ed. Technical University

[2]. Petkov, G., G. Kostadinova, “Air pollution and impacts on ecosystems”, Stara Zagora, 2008 [3]. Elenkov L. "Dynamics of forest fires", Sofia, 2011, ed. Vulcan 4 [4]. Kirov, Dimitar, "Labour safety and preservation of the environment, ed. Technique, 1992

ЕNVIRONMENTAL MONITORING ECTS credits: 7,5 Hours per week: 3l+0se+0le+2pe+р Form of knowledge evaluation: Examination Examination type: written Semester: VII

Methodological guidance: Chair: “Geography, Ecology and Environment Protection”, Faculty: Mathematics and Natural Sciences Lecturers: Ass. Prof. Dr. Eng. Stefka Cekova, E-mail: teshe@abv.bg , teshe@swu.bg Abstract:

As a result of human activity of human society, the environment is being polluted at a pace and scale that the problem of preserving it gains a critical and globally. Consequently, there was a strong need for objective and comprehensive assessment of her condition to be achieved through a unified methodical system, such as monitoring system. Environmental monitoring information system for surveillance, registration and control of the condition, quality and changes in key components of the natural environment due to the impact of anthropogenic factors. Course content:

Course covers two groups of theoretical questions: Basic concepts, structure and capacity of the system for environmental monitoring, environmental

problems in the regions for economic development in Bulgaria, a European scheme for trading greenhouse gas emissions and national allocation of quotas;

Monitoring of environmental protection, noise and waste - the conditions for deployment of stations instrumental analysis , limits eligible concentrations and actual results.

Teaching and assessment: In the process of training are provided lectures and practical exercises. In lectures, students are introduced to the theoretical basis of the course, divided into two groups. Lectures are conducted in a traditional way, it is illustrated with graphic material concentration limits for various pollutants of the environment components, commented to best practices in the world in lectures. The workshops are conducted in the laboratory, the students under the guidance of the teacher marked on the map base in Bulgaria points to the environmental monitoring of different components of the environment, identify the most polluted areas take water samples from r.Blagoevgradska Bistrica and analyze them. Extramural training of students is mainly related to work in libraries and on the Internet, individual and group counseling. During the course of study is an ongoing review of the evaluation of knowledge - the development and protection of paper and solving test that corresponds to the content of the exercises. Criterion for assessing the degree of implementation of tasks (essay, test) taking into account: the level of competence and analytical. The assessment is carried out of six, depending on the task: Excellent 6 - more than 89%, Very Good 5 - 70% -89%, Good 4 - 45% - 69%, Satisfactory 3 - 30% -44%, Light 2 - below 30%. The final grade is based on 40% of the assessment of periodic control and 60% of their semester examination as developed and adopted in the Department «GEOOS» system for monitoring and evaluation of students' knowledge.