Pollution of the Natural Environment
| Title | Ρύπανση Φυσικού Περιβάλλοντος / Pollution of the Natural Environment |
| Code | 26Ε |
| Faculty | Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment |
| School | Forestry and Natural Environment |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600019420 |
Programme of Study: PPS Tmīmatos Dasologías kai Fysikoý Perivállontos (2020-sīmera)
Registered students: 34
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory Courses | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Elective Courses | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Elective Courses | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Elective Courses | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Elective Courses | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Elective Courses | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Elective Courses | Compulsory Course belonging to the selected specialization (Compulsory Specialization Course) | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Instructors from Other Categories |
|
| Weekly Hours | 2 |
| Total Hours | 26 |
| Class ID | 600275756
|
Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Knowledge Deepening / Consolidation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600275756
- eLearning: https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=11046#section-0
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will have acquired knowledge regarding
1. Forest pollution
2. Controling methods
3. The degradation that can be caused to forests and natural ecosystems
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Respect natural environment
Course Content (Syllabus)
Pollution of forests and natural ecosystems in general. Deterioration of the composition or physical state of the environment. Direct or indirect introduction of pollutants into the atmosphere, water and soil, because of human activity, which may potentially affect human health or the environment. Impact of organic compounds on the ecosystem. Mining activities. Effects of acid rain. Biological damage to forests. Ecosystem protection measures for sustainable development. Organic farming. Practices for the protection and restoration of polluted areas.
Keywords
Forest pollution, degradation
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Multimedia
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 30 | 1 | ✓ | ||
| Laboratory Work | 15 | 0.5 | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 11 | 0.4 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Field trips and participation in conferences / seminars / activities | 2 | 0.1 | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 2 | 0.1 | |||
| Total | 60 | 2 |
Student Assessment
Description
At the end of the course the students are examined at a written exam.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1. Ρύπανση Φυσικού Περιβάλλοντος. Πανεπιστημιακές Παραδόσεις. ΑΠΘ. Θεσσαλονίκη
2. Διαφάνειες παραδόσεων μαθήματος(μορφή αρχείου pdf)
Last Update
19-09-2025
