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DAUGAVPILS UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF NATURE SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS

ACADEMIC STUDY PROGRAMME FOR BACHELOR’SDEGREE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Director of study programme: Dr. biol., prof. Artūrs Škute

Study programme have been approved Study programme have been approvedAt the meeting of Council of the Faculty of At the meeting of DU Studies CouncilNature Sciences and Mathematics on 15.09.2003on 12.05.2003

Protocol No. 3 Protocol No. 76

Dean: Studies Pro-rector:

Dr. phys., asoc.prof. A.Salītis Dr. biol., doc. I.Kaminska

Study programme have been approvedAt the DU Senate meetingon 06.10.2003Protocol No. 11

Chairperson of the Senate:

Dr. phil., asoc.prof. V.Šaudiņa

CONTENTS

1. GENERAL CHARACTERIZATION OF THE STUDY PROGRAMME..................3

1.1. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY PROGRAMME................................................31.2. MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION OF THE STUDY PROGRAMME..............................41.3. DURATION OF THE STUDY PROCESS............................................................................41.4. ACADEMIC STATUS OF THE STUDY PROGRAMME........................................................41.5. EMPLOYABILITY OF GRADUATES OF THE STUDY PROGRAMME..................................51.6. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STUDY PROGRAMME..........................................................6

2. RULES OF ENROLMENT.............................................................................................6

3. STRUCTURE OF THE STUDY PROGRAMME.........................................................7

4. CONTENT OF THE STUDY PROGRAMME..............................................................9

5. ORGANIZATION OF FIELD COURSE.....................................................................11

6. THE STUDY PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION MEANS................................12

6.1. ACADEMIC STAFF......................................................................................................126.2. LABORATORIES AND TEACHING EQUIPMENT............................................................136.3. FINANCING................................................................................................................156.4. THE LIBRARY............................................................................................................156.5. COOPERATION WITH OTHER DU STRUCTURAL UNITS...............................................15

7. SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CONNECTED WITH STUDY PROGRAMME..........17

7.1. THE MAIN DIRECTIONS OF THE RESEARCH................................................................177.2. SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCES AND RESEARCH PROJECTS...............................................177.3. STUDENTS’ SCIENTIFIC WORK...................................................................................21

8. KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT SYSTEM...................................................................21

9. COMPARISON OF STUDY PROGRAMMES WITH SIMILAR PROGRAMMES AT HIGHER SCHOOLS IN LATVIA AND ABROAD.....................................................22

10. DEVELOPMENT OF THE STUDY PROGRAMMES..........................................31

Annex 1: CURRICULUM OF ACADEMIC STUDY PROGRAMME FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Annex 2: CVs OF ACADEMIC STAFF INVOLVED IN REALISATION OF THE STUDY PROGRAMME

Annex 3: DESCRIPTIONS OF STUDY COURSES OF THE STUDY PROGRAMME

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1. GENERAL CHARACTERIZATION OF THE STUDY PROGRAMME

1.1. Goals and objectives of the study programme

At the present time in Latvia and Latgale region in particular there is an urgent need for professionally qualified and well-prepared specialists who are able to analyse and resolve environmental problems. Theoretical knowledge and practical skills, which are necessary for such tasks, could be acquired during studies of geography and environmental science.

The strategic goal of the academic study programme for Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science is to train intellectually and technically qualified and internationally competitive specialists with comprehensive knowledge in modern environmental science, who can competently answer the needs of Latvia’s society and economy (environmental education, environmental protection and management, biomonitoring, scientific research etc.).

In order to accomplish the strategic goal the following tasks should be carried out within the framework of the study programme:

to ensure qualitative and successful acquisition of the study programme to ensure mutual integration of different branches of environmental science, ecology

and geography, as well as of theory and practice in the study process to acquaint students with the principal facts, concepts, regularities and knowledge

system of environmental science to acquaint students with the diversity and integrity of environment and its basic

components, as well as with its evolution and importance for existing of life on the Earth

to impart knowledge about the spatial and geographical organization of human society, population, economy and tendencies of it development, as well as about degradation of environment due to economical activities and expanding of civilisation

to give insight into the topical contemporary global and local environmental problems related to human economic activities

to offer a wide choice of corresponding optimal courses according to the students’ interests

to develop and to consolidate practical skills of scientific research during laboratory lessons and field courses

to promote cooperation between students and academic staff by involving them in scientific research programmes and realisation of environmental projects financed by EU or Government of Latvia

to strengthen cooperation between DU and communities’ governmental institutions of Latgale region

to ensure possibilities to acquire practical skills in work with modern newest scientific equipment and environment-orientated information technologies

to improve and to supplement the scientific, informational and technical base of the study programme

to involve qualified specialists from DU, LU and other Latvian higher schools and foreign scientific research and educational institutions in the implementation of the programme

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1.2. Management and organization of the study programme

The study process is organized according to Satversme (Constitution) of Daugavpils University, Law on Higher Educational Establishments and other normative documents which are legally in power in the Republic of Latvia, as well as in accordance with study regulatory documents adopted by the DU Senate; enrolment takes place in accordance with the DU Rules of Enrolment, which every year are confirmed by the DU Senate.

Board of Nature Sciences and Mathematics Faculty, Department of Biology and Department of Geography carry out management of the study programme. Realization of study programme at Daugavpils University Nature Sciences and Mathematics Faculty takes place through day department studies. DU Study Council manage and supervise the study process in general, realization of the study process and its goal and aims belongs to The Faculty Board and departments.

Analysis and evaluation of the programme effectiveness and quality are carried out by responsible departments and in co-operation with the Board of Faculty of Nature Sciences and Mathematics. DU Study Council provides supervision of evaluation process. The effectiveness of the programme and its quality is also evaluated by the results obtained at the students’ questionnaire.

The goal of management and evaluation process is to guarantee accordance of study programme’s content to the existing and perspective demands of Latvia’s and EU economy (environmental education, environmental protection and management, biomonitoring, scientific research etc.). Director of study programme: Dr. biol., prof. Artūrs Škute.

1.3. Duration of the study process

The study programme for Bachelor degree in Environmental Science is designed for a four - year study course (Fig.2). Students have to study 8 semesters (2 semesters every year, the 1st semester lasts 20 weeks from September to January, the 2nd semester lasts 20 weeks from February to June). At the end of every semester students take exams and tests during the examination period (2 or 3 weeks). The study programme (after 4 years studies) concludes with a final examination in Environmental science and Geography, and students have to work out and to defend the B.sci. Degree paper. The study programme lasts 6 years in case students choose professional study programme “Teacher of Geography“ or “Planning of tourism and regional development” and having acquired it after graduating of academic programme.

1.4. Academic status of the study programme

Students, who have successfully acquired the study programme, defended B.sci. degree paper and passed final examinations, obtain B.sci. degree in Environmental Science. Students, who have completed the academic study programme in Environmental Science, have the right to continue academic education at Latvia University and other M.sci. Degree Studies Courses in Latvia and abroad in order to obtain academic degree for Master degree in Environmental Science or Master degree in Environmental Management (Fig.1).

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Fig.1 Opportunities for the study programme graduates to continue academic or/and professional education.

1.5. Employability of graduates of the study programme

Graduates of the study programme in Environmental Science have the right to go into service at several non-governmental and governmental institutions of different level, mainly at different branches of the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Latvia – e.g. Department of Nature Protection, Department of Environmental Protection etc., as well as in institutions supervised by the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Latvia – e.g. Regional Environmental Boards, Nature Protection Board, Teici National Park, Gauja National Park, North Vidzeme Biosphere Reserve etc.

Graduates, who have successfully acquired the study programme in Environmental Science and would like to advance their employability, have opportunity to choose and to acquire one of the following professional study programmes “Teacher of Geography “ or “Planning of tourism and regional development” after academic studies during the 9th, 10th

11th and 12th semesters. In this case duration of the study process is 6 years (Fig.2).Graduates, who have successfully acquired the study programmes mentioned above

and passed final examinations, obtain the qualification according to chosen programme and receive the certificate of higher professional education.

Graduates of the study programme “Teacher of Geography “ have the right to work at secondary schools as teachers of geography and to continue studies at Master Course of any higher educational establishments in pedagogic or geography sub-branch “Didactics of Geography” in order to obtain an academic degree “Master of pedagogic in geography”, as well as to continue studies at Master Course in order to obtain academic degree “Master of Nature Sciences in Environmental Science” or “Master of Nature Sciences in Environmental Management” (Fig.1).

Graduates of the study programme “Planning of tourism and regional development“ have the right to go into service at several non-governmental and governmental institutions of different level (i.e. rural and regional municipalities, different branches of the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Latvia or the Ministry of Regional Development and Local

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1.6. Implementation of the study programme

Full-time studies take place at Daugavpils University Nature Sciences and Mathematics Faculty using the financing of the state budget or study fees paid by physical or juridical persons.

2. RULES OF ENROLMENT

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Diploma of Bsc Degree in

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NATURE SCIENCES BACHELOR IN

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Matriculation at the Faculty of Nature Sciences and Mathematics is carried out in accordance with the DU enrolment regulations. The DU Senate confirms the enrolment regulations every year. According to the regulations applicants are enrolled regardless of their sex, nationality, race, social or financial status, religion or political views.

The academic study programme in Environmental Science enrols applicants who have graduated from secondary school and have acquired fundamentals of biology and geography.

3. STRUCTURE OF THE STUDY PROGRAMME

The academic study programme in Environmental Science is designed for a four - year study course and its structure is subdivided in parts A, B and C. Every part consist of study courses (=subjects). One week’s full-time study corresponds to one credit. An academic year consists of 40 points (credit points), and is usually divided into two terms (=semesters), autumn and spring. The autumn semester runs from beginning of September to end of December. The spring semester runs from beginning of February to beginning of June. One point at a Latvian university or institution of higher education corresponds to 1.5 ECTS (European Credit Transfer-System) units. The total amount of credit points necessary to obtain Bachelor of Environmental Science academic degree is 163 credit points.

PART A: Compulsory Courses of Environmental Science, Ecology and Geography These courses are compulsory for all the students enrolled in academic programme. It

includes theoretical and practical basic courses in Environmental Science, Ecology and Geography, as well as general basic courses of other nature sciences, which raise students’ level of knowledge and give comprehensive knowledge, skills and abilities in the main branches of their future studies. This part comprises courses of fundamentals of Environmental Science, Ecology, Computers and data processing, Geographic Information Systems, basics of higher mathematics and different courses in Economy, Environmental Law, Physical Geography, Human Geography and Earth Sciences (content see at Table 1).

Special attention is paid to the field courses (5 CP1), which strengthen theoretical and practical knowledge, develop skills and abilities allows the students better to plan future specialization and choice of Part B courses. Students work out and defend 2 annual papers (1 CP each) and Bachelor paper (10 CP). Acquiring courses of A Part the student gets 77 CP. In total field practices, B.sci. Degree paper and compulsory courses give 94 CP; it constitutes 58% of the total number of credit points necessary to obtain Bachelor of Environmental Science academic degree (Fig.3). The ratio of theoretical and practical parts of the study programme (percentage from the total amount of academic hours) is given in Fig.4.

PART B: Compulsory Optional Courses of Environmental Science, Ecology and Geography

These courses provide to students selection of optional subjects. Acquiring of certain amount (mentioned below) of credit points are compulsory for all the students enrolled in the academic programme. This part comprises different specialised narrow courses in Environmental Science, Ecology and Geography (content see at Table 1). The courses of this part ensure possibilities for the students to choose deeper studies in the main sub-branches of Environmental Science. Directions of students’ specialization depend on the directions of specialization offered by the departments and scientific research structural units.

Students have opportunities to acquire also general applied knowledge in preparing and managing environmental projects, in doing research work, about environmental NGO’s 1 CP – hereafter credit points

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(among them – scientific societies; professional associations in Latvia and the world, their formation and principles of activity) and others. Acquiring part B optional courses the students should get at least 61 CP, or 37% of the total necessary number of credit points (Fig.3).

PART C: Free Optional Courses of Humanities and Social SciencesThis part includes free optional courses; the students can choose different courses of

the humanities and social sciences. They comprise history of Latvian culture, history of religion, history of world culture, ethics, aesthetics, fundamentals of economics, sociology, psychology etc. Acquiring the courses of this part, the students should get at least 8 CP points, that constitutes 5% of the total necessary number of credit points (Fig.3).

Fig.3 Structure of the academic study programme - the ratio of parts A, B and C of the study programme (percentage from the total amount of CP)

Fig. 4. The ratio of theoretical and practical parts of the study programme (percentage from the total amount of academic hours)

1st year 2nd year 3rd year 4th year1st semester 2nd semester 3rd semester 4th semester 5th semester 6th semester 7th semester 8th semester

Part A: Compulsory Courses of Environmental Science and Geography (77 CP)

Part B: Compulsory Optional Courses of Environmental Science and Geography (at least 61 CP)

Part C: Free Optional Courses of Humanities and Social Sciences (8CP)

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Field course (2 CP)

Field course (2 CP)

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Bsc Degree paper (10CP)

Fig.5 The division of credit points according to the study programme and its duration

4. CONTENT OF THE STUDY PROGRAMMETable 1. Distribution of different courses among the Parts A,B and C during the study processNo Timetable and title of study course Academic staff Contact

hoursCourse credit

Form of assessment

1st study year, 1st semesterPart A [cred: 13]

1. Introduction into Environmental Science as. D.Gruberts 48 3 exam2. General Geology lekt. J.Soms 64 4 exam3. General Ecology prof. A.Škute 48 3 exam4. Computer Science for environmentalists as.prof. P.Drozdovs 48 3 exam

Part B [at least cred: 8]1. Fundamentals of Nature Sciences as.prof. A.Barševskis 48 3 test2. Chemistry with basics of Geochemistry doc. M.Gorskis 48 3 exam3. Fundamentals of Physical Geography lekt. S.Rutkovska 64 4 exam4. Instrumental methods in environment.sc. as.prof. A.Salītis 32 2 test

Part C [cred: 2]

1st study year, 2nd semesterPart A [cred:11]

1. Soil Science as. D.Gruberts 48 3 exam2. General Biology prof. A.Barševskis 48 3 exam3. Fundament. of Meteorology & Climatology as. D.Gruberts 48 3 exam4. Integrated field course in Environmental

Scienceprof. A.Škute & lekt. J.Soms

112(14 days)

2 differ. test,defence

Part B [at least cred: 9 ]1. Human Geography as. I.Matisovs 64 4 exam2. Applied Mathematics and Statistics

Methodsdoc. A.Sondore 48 3 test

3. Cartography lekt. J.Soms 54 3 exam4. Geophysics prof. G.Liberts 48 3 test

Part C [cred: 0]

2nd study year, 3rd semesterPart A [cred: 9]

1. Geomorphology lekt. J.Soms 48 3 exam2. Regional Geography as. I.Matisovs 48 3 exam3. Scientific foreign language and terminology English Department,

Germany Department48 3 test

Part B [at least cred: 10]1. Biogeography as. J.Paidere 48 3 exam2. Oceanography as. D.Gruberts 48 3 exam3. Distance Research Methods and Remote

Sensinglekt. J.Soms 32 2 test

4. Hydrology as. D.Gruberts 48 3 exam

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5. Processes of Energy Transformation in Nature

prof. K.Bartels 32 2 test

Part C [cred: 2]

No Timetable and title of study course Academic staff Contact hours

Course credit

Form of assessment

2nd study year, 4th semester

Part A [cred: 9]1. Geographic Information Systems lekt. J.Soms 48 3 exam2. Scientific foreign language and terminology English Department,

Germany Department48 3 exam

3. Annual scientific paper supervisor 12 1 defence4. Integrated field course in Environmental

Scienceprof. A.Škute un lekt. J.Soms

112(14 days)

2 differ. test,defence

Part B [at least cred: 8]1. Nature Protection prof. A.Škute 48 3 exam2. Landscape Science assist. I.Matisovs 48 3 exam3. Freshwater Ecology prof. A.Škute 32 2 test4. Environment of the Baltic Sea and its

Protectionlekt. J.Soms 32 2 exam

Part C [cred: 2]

3rd study year, 5th semester

Part A [cred: 12]1. Environmental Pollution lekt. J.Kirilova

doc. M.Gorskis96 6 exam

2. Recycling of Waste and Treatment of Sewage Water

assit.. S.Osipovs 48 3 exam

3. Rational Using and Protection of Natural Resources

asist. D.Gruberts 48 3 exam

Part B [at least cred: 8]1. Methods of analysing of environmental

pollutionlekt. S.Osipovs 64 4 exam

2. Economical Geography lekt. S.Rutkovska 48 3 exam3. Population Geography assist. I.Matisovs 32 2 exam4. Ecology of Agriculture assist. J.Paidere 32 2 exam

C daļa [cred: 0]

3rd study year, 6th semester

Part A [cred: 12]1. Biodiversity prof. A.Barševskis 48 3 exam2. Fundamentals of planning lekt. S.Rutkovska 48 3 exam3. Geography of Latvia lekt. J.Soms

lekt. S.Rutkovska64 4 exam

4. Annual scientific paper supervisor 12 1 defence5. Integrated field course in Environmental lekt. S.Rutkovska 48 1 differ. test,

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Science assist. J.Paidere (6 days) defence

Part B [at least cred: 7]1. Fundamentals of Environment Geography prof. A.Melluma 48 3 exam2. Geography of the Baltic Region lekt. S.Rutkovska 64 4 exam3. Environmental Control of Industrial

Processeslekt. S.Osipovs 32 2 test

4. Culture and Geography of Latgale Region lekt. J.Soms 32 2 test

Part C [cred: 0]No Timetable and title of study course Academic staff Contact

hoursCourse credit

Form of assessment

4th study year, 7th semester

Part A [cred: 13]1. Environmental Policy and Management prof. A.Škute 64 4 exam2. Bioindicators and Biomonitoring as. D.Gruberts 48 3 exam3. Antropoecology and Ecotoxicology as.prof. N.Škute 64 4 exam4. Environmental Law and Rights prof. A.Škute 32 2 exam

Part B [cred: 6]1. Preparing and Implementing of

Environmental Projectslekt. R.Klepere 32 2 exam

2. Sustainable development in Baltic Sea Region

doc. M.Gorskis 32 2 exam

3. Ecohydrologycal methods as. D.Gruberts 32 2 test

Part C [cred: 2]

4th study year, 8th semester

Part A [cred: 15]1. Environmental Impact Assessment prof. A.Škute 48 3 exam2. Recultivation of degraded Environment prof. A.Škute 32 2 exam3. Bsc Degree Paper supervisor 26 10 defence

Part B [at least cred: 5]1. Environmental Psychology Psychology Department, 32 2 exam2. Forest Resources and their Management lekt. P.Evarts-Bundars 48 3 test

Part C [cred: 0]

Total credit: 163

Final assessment for obtaining academic degree “Bachelor of Nature Sciences in Environmental Science”:

Bachelor examination in Environmental Science, defence of Bachelor Sci. Degree paper in Environmental Science.

5. ORGANIZATION OF FIELD COURSE

Field course in programme in Environmental Science is organized at the different facilities that are located on the territory of rural municipalities in the surroundings of Daugavpils. Field courses according to curriculum (Annex 1) take place in the 1st study year (2 weeks in summer) and in the 2nd study year (2 weeks in summer). During integrated field courses students in the open air get acquainted with the biodiversity and protected species of

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plants and animals of EU importance. Students also in practice improve their skills and methodology of biotopes classification, biota analysis and mapping, soil profiling and mapping, as well as assessment of integrity and relationships among landscape, relief, vegetation and climate. The students work out individual tasks, collect data and compute them, create different maps and correlate obtained data. Specialists from other Latvian scientific research institutions are involved in the organization of field courses. The results of field courses are presented at the exhibition and the final conference. Regulations about field courses are approved by Faculty Board. Field courses is an inseparable and compulsory part of the study process.

6. THE STUDY PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION MEANS

6.1. Academic staff

Parts A and B of academic study programme in Environmental Science are ensured by 25 university lecturers, the list of whom is shown in Table 2.

Table 2. Academic staff involved in the implementation of study programmes

No Name, surname Scientific degree, position (institution)

1. Artūrs Škute Dr.sci.biol., prof.(DU, Department of Biology)2. Arvīds Barševskis Dr. sci.biol., prof.(DU, Department of Biology)3. Natālija Škute Dr.sci.biol., asoc.prof.(DU, Department of Biology)4. Inese Kokina Dr. biol., lecturer (DU, Department of Biology)5. Pēteris Evarts-Bundars Mag.sci.biol., lecturer (DU, Department of Biology)6. Aija Melluma Dr.habil.sci.geogr., professor (University of Latvia, FESG)7. Santa Rutkovska Mag.sci.geogr., lecturer (DU, Department of Geography)8. Dāvis Gruberts Mag.sci.env., assistant (DU, Department of Geography)9. Ivars Matisovs Mag.sci.geogr., assistant (DU, Department of Geography)10. Juris Soms Mag.sci.geogr., lecturer (DU, Department of Geography)11. Mihails Gorskis Dr.sci.paed., Mag.sci.chem., doc. (DU, Department of

Geography)12. Jeļena Kirilova Mag.sci.chem., lecturer (DU, Department of Geography)13. Sergejs Osipovs Mag.sci.chem., assistant (DU Department of Geography)14. Guntis Liberts Dr.habil.sci.phys., professor (DU, Department of Physics)15. Klauss Bartel Dr.sci.phys., professor (DU, Department of Physics)16. Antonijs Salītis Dr.sci.phys., doc. (DU, Department of Physics)17. Anita Sondore Dr.sci.math., doc. (DU, Department of Mathematic)18. Pāvels Drozdovs Dr.sci.paed., asoc.prof. (DU, Department of Computer

Science)19. Lilija Gorbaceviča Dr.sci.phyl., doc. (DU, Department of Economy)20. Irēna Kokina Dr.sci.psych., doc. (DU, Department of Pedagogics)21. Valērijs Makarevičs Dr.sci.psych., doc. (DU, Department of Psychology)22. Mihails Pupiņš Dr.sci.paed., lect. (DU, Department of Psychology)23. Ilona Kuņicka Mag.sci.econ., assistant (DU, Department of Economy)24. Baiba Felce Dr. sci.phyl., lecturer (DU, Department of Economy)25. Ingrīda Kupšāne Mag.sci.hyst., assistant (DU, Department of History)

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In general 25 university lecturers ensure academic study programme for Bachelor degree in Environmental Science, out of them 8 are professors and associated professors (32%), 4 – docents (16%), 10 – lecturers (40%), 3 – assistants (12%) (Fig. 5)

Fig.5 The ratio of academic staff working in academic study programme in Environmental Science. (percentage from the total amount of academic stuff)

All lecturers have adequate academic and scientific qualification (Annex 2). They constantly improve their professional proficiency by participating in scientific conferences, post - diploma study courses or in courses and seminars arranged by various state, foreign and public organisations.

The academic staff take part in the activities of various professional and public organisations, such as the Association of Latvian Geography Teachers, the Latvian Geographic Society, European Society for Soil Conservation (ESSC, home page - http://www.zalf.de/essc/essc.htm), International Union for Quaternary Research (INQUA, home page - http://www.inqua.au.dk), the Society of Latvian Hydrobiologists, the Geography Teachers Association etc. The participation in such courses and seminars extends participants` knowledge and promotes creativity in their work.

6.2. Laboratories and teaching equipment

Comfortable and technologically well - equipped study rooms and laboratories, that answer to the specific needs of each course, help to put the study programmes into practice. University facilities for the implementation of academic study programmes in Environmental Science are used. Scientific research connected with the studies take place also at other Latvian and foreign scientific research and educational institutions. Cooperation agreements have been concluded with several Latvian and foreign institutions, other agreements are being prepared.

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http://www.inqua.au.dk/

http://www.zalf.de/essc/essc.htm

The peculiarity of academic study programme is connected with close integration of study and scientific research work. A number of specific requirements for the necessary material and technical base follow from it. The different study rooms and laboratories at the Faculty of Nature Sciences and Mathematics as well as lecture rooms and laboratories of other faculties and chairs of DU are at the disposal of the students of the study programme.

For ensuring the study process, carrying out scientific research, working out projects, annual and bachelor papers the students enrolled in academic study programme use:

3 specialized study rooms and study or scientific research laboratories at the Department of Biology;

8 specialized study rooms and scientific research laboratories at the Department of Geography;

2 specialized study rooms and scientific research laboratories at the Department of Physics;

2 - 3 well-equipped and technically equipped lecture-rooms at Pedagogic and Psychology faculty (for ensuring pedagogical, psychological, social and humanities courses of part C);

computer, Internet and multimedia equipment at Geomatics Laboratory (DU); scientific equipment of Institute of Limnology (DU); Available data base of the Ministry of Environmental protection Resources of Nature research and environmental education centre;

Study process is sufficiently ensured by: copying machines (4 copiers); visual presentation (8 overhead projectors, 5 dia-projectors. 3 multimedia

projector, DVD); video recorders, videos, audio technique; computers.

Laboratories are well equipped with special modern tools for scientific research and monitoring (e.g. digital and analogy instruments like biological oxygen demand measuring lab YUSSI BOD, Texas Instruments CBLs Calculator Based Laboratories, HydroLab data logger, digital thermometers, meteorological instruments, bathometers etc.). All the equipment is made use of in the teaching and research process.

Students and university lecturers have permanent access to Internet and connection to local DU Net, as well as the possibility to use e-mail. Cooperation agreements have been concluded with several Latvian and foreign scientific research and educational institutions.

For providing the study process in academic study programme, carrying out scientific research, working out projects, bachelor papers the students besides the already mentioned material base additionally have a possibility to use the material base of LU Faculty of Earth Sciences and Geography, agreeing beforehand with the scientific consultants of research work at these.

The Videolibrary of Department of Geography consists of more than 180 video films on different Environmental, Physical Geography, Geology and Human Geography themes, the lecturers frequently use these videos during lectures to improve the quality of the study process.

During the study process also special multimedia CDs training courses for environmentalists, donated by US Environmental Protection Agency, are successfully used.

The study process is well provided by different geographic and topographic maps (scales 1 : 10 000; 1 : 25 000; 1 : 50 000; 1 : 100 000; 1 : 200 000) and atlases.

We have a good library of periodicals too (e.g. all volumes of National Geographic from 1972 to 2003)

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6.3. Financing

Study programmes are financed by the state budget funds, but in particular cases students are given opportunities to acquire study programmes for tuition fees. In the latter case physical or juridical persons could pay fees for studies.

6.4. The Library

DU Library reading halls and specialized departments offer more than 343 500 books as well as more than 25 300 science and popular science periodicals in several languages. At library department of nature sciences and the reading hall there are more than 33 100 books. There exist certain problems with specialized literature in environmental science published abroad, but every year the programme seeks for possibilities to find more means for purchasing books and periodicals published abroad (in Western Europe and the U.S.A.). The temporary solution of the above-mentioned problem is the use of modern literature from university lecturers’ personal libraries and the opportunity to use electronic system “Alise” to which DU library is connected and through which there is a possibility to use the catalogues of LU and other most significant scientific libraries and later – to order the books chosen. The other solution of the above-mentioned problem is the wide-use of Internet resources (catalogue of the most important environmental and geographical related information is provided).

For ensuring the study process modern study and scientific literature is used, that is available at the Department of Geography, Department of Biology, Institute of Limnology and DU Nature research and environmental education centre. The modern methods of state-of-the-art environmental analysis and environmental impact assessment students can get from special issues (860 units), donated by US Environmental Protection Agency.

6.5. Cooperation with other DU structural units

In the realization of academic study programme DU Department of Biology and Department of Geography cooperate with many DU structure units, that allows to provide the realization of study content and scientific research. The most significant cooperation takes place with the following DU partners:

Department of Physiology and health studies Department of Physics Department of Mathematics Department of Economy Departments of History; Department of the Latvian language; Nature studies and environmental education centre (DIVIC):

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10-15 students and university lecturers are involved in environmental projects as assistants or researchers every year, students get good experience in the preparation and implementation of projects.

For the organization of scientific research work (annual, bachelor and master papers, expeditions, preparation of publication) students and university lecturers of study programme use DIVIC material base and consultations and help of DIVIC specialists and cooperation partners in processing the research material and obtaining the necessary information.

The academic study programme have good cooperation partners in other Latvian and foreign higher educational establishments, state institutions, and NGO’s cooperation with similar programmes at Latvia. University promotes the exchange of experience, participation in joint conferences, expeditions and other projects. As a result of this cooperation the contents of the study programme has been coordinated with Latvia University. In the implementation and development of the study programme the cooperation take place with: Academic study programme for Bachelor degree in Environmental Science has been

harmonized with Latvia University Faculty of Earth Sciences and Geography, joint expeditions, conferences and other projects take place.

In cooperation with Tallinn Technical University, Institute of Geology, Laboratory of Experimental Geomorphology, Leuven Katholike University, Belgium, Environmental Data Centre some PhD students carry out scientific research.

With Daugavpils city municipality – contracts, projects.The cooperation of academic programme also widens with educational and scientific

research institutions abroad. Academic staffs exchange information, in some cases carry out joint research with scientists from more than 30 countries of the world. Some university lecturers are members of international scientific organizations. Within the study programme successful cooperation, including experience exchange visits, participation at conferences, joint research, at present has formed with: Vitebsk State university (Byelorussia); With Paris Pierre and Marie Curie 6th University, With the University of Western England within the framework of Tempus programme on

the theme “Application of computers and multi – media technology in education” (prof. A.Škute),

With Fecht Higher school (Germany) and Groeningen Higher school (the Netherlands) Gemeinsames Europäisches Projekt” Phare – SIEP – 12391 – 97 ( prof. A.Škute),

With Bath University (England) “Working out distance-learning strategies in Latvia.” (prof. A.Škute).

Japanese international cooperation agency (JICA) – joint working out of Lubāna wetlands integrated management plan (prof. A.Škute – director),

With Cambridge University Department of Zoology (prof. A.Škute had his professional development studies there for 2 months in 1998);

With Haderslev Teachers’ Seminar (Denmark) – mutual cooperation, With Murcia University (Spain) – students’ training practice.

The work is carried out to conclude cooperation agreements with several universities and scientific research institutes abroad.

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7. SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CONNECTED WITH STUDY PROGRAMME

7.1. The main directions of the research

The main directions of the research connected with the academic study programme for Bachelor degree in Environmental Science“ are the following:

hydrological, hydroecological, hydrogeological, hydrochemical, geomorphological and hydrobiological investigation of lakes and streams;

investigation of biodiversity and geographic environment of wetlands; monitoring, environmental impact assessment and planning of long-term

sustainable evolution of protected nature areas; working out the functional zoning schemes for protected nature areas; working out the proposals for sustainable and friendly-to-environment

development of local municipalities; underground water resources quality investigation and monitoring; monitoring and investigation of the present exo-dynamic geological

processes within the framework of environmental indicators; investigation of demographic and ethnic structure changes; regional GIS data base collecting and managing; working out the textbooks and methodological issues.

7.2. Scientific conferences and research projects

At the Department of Biology and Department of Geography in connection with the academic study programme for Bachelor degree in Environmental Science every year within the framework of DU scientific conference, Biological, Environmental and Geography sections are organized. Every year in September a scientific methodological seminar is organized at the Departments about the topical problems of organizing the field courses and scientific research, where study programme teaching staff and students participate. In view of the Departments strategy, confirmed in March 2002, in future besides the above mentioned conference and scientific methodological seminar, the academic staff of the department will organize annual scientific readings “Topical problems of modern biology and environment” and will publish collection of scientific articles.

Every year academic staff involved in the study programme participates at international and national scientific conferences and congresses. The number of attending scientific forums in Western countries increases. It testifies to the fact that the situation with the acquisition of foreign languages as well as with the importance of research results among teaching staff of the department improves, and in the result of which the quality of study programmes also improves.

During last 5 years academic staff involved in the study programme (without guest-lecturers, academic staff of humanities and general educational courses) participated in more than 60 international scientific conferences in Latvia and 13 other countries.

M.sci.biol., lect,. P.Evarts-Bunders participated at 5 conferences in Jalta (the Ukraine), Moscow (Russia), Vilnius (Lithuania) and Daugavpils (Latvia);

Dr.sci.biol., prof. A.Barševskis participated in European entomology congress (the Czech Republic, 1998); North-European – Baltic Congress on Entomology (Estonia, 1997; Norway 2000) and 15 international conferences in Copenhagen (Denmark), Nyköping (Sweden), Lübeck (Germany), Helsinki (Finland), Kielce (Poland), Češke Budejovice (the Czech Republic), Vitebsk (Buelorussia), Tartu

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(Estonia), Rīga, Daugavpils (Latvia) and more than 30 national and regional scientific conferences and seminars in Latvia;

Dr.sci.biol. asoc.prof.. N.Škute reported on the results of her research at 5 international conferences in Turku (Finland), Liége and Brussels (Belgium), Voronezh (Russia), Jūrmala (Latvia) and at annual DU scientific conferences;

Dr.sci.biol., prof A.Škute presented the results of his scientific research at the 8th

International Conference “Sustainable Lake Management” in Copenhagen (Denmark) and several international and national conferences in Latvia.

M.sci.geogr., PhD stud.Geol. Juris Soms presented the results of his scientific research at the International Symposiums “Gully erosion Under Global Change” (Leuven, Belgium), “The significance of soil surface characteristics in soil erosion” (Strasbourg, France) and International Symposium “Soil Erosion Patterns: Evolution, Spatio-Temporal Dynamics and Connectivity” (Müncheberg, Germany).

Review of scientific activities (conferences, publications etc.) realised during last two years is given in Table 3 to Table 6:

Table 3. Scientific publicationsPublications

Authors Year Publication Name of issue Volume PagesGruberts Dāvis 2003 The four largest floodplain

lakes in Latvia: hydrology, hydrochemistry and hydrobiology.

Ecohydrological processes in Northern wetlands. Selected papers

- 196-202.

Table 4. Published books, reviews, textbooksBooks

Authors Year Publication Publishing Other PagesBaranovskis A., Pupinš M., Soms J., Škute A.

2002 Nature values of Lubana wetland complex.

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Table 5. Participation in international scientific conferences and symposiums International conferences and symposiums

Conference or symposium Place Time Oral or poster presentationМеждународный экологический опыт и его использование в Белорусии

Vitebsk, Byelorussia

18.-19.11. 2003.

Экологические последствия создания водохранилищ на Даугаве: Латвииский опыт

Ecohydrological processes in Northern wetlands (ICEWetland 2003)

Estonia, Tallin 30.06.– 04.07. 2003.

The four largest floodplain lakes in Latvia: hydrology, hydrochemistry and hydrobiology

46th Conference on Great Lakes Research & 10th World Lake Conference.

USA, Chicago 22.-26.06. 2003.

Ecotourism – the Management Tool for Largest Floodplain lakes in Latvia

International Symposium “Soil Erosion Patterns: Evolution, Spatio-Temporal Dynamics and Connectivity”

Germany, Müncheberg

10.-12.10.2002

The significance of topographic and geological indicators on gully erosion pattern development and spatial organisation in the morainic uplands, Latvia.

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International conferences and symposiums (continuation) Conference or symposium Place Time Oral or poster presentation

Geography Education in an Evolving Europe: The launch event of the new HERODOT Thematic Network for higher education

UK, London 22.-23.03. 2003.

Geography in Higher Education in Latvia

Актуальные проблемы модернизации химико-педагогического и химического образования: 49 Всероссийская научно-практическая конференция с международным участием

St.Petersburg, Russia

15.-17. 05.. 2002

Опыт проведения единого государственного экзамена по химии в Латвии

Современные проблемы химического образования

Estonia, Tartu 23.-24.01. 2002

Реформа школьного химического образования в Латвии: основные этапы и первые результаты

International Symposium “The significance of soil surface characteristics in soil erosion”

FranceStrasbourg

20.-22.09. 2001.

Data analysis of correlation between soil parent material and gullying intensity.

Research and Conservation of Biological diversity in Baltic Region

Latvia, Daugavpils

24.-26.04. 2003.

Protection of biodiversity in the Dvietes floodplain

The European Association for the Conservation of the Geological Heritage (ProGEO) Meeting

Latvia, Rīga 24.-27.05.2001.

Gully erosion landforms as geomorphological nature monuments in SE Latvia

Table 6. Participation and managing of international research projects

International projectsName of the project Source of financing Time FunctionsProjekts 2002 Phare Acc/Macro/0102/027 "Preservation of Baltic Eco-system Values: Lanscape Project "

ES Phare 03.06.2002.-23.07.2002.

asist. D.Gruberts – expert,

Project 1999 Phare LE 9913.02 "Development of Economy of the South-eastern Part of Latvia by Strengthening Cross-border Co-operation" - Project Partnership Action Plan for Long-Term Tourism Development on The Base of Local Cultural and Natural Resources

ES Phare 10.07.2002.-28.10.2002.

J.Soms – project coordinatorS.Rutkovska un D.Gruberts experts

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LE 9913.02 / 0015 – 001In view of the Departments strategy till the year 2005, confirmed in February 2000 in

future it is planned to look for new opportunities for all the members of academic staff involved in the study programme and for students, to widen international scientific cooperation and to seek for additional financing for participation in the most significant European and world forums. Monthly department seminars on topical problems of environmental and biological research at the department, in Latvia and the world are introduced.

Every year academic staff of the Departments in connection with the academic study programme take part in different scientific and educational projects, thus attracting means, improving material technical base and raising their own and students’ scientific potential, experience and professionalism. The most significant scientific research projects realized during last 3 years or being realized now in connection with academic the study programme “Bachelor of Nature Sciences in Environmental Science” are summed up in Table 7.

Table 7. Scientific educational projects connected with the academic studyTitle of the project / financing Year Project

leaderProject

realizationNature in a city / Latvian Environmental protection fund

1999 – 2000

prof. A.Barševskis

prof. A.Barševskis

Working out Latvia’s Red Book / Life & LU Institute of biology

prof. A.Barševskis

Research of biological diversity of the Daugava valley / Coalition Clean Baltic, Regional Environmental Centre for Central and Eastern Europe

1993 – 2000

prof. A.Barševskis

prof. A.Barševskis

Latgale development plan / Phare 1999 – 2000

prof. A.Škute, prof. A.Barševskis

Studies and management of small rivers of Eastern Latvia / Coalition Clean Baltic

1993 – 2000

prof. A.Barševskis

prof. A.Barševskis

Development of integrated management plan of Lubāna wetlands / Latvian Environmental Protection fund

1998 prof. A.Škute prof. A.Škutelect. J.Soms

Functional zoning of lake Rāzna and confluence basin

1997 prof. A.Škute prof. A.Škutelect. J.Soms

TEMPUS project “Gemeinsames Europäisches Project” / EU

1997 – 2000

prof. A.Škute,prof. A.Barševskis

Daugavpils region education development strategy / Soros Fund Latvia

1999 prof. A.Barševskis

prof. A.Barševskis

International distance-learning programme and development of distance-learning strategy in Latvia / TEMPUS, EU

1997 - 1998

assoc. prof. A.Škute

TEMPUS project “New informational technologies in continual education”

1997 - 1998

prof. A.Škute

Establishing the Nature park Rāzna 2003 prof. A.Škute prof. A.Škutelect. J.Soms

The academic staffs of the Department of Geography and Department of Biology are members of several scientific organizations, they participate in the work of these organizations and use the available information for the improvement of the contents of studies.

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7.3. Students’ scientific work

Students’ scientific work is organized under supervision of university lecturers from the Department of Geography and Department of Biology and is not limited only to working out annual and bachelor papers. Students participate in scientific expeditions, projects, conferences, seminars and other scientific activities. Both students and university lecturers make reports at DU annual scientific conferences. The organization of such joint work of students’ and university lecturers’ sections is very positively evaluated by teaching staff and students.

Within the framework of international projects of DU Nature research and environmental education centre and Institute of Limnology many students will participate in international expeditions, scientific trips, international conferences in other countries.

8. KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT SYSTEM

The study programmes are mainly acquired through the traditional forms of work - lectures, practical work, laboratory work, tutorials, seminars and written tests. However, methods that encourage students` own activities, e.g. project designing, group work, discussions etc., are also widely used.

University lecturers assess students’ level of knowledge in academic study programmes for Bachelor degree in Environmental Science” during the semester using forms of control of independent work – colloquia, tests, students’ reports at the seminars, laboratory works, and during the sessions – in pre–exams and examinations that proceed orally and in writing. This assessment provides feedback and permits to control the effectiveness and quality of subjects’ content carried out by academic staff.

During the semester students` knowledge is assessed by evaluating the results of their work at seminars, tutorials, project presentations as well as of written tests and group work. Marks got by students during the semester are taken into consideration and compose from 40% to 60% (depending on different course) of the necessary amount of points to get the final mark. During the examination period (sessions) students’ knowledge is assessed by tests, differentiated tests and written examinations.

At the end of each semester and study year students’ knowledge and practical skills are assessed according to the instruction of the Minister of Ministry of Education and Science of Latvia No 208 (14.04.19998) “About uniform system of study results assessment” and evaluated by 10 point system. Evaluation is determined by % from maximum acquired points at the examination, pre–exam, laboratory works, practical work, seminars, colloquia and tests (Table 8). The lowest successful assessment of knowledge is 4 points.

Table 8. Assessment of students’ knowledge by a 10 point system

% of max. total result in points

Assessment by a 10 point system

% of max. total result in points

Assessment by a 10 point system

100 - 91 10 points 59 - 53 5 points90 - 83 9 points 52 - 46 4 points82 - 75 8 points 45 - 39 3 points74 - 68 7 points 33 - 27 2 points67 - 60 6 points < 26 1 points

student’s knowledge is insufficient and student must be re-examined

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9. COMPARISON OF STUDY PROGRAMMES WITH SIMILAR PROGRAMMES AT HIGHER SCHOOLS IN LATVIA AND ABROAD

The Academic study programme for Bachelor degree in Environmental Science is compared with a similar study programme at University of Latvia (LU) and several higher schools abroad.

As a result of meetings with the director of LU study programme for Bachelor degree in Environmental Science the peculiarities of the structure of study programme were discussed, A part was corrected decreasing the number of compulsory courses and increasing possibilities of choice in B part. At the present time the study programme is adequate in both universities in parts A and B. It in turn permits a student to change university and to continue acquiring of study programme.

Umeå Universitet www.bmg.umu.se (SWEDEN)Department of Biology and Environmental Sciences4-year study programme in Earth Science/Geoecology

All basic higher education is provided in the form of courses and programmes. The student can choose a programme of study from those available or combine different courses into a customized degree programme. One week’s full-time study corresponds to one credit. An academic year consists of 40 points (credits), and is usually divided into two terms (=semesters), autumn and spring. The autumn term runs from end of August/beginning of September to mid-January. The spring term from end of January to beginning of June. The term in often divided into two modules of 10 points each with a shift in the end of October/beginning of November and in mid-March. One point at a Swedish university or institution of higher education corresponds to 1.5 ECTS (European Credit Transfer-System) units.

The Earth Science/Geoecology programme is one of the study programmes offered by the Department of Biology and Environmental Sciences, Umeå Universitet.A comprehensive view of nature and our environment is thus the basis of our 4-year study programme.

The programme as a whole is only offered in Swedish. The summer courses and the advanced courses except "Environmental and Resources Problems" are offered in English when foreign students have been admitted to them.

1st year

Module 1 and 2 Module 3 and 4 Summer courses

Earth Science A, 30 ECTSBedrock GeologyQuartenary GeologyMeteorology and HydrologyHydrology, Physical Limnology and Physical Oceanography

Chemistry A, 15 ECTS

Chemistry B, 15 ECTS

Terrestrial field course, 7,5 ECTS

2nd yearModule 1 and 2 Module 3 and 4

Biology, 30 ECTSSystematics and Species IdentificationPopulation Ecology

Biology, 30 ECTS, cont.Genetics/MicrobiologyPhysiology and Cell Biology

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3rd year

Module 1 and 2 Module 3 and 4 Summer courses

Physical Geography B, 30 ECTSTerrestrial EnvironmentsAquatic EnvironmentsMethods in Earth Sciences

Advanced courses and/or optional courses, 30 ECTS

Aquatic field course, 7,5 ECTS

4th yearModule 1 and 2 Module 3 and 4

Degree project, 30 ECTS Advanced courses and/or optional courses, 15 ECTS

**Advanced courses Module 2 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4

Advanced courses 15 ECTS each

Environmental and Resources Problems

Geographic Information Systems

(C-level)


(C-level)

Landscape Development and Glacial Geology

Surface Water Chemistry and Sediment Dynamics

Physical Geography D - Practical training



(D-level)

Environmental Change in the Subarctic

Literature course (D-level)

Analysis of Environmental

ChangesPhysical Geography D - Practical training





Umeå Universitet www.bmg.umu.se (SWEDEN)Department of Biology and Environmental Sciences4-year study programme in Environmental HealthThe four-study programme in Environmental Health is found at Umeå University, Sweden. Prior to 1995 the study programme was of three year duration. The principal aims of the four-year study programme is to provide professional training for environmental healths officers in local government employment. About 55 students are accepted each year.

Year 1 (60 ECTS) Year 2 (60 ECTS)Society, individual and environment, 7,5 ECTS orIntroduction in chemistry 7,5 ECTS (depending on educational background)

Statistics och Geographical Information systems 7,5 ECTSChemistry 15 ECTSPhysiology 15 ECTS Ecology and Geological Sciences 15 ECTS

Administration 7,5 ECTSAir and noise 7,5 ECTSEnvironmental Effects 15 ECTS*Project Environmental Health, 7,5 ECTSLaw and Legal Systems 7,5 ECTSHealth Effects 15 ECTS*

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Year 3 (60 ECTS) Year 4 (60 ECTS)Methods in Health Management 7,5 ECTS OPTIONAL COURSES Buildings and environment 7,5 ECTSRisc, security and working environment 7,5 ECTSAgriculture and animal welfare 7,5 ECTSNutrition 7,5 ECTSFood science and food preparation 15 ECTSActivities affecting environment and health 15 ECTSFood safety 15 ECTSProfessional training 15 ECTS

Environmental Impact Assessment and Urban Regional Training 15 ECTSEnvironmental strategy and management; theory and practice 7,5 + 7,5 ECTSDegree project in Environmental Health 30 ECTS

Northland College www.northland.edu/academics/envsci.html (USA)3-year study programme in Environmental Science

The Environmental Science major is designed to prepare students to deal with the complex world of environmental problems. The major integrates the basic science disciplines in a wide-ranging core. In addition, the core provides a working capability in Geographic Information Systems and mathematical modelling of complex systems. From this broad core, students move into an area of concentration where they are prepared for advanced work in one of five areas. The choice of concentration is aided by an interdisciplinary seminar that is taken during the first session of the freshman year. In this seminar, students move successively through all the laboratory discipline areas, spending two to three weeks in each one. During this time, students learn about the tools that each discipline can use to influence environmental problems and how these tools relate to those supplied by other disciplines. During this session, students will also be engaged in small group interdisciplinary projects in which they will study local environmental problems using both field and laboratory methodologies. The combination of these elements will help students make an informed choice on an area of concentration.

Students in the physical sciences concentrations develop laboratory skills using the latest analytical techniques. They also learn about aquatic environments as ecosystems. With this base in water chemistry, they can move into the Geoscience Concentration where the emphasis is on ground water, the Chemistry Concentration where the emphasis is on surface water, or the Atmospheric Sciences Concentration where the interaction of atmospheric and aquatic systems is emphasized. Students in the Environmental Data Analysis Concentration combine the capabilities of data analysis and packaging from Computer Information Systems with the advanced statistical tools of Mathematics to deal with massive sets of long-term environmental data and modelling of multivariate interactions. Students in the Life Sciences Concentration make use of the techniques of molecular biology to study environmental problems.

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CORE COURSES 3-year study programme in Environmental Science, Northland College All of the following:

Course CreditsBIO 115 Concepts of Biology 4BIO 234 Ecology 4CHM 110 General Chemistry I 4CHM 111 General Chemistry II 4GIS 201 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 4GIS 301 Advanced Concepts in Geographic Information Systems 3GSC 120 Physical Geology 4ENV 179 Seminar in Environmental Science Techniques 2MTH 140 Calculus I 4MET 360 Forest Meteorology 4MET 366 Environmental Modeling I 4

One of the following from BIO, CHM, CIS, GIS, GSC, ENV, MTH, MET, or PHY:

Course Credits290/490 Independent Study 3292/492 Internship 3496 Senior Capstone: Thesis/Research 3

Total Core Requirements: 44 credits

CONCENTRATIONS (CHOOSE AT LEAST ONE OF FIVE) 1. Chemistry Concentration All of the following:

Course CreditsBIO 473 Limnology 4CHM 210 Ecological Chemistry 4CHM 220 Organic Chemistry I 4CHM 220L Organic Chemistry Lab I 1CHM 221 Organic Chemistry II 4CHM 221L Organic Chemistry Lab II 1CHM 330 Quantitative Analysis 3CHM 330L Quantitative Analysis Lab 2MTH 141 Calculus II 4PHY 110 General Physics I 4PHY 111 General Physics II 4

Total Concentration Requirements: 35 credits Total B.sci. Requirements: 79 credits Additional Liberal Education, Minor, and/or Elective Requirements: 44 credits Total Requirements Needed to Graduate: 124 credits

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2. Geoscience ConcentrationAll of the following:

Course CreditsCHM 330 Quantitative Analysis 3CHM 330L Quantitative Analysis Lab 2GSC 222 Sediments and Soils 4GSC 240 Environmental Geology* 4GSC 305 Hydrology 4GSC 340 Geochemistry of the Hydrologic Cycle 4GSC 405 Hydrogeology 4MTH 141 Calculus II 4PHY 110 General Physics I 4PHY 111 General Physics II 4


3. Atmospheric Sciences ConcentrationAll of the following: Course CreditsBIO 473 Limnology 4CHM 210 Ecological Chemistry 4CHM 330 Quantitative Analysis 3CHM 330L Quantitative Analysis Lab 2MTH 141 Calculus II 4MET 125 Introduction to Meteorology 4MET 386 Global Climatology 3MET 466 Environmental Modeling II 4PHY 110 General Physics I 4PHY 111 General Physics II 4


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4. Environmental Data Analysis Concentration All of the following:

Course CreditsCIS 225 Java Programming I 4CIS 245 Java Programming II 4CIS 420 Database Concepts, Models, and Design 3CIS 425 Advanced Database/ GIS Application Development 3MTH 107 Introduction to Statistical Concepts and Analysis 4MTH 141 Calculus II 4MTH 230 Mathematical Modeling 4MTH 240 Sample Design and Applied Linear Models 4MTH 241 Experimental Design and Applied Analysis of Variance 4


5. Life Sciences Concentration All of the following: Course CreditsBIO 238 Cell Biology 4BIO 330 Genetics 4BIO 340 Pollution Biology 4CHM 215 Organic Chemistry for Environmental Science 4CHM 345 Biochemistry for Environmental Science 4GSC 222 Sediments and Soils 4MTH 107 Introduction to Statistical Concepts and Analysis 4

One of the following: Course CreditsBIO 331 Microbiology 4BIO 335 Developmental Biology 4

One of the following: Course CreditsMTH 240 Sample Design and Applied Linear Models 4MTH 241 Experimental Design and Applied Analysis of Variance 4

Total Concentration Requirements: 36 credits Total B.sci. Requirements: 80 credits Additional Liberal Education, Minor, and/or Elective Requirements: 44 credits Total Requirements Needed to Graduate 124 credits

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Vytautas Magnus University http://www.vdu.lt (Lithuania)4-year study programme in Environmental Science http://www.vdu.lt/Enviromental/programos_pdf/aplinkotyra_en.pdf

Bachelor study programme for Bachelor degree in Environmental Science realised by Faculty of Nature Sciences, Vytautas Magnus University (VMU), has similar period, term of credit points and requirements needed to graduate studies, like B.Sci. programmes in institutions of higher education in Latvia (LU and DU), however structure, organising and content of it quite differs from analogue programmes in Latvia.

Bachelor studies at VMU take 4 years (8 semesters). One semester lasts 15 weeks (the examination period not included). During his/her studies, the student has to fulfil a programme that requires no less than 160 credits. One credit is made up of 40 student's work hours that take various forms of study (lectures, seminars, home tasks, individual work, etc.).Entering Bachelor studies at VMU, the applicants are accepted in faculties, not in programmes. They get the right to choose the programme (specialty) on a competitive basis at the end of the 2nd year of their studies.

Bachelor studies are divided into two stages: the first, that comprises common university courses (1st and 2nd years), and the second, during which the main attention is paid to the study of programme “Environmental Science” courses (3rd and 4th years).

Four groups of courses are studied during those two stages. Subjects common to all the students of the University are divided into two groups. The first group comprises the courses that are required for all the students of the University. The second group comprises the courses that are chosen from 4 required groups. The third group is devoted to the subjects that are required in the program “Environmental Science”. The introductory courses of this group are studied during the 1st and the 2nd years and the main courses are taken during the 3rd and the 4th years. The fourth group comprises elective courses from an additional list. It basically consists of foreign languages or lists of programme courses of other faculties.

During the first stage, the student has to pass examinations in the courses that are required to all the students of the University: to choose one subject out of the 4 required lists and to pass their examinations; to pass introductory faculty examinations. The student can choose one additional course and pass the exanimations. The students are accepted in faculties; however, they have the right to change faculties during the first stage of studies.

During the second stage, the student has to pass the examinations in the required courses of the programme “Environmental Science” that are indicated in the plan of studies as well as the examinations in the elective courses that have been freely chosen by the student.

The student has the right to get a certificate in another, minor specialty if he/she systematically chooses elective courses from the programme of another faculty during the first and the second stages of studies.

The Bachelor studies are completed by the defence of the Bachelor thesis that is written during the 8th semester and is defended after examinations before a faculty committee.

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PROGRAMME OF BACHELOR STUDIES at FACULTY OF NATURE SCIENCES, VYTAUTAS MAGNUS UNIVERSITY

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND BIOLOGYREQUIRED COURSES

No Course Title Course code CreditsFIRST AND SECOND YEAR OF STUDIES

1. General Biology BIO 111 3,02. General Ecology APL 121 3,03. Molecular Physics and Thermodynamics FIZ 121 3,54. Mathematical Analysis MAT 123 3,55. Environmental science APL 211 3,06. Electromagnetism FIZ 211 3,57. Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry CHE 211 4,08. Physical Chemistry CHE 221 3,59. Plant Sistematics and Physiology BIO 221 3,510. Field Work in Plant Biology BIO 222 2,0

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCESREQUIRED COURSES

No Course Title Course code CreditsTHIRD YEAR OF STUDIES

11. Bioindication of environmental changes APL 311 3,512. Statistical Methods in Biology and Environmental MAT 315 3,513. Organic and Bioorganic Chemistry CHE 311 3,514. Green Plantings in Urban Environment APL 312 3,515. Elective courses (one of the following)

Soil Ecology APL 313 3,5Environmental Geology APL 314 3,5

16. Environmental Data Processing and Analysis APL 322 3,517. Biochemistry BIO 321 3,518. Physicochemical Analysis CHE 321 3,519. Human Ecology APL 322 3,520. Term Paper No. 1 APL 323 2,021. Elective courses (one of the following)

Vertebrates Biology BIO 322 3,5Animals Ecology BIO 415 3,5

No Course Title Course code CreditsFOURTH YEAR OF STUDIES

22. Environmental Chemistry APL 411 3,523. Environmental Resources APL 412 3,524. Basics of Geographical Information Systems APL 413 3,525. Cell Biology BIO 411 3,526. Term Paper No. 2 APL 415 2,027. Elective courses (one of the following)

Urban Infrastructure and Environment APL 414 3,5Environmental Data Analysis and Models APL 416 3,5

28. Environmental Economics and Law APL 421 3,029. Environmental Engineering APL 422 3,530. Integrated Practice of Ecology and Environmental

SciencesAPL 417 3,0

31. Bachelor Thesis 10,0Total 86,5

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The similar study programme offered by University of Plymouth (GB), is designed for 3-year study course. 3 year variant of bachelor programme cannot be easily integrated in DU structure taking into account existing situation in Higher Educational Establishments in Republic of Latvia. Despite of this, the management of study programme and the departments work on a new model, which would allow to shorten the period of studies and to improve the contents.

The programme basically corresponds to the recommendations of Bologna declaration, which were taken into account improving their structure and contents (for detailed information see: http://www.aic.lv/lat/Bologne/deklaracija.htm). At present we are working at perfecting foreign language knowledge of the staff members involved in the implementation of the programme, in the nearest future it could be possible to read the courses also in foreign languages.

In working out the programme regional development tendencies have been taken into account and the main guidelines of educational development strategy in Latgale and Daugavpils region (Soros Fund – Latvia project No 1999 – 089 – 0 “Daugavpils region education development strategy”).

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10. DEVELOPMENT OF THE STUDY PROGRAMME

Evaluating the study programme according to SWOT (strength-weakness-opportunities-threats) method one may conclude that strong points of the programme are:

a clear aim, tasks, strategy; rather good material and technical base and academic staff; good cooperation with DU structural units, educational and scientific research

institutions in Latvia and abroad; good cooperation between university lecturers and students, regular evaluation of

the study programme; constant improvement of study contents, search for and introduction of new forms

of studies and teaching, well – balanced theory and practice; ongoing raising academic staff scientific qualification, experience and

professionalism; wide possibilities to use Internet, library electronic data base “Alise” and others;The weak points of the study programmes are: rather insufficient supplies of DU library with modern scientific literature and

periodicals; marketing of the study programme and insufficient financing; possibilities of distance education are not used to the full extent, the same concerns

the possibilities of students and the staff exchange with other higher schools in Latvia and abroad;

low level of foreign language knowledge among the students and the staff; tendencies to focus on the acquisition of factological material in certain courses; rather inflexible system of DU structure in connection with the possibilities of

shortening the period of studies.The study programmes have wide possibilities of development: constant improvement of programme’s development strategy taking into account

the changes on labour market and the main tendencies of development in the world; working out new professional study programmes;

cooperation projects and agreements with different educational and scientific research institutions, local authorities and private institutions in Latvia and abroad;

improvement of the contents of study courses, working out and introducing new and inter-disciplinary courses, providing study courses in foreign languages;

improvement of marketing and plans of attracting financing and harmonizing with programme’s and departments’ development strategy;

raising scientific and methodological potential of the staff, involvement of high-qualified guest-lecturers;

updating of the material base with modern equipment, technologies, information means, paying special attention to the availability of modern scientific and periodical editions.

Possible threats for the study programme could be : problem of teaching staff generation change in certain courses; insufficiently used opportunities for attracting to scientific research and

improvement of material and technical base; insufficient motivation of school-leavers to choose the profession of

environmentalist; low foreign language knowledge level among students and the teaching staff.

Evaluating the existing academic study programme for Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science one should conclude that it is a good foundation for further academic studies in Master Course and that it could be successfully integrated with the professional

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study programmes “Teacher of Geography“ or “Planning of tourism and regional development”. The study programme is integrated in the DU structure and its development is connected with the strategy of development of the Faculty and University in the following directions:

wider possibilities for distance learning should be developed, gradually preparing teaching aids published electronically and in printing in all the courses;

study courses with inter-disciplinary integration should be developed; part B possibilities of the choice of courses should be widened according to the

modern science development tendencies and the demands of labour market; within the framework of the study programme competition should be created

between different courses offered by the teaching staff; cooperation should be developed with higher schools abroad and with the

programme of the exchange of the teaching staff, for the realization of joint scientific research projects, continuing conclusion of agreements;

the situation and possibilities for shortening the period of studies to 3 years should be considered.

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CURRICULUM OF ACADEMIC STUDY PROGRAMME FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE1ST AND 2ND STUDY YEAR (full time studies)

Form and 1st year 2nd year 3rd year 4th yearNo Title of study course time of Course Academic contact hours 1st sem. 2nd sem. 3rd sem. 4th sem. 5th sem. 6th sem. 7th sem. 8th sem.

assessment credit 16 weeks 16 weeks 16 weeks 16 weeks 16 weeks 16 weeks 16 weeks 16 weeksExams Tests in total lectures laboratory

and pract. seminars lect. lab.w.pract. lect. lab.w.

pract. lect. lab.w.pract. lect. lab.w.



pract.

Part A [cred: 13]1. Introduction into Environmental Science 1 3 48 32 8 8 2 12. General Ecology 1 3 48 32 - 16 2 13. General Geology 1 4 64 32 32 - 2 24. Computer Science for environmentalists 1 3 48 - 48 - - 3

Part B [at least cred: 8]1. Fundamentals of Nature Sciences 1 3 48 32 16 - 2 12. Fundamentals of Physical Geography 1 4 64 32 16 16 2 23. Chemistry with basics of Geochemistry 1 3 48 24 12 12 1,5 1,54. Instrumental methods in environmental science 1 2 32 16 16 - 1 1

Part C [at least cred: 2]1. History of Latvia’s Culture 1 2 32 32 - - 2 -2. History of World Culture 1 2 32 32 - - 2 -3. History of Religion 1 2 32 32 - - 2 -

Part A [cred: 11]1. Soil Science 2 3 48 32 16 - 2 12. General Biology 2 3 48 32 16 - 2 13. Fundamentals of Meteorology & Climatology 2 3 48 32 8 8 2 14. Integrated field course in Environmental Science difer.test. 2 2 112 16 96 - 14 days

Part B [at least cred: 9]1. Human Geography 2 4 64 48 16 - 3 12. Applied Mathematics and Statistics Methods 2 3 48 32 16 - 2 13. Cartography 2 3 48 32 16 - 2 14. Geophysics 2 3 48 32 16 - 2 1

Part C [cred: 0]

Part A [cred: 9]1. Geomorphology 3 3 48 32 16 - 2 12. Regional Geography 3 3 48 32 - 16 2 13. Scientific foreign language and terminology 3 3 48 - 48 - - 3

Part B [at least cred: 10]1. Biogeography 3 3 48 32 - 16 2 12. Oceanography 3 3 48 32 8 8 2 13. Distance Research Methods and Remote Sensing 3 2 32 16 16 - 1 14. Hydrology 3 3 48 32 8 8 2 15. Processes of Energy Transformation in Nature 3 2 32 16 16 - 1 1

Part C [cred: 2]1. Philosophy 3 2 32 32 - - 2 -

Part A [cred: 9]1. Geographic Information Systems 4 3 48 32 16 - 2 12. Scientific foreign language and terminology 4 3 48 - 48 - - 33. Annual scientific paper defend. 4 1 12 - 12 - defend.4. Integrated field course in Environmental Science difer.test. 4 2 112 16 96 - 14 days

Part B [at least cred: 8]1. Nature Protection 4 3 48 32 - 16 2 12. Landscape Science 4 3 48 32 16 - 2 13. Freshwater Ecology 4 2 32 16 8 8 1 14. Environment of the Baltic sea and its Protection 4 2 32 16 8 8 1 1

Part C [at least cred: 2]1. Ethics 4 2 32 32 - - 2 -2. Aesthetics 4 2 32 32 - - 2 -

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CURRICULUM OF ACADEMIC STUDY PROGRAMME FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE3RD AND 4TH STUDY YEAR (full time studies)

Form and 1st year 2nd year 3rd year 4th yearNo Title of study course time of Course Academic contact hours 1st sem. 2nd sem. 3rd sem. 4th sem. 5th sem. 6th sem. 7th sem. 8th sem.

assessment credit 16 weeks 16 weeks 16 weeks 16 weeks 16 weeks 16 weeks 16 weeks 16 weeksExams Tests in total lectures laboratory

and pract. seminars lect. lab.w.pract. lect. lab.w.




pract.

Part A [cred: 12]1. Environmental Pollution 5 6 96 32 32 32 2 42. Recycling of Waste and Treatment of Sewage

Water5 3 48 32 16 - 2 1

3. Rational Using and Protection of Natural Resources

5 3 48 32 - 16 2 1

Part B [at least cred: 8]1. Methods of analysing of environmental pollution 5 4 64 32 16 16 2 22. Economical Geography 5 3 48 32 16 - 2 13. Population Geography 5 2 32 16 8 8 1 14. Ecology of Agriculture 5 2 32 16 - 16 1 1

Part C [cred: 0]

Part A [cred: 12]1. Biodiversity 6 3 48 32 16 - 2 12. Fundamentals of planning 6 3 48 16 16 16 1 23. Geography of Latvia 6 4 64 32 16 16 2 24. Annual scientific paper defend. 6 1 12 - 12 - defend.5. Integrated field course in Environmental Science difer.test.

61 48 - 48 - 6 days

Part B [at least cred: 7]1. Fundamentals of Environmental Geography 6 3 48 32 16 - 2 12. Geography of the Baltic Region 6 4 64 32 16 16 2 23. Environmental Control of Industrial Processes 6 2 32 16 - 16 1 14. Culture and Geography of Latgale Region 6 2 32 16 8 8 1 1

Part C [cred: 0]

Part A [cred: 13]1. Environmental Policy and Management 7 4 64 32 - 32 2 22. Bioindicators and Biomonitoring 7 3 48 32 16 - 2 13. Human Ecology and Ecotoxicology 7 4 64 32 16 16 2 24. Environmental Law and Rights 7 2 32 16 - 16 1 1

Part B [at least cred: 6]1. Preparing and Implementing of Environmental

Projects7 2 32 - 16 16 - 2

2. Sustainable development in the Baltic Sea Region 7 2 32 16 - 16 1 13. Ecohydrologycal methods 7 2 32 16 16 - 1 1

Part C [at least cred: 2]1. Sociology 7 2 32 32 - - 2 -2. Politology 7 2 32 32 - - 2 -3. Fundamentals of Economy 7 2 32 32 - - 2 -

Part A [cred: 15]1. Environmental Impact Assessment 8 3 48 32 - 16 2 12. Recultivation of degraded Environment 8 2 32 16 - 16 1 13. Bsc Degree Paper defend. 8 10 26 - 26 - defend.

Part B [at least cred: 5]1. Environmental Psychology 8 2 32 16 - 16 1 12. Forest Resources and their Management 8 3 48 32 8 8 2 1

Part C [cred: 0]

TOTAL cred: 163

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CURRICULUM VITAEFirst name: Aija

Family name:Melluma

Date of birth: 13.10.1935

Position: professor of Department of Human Geography, University of Latvia

Work address Home address

Vienības iela 13, Daugavpils, LV5400,

Latvia

Vienības iela 42A-45, Daugavpils,

LV5400, Latvia

Scientific degree: Dr. habil Geogr. – University of Latvian, 1992Correspondent member of Latvian Academy of Science, 1991Dr.Geogr. - University of Latvian, 1990Candidate of Geographic sciences, 1968

Education: Geographer, Faculty of Geography, Latvian State University, 1953-1958 PhD student, Faculty of Geography, Latvian State University 1964-1967

Professional experience:

1997 – professor of Department of Human Geography, University of Latvia1989-1997 professor of Faculty of Engineering, Latvia Agricultural University1994 – 1998 councillor of Minister of Environmental Protection and Regional Development1990-1994 director of Research Centre, Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development1989-1990 scientific staff of Institute of Biology, Latvian Academy of Science1975-1989 chairman of Laboratory of Nature Protection, Latvia Institute of Forestry1968-1975 Laboratory of Nature Protection, Latvia Institute of Forestry1967-1968 engineer, Latvia Agricultural Academy1961-1966 scientific staff of scientific research branch, Faculty of Geography, Latvian State University 1958-1961 technician, State Geological Survey of Latvia

Scientific experience

Nature protection and planning, environmental monitoring, regional developmentScientific publications: 129

Offered academic courses

Environmental geography, Landscape, Protected nature areas, Applied Geography, Landscape Science, Geography and History of Landscape, Planning of landscape and regional development, Landscape protection and design, National parks and nature parks, Working out rural development plans

Signature: Date: 09 October 2003

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CURRICULUM VITAEFirst name: Artūrs

Family name:Škute


Position: professor of Biology Department of Daugavpils University



Latvia

Vienības iela 42A-45, Daugavpils,

LV5400, Latvia

Scientific degree: Dr. Biology – Latvian University, 1994

Education: PhD student, Moscow State University, 1982 –1987Teacher of biology and chemistry, Daugavpils Pedagogical Institute, 1977 - 1982


2003 – professor of Biology Department of Daugavpils University

1999 – 2003 assoc. professor of Biology Department of Daugavpils University

1994 –1999 docent of Biology Department of Daugavpils Pedagogical University

1987 –1994 lecturer of Biology Department of Daugavpils Pedagogical Institute


Scientific directions: freshwater ecology, conservation biology, scientific methodology

Scientific publications: 26Offered academic courses

Actual biology problems, Evolutionary ecology, Multivariate biometry, Field research methodology, Scientific seminar in hydro ecology


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CURRICULUM VITAEFirst names: Arvīds

Family name:Barševskis


POSITION: PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF DAUGAVPILS UNIVERSITY



Latvia

Cietokšņa iela 66 - 48, Daugavpils,

LV5400, Latvia


Education: PhD student, Moscow State University, 1989 - 1991Teacher of biology and agriculture, Daugavpils Pedagogical Institute, 1983 - 1988


2003 – professor of Biology Department of Daugavpils University

2002 – vice – rector for research of Daugavpils University

1999 – 2003 assoc. professor of Biology Department of Daugavpils University

1999 – 2002 head of the department of Biology of Daugavpils University, director of Biology studies programme

1994 - 1999 docent of Biology Department of Daugavpils Pedagogical University

1988 – 1994 assistant of Biology Department of Daugavpils Pedagogical Institute


Scientific directions: Problems of Genus Notiophilus world fauna, taxonomy, biology and ecology; Problems of Baltic region beetles (special – carabid beetles) fauna, ecology and protection; Peculiarity of beetles ecology in postpirogen successions


Actual biology problems, Field research methodology, Scientific seminar in entomology


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CURRICULUM VITAEFirst name: Natālija

Family name:Škute

Date of birth: 09.05.1959.

Position: Asoc.Profesor of Biology Department of Daugavpils University


Vienības iela 13, Daugavpils, LV5400, Latvia

Vienības iela 42A-45, Daugavpils, LV5400, Latvia


Education: PhD student, Moscow State University, 1983 - 1986Lecturer in Biology and Chemistry, Voronezh State University 1974-1979


2003 –asoc. profesor of Biology Department of Daugavpils University

1999 - 2003 docent of Biology Department of Daugavpils University

1996 – 1999 docent of Biology and learning methodic Department of Daugavpils Pedagogical University

1996 – 1993 lecturer of Biology and learning methodic Department of Daugavpils Pedagogical University

1991 – 1993 lecturer of Zoology and Biology Department of Daugavpils Pedagogical Institute

1987 – 1991 lecturer of Zoology and Physiology Department of Daugavpils Pedagogical Institute


The influence of phytohormons on synthesis, modification and fragmentation of nuclear DNA in plant cells


Cell Physiology, Actual biology problems, Evolutionary ecology, Biotechnology, Experiment research methodology, Scientific seminar in plant cell biology


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CURRICULUM VITAEFirst names: Inese

Family name:Kokina


POSITION: LECTURER OF BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF DAUGAVPILS UNIVERSITY



Latvia

Tautas 84-39, Daugavpils, LV 5400,

Latvia


Education: Ph.D. student in the University of Latvia, Riga, 1996-1999Master of Biology in the Daugavpils Pedagogical University, 1995Bachelor of Biology in the Daugavpils Pedagogical Institute, 1992Graduate of the Daugavpils Pedagogical Institute, Faculty of Biology and Chemistry, 1992


2003 – lecturer of Biology Department of Daugavpils University

1999-2003 – assistant of Department of Daugavpils University

1993-1999 – assistant of Department of Biology of Daugavpils Pedagogical University

1992-1993 – assistant of Department of Biology of Daugavpils Pedagogical Institute


scientific directions: plant cell and tissue cultures, scientific methodology, plant breeding for resistance, host-pathogen interactions


Biotechnology, Cell Physiology, Scientific seminar in Plant Biology


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CURRICULUM VITAE

First name: MihailsFamily name: PupiņšDate of birth: 26.05.1962

Position: Docent of psychology Department of Daugavpils University


Vienības iela 13, Daugavpils, LV5400, Latvija

Ainavas, Kalkūni, Daugavpils rajons, LV5449, Latvija

Scientific degree: Dr. psych. (Development psychology) – Latvian University, 1999.Dr. paed. (Biology didactics) – Daugavpils Pedagogical University, 1998.M .biol. (Ecology)- Daugavpils Pedagogical University, 1994.M. PSYCH. - DAUGAVPILS PEDAGOGICAL UNIVERSITY, 1994, 1994.Dr. Sc. Hon. – American College of Martial Science, Indiana, USA, 2002.

Education: Teacher of biology and chemistry, Daugavpils Pedagogical Institute,, 1984


2003 – docent of psychology Department of Daugavpils University2002 – 2003 – chairman of thesis reviewer board, asoc. Professor, American College of Martial Science, USA. 1989 – Director of Daugavpils ecological education centre “Latgales Zoo”, 1996 – teacher in Institute of Pedagogy and psychology of Latvian University,


Scientific directions: ecological psychology and pedagogy, biology didactics Scientific publications: 18.


Scientific seminar in biology didactic, Current issues in teaching biology


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CURRICULUM VITAE

NAME: Pēteris Evarts-BundersHOME ADDRESS: A. Pumpura str., Daugavpils, LV-5404, LATVIATEL: GSM. 371 - 6533971, home 371-5435795WORK ADDRESS: Daugavpils University, Vienības 13, LV – 5401,Daugavpils, LATVIAMARITAL STATUS SingleDATE OF BIRTH 19 may 1973 EDUCATIONALQUALIFICATIONS:

1998 - 2001 University of Latvia, Faculty of Biology, Ph D studies.1995–1997 University of Latvia, Faculty of Biology, Master of Biology (thesis “Willows (Salix L.) of Daugavpils district – distribution, ecology and hybridization”)1994-1998 University of Latvia, Faculty of Biology, Bachelor of Biology (thesis “ Distribution of willows (Salix L.) in northern part of Daugavpils district” )1980-1991 Daugavpils secondary school No. 12

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Since 2001, Daugavpils University, lecturer1999 – 2001, Daugavpils University, assistant1998 – 2001, University of Latvia, assistantSince 1998, National Botanical Gardens, Dendroflora division, assistant1993 - 1998 National Botanical Gardens, Dendroflora division, biologist 2001- 2003 Latvian Fund for Nature, expert on meadows2001-2003 Latvian Fund for Nature, EMERALD project, expert.

ANOTHER IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE

26.-27. 04. 2003. Daugavpils. International scientific conference “Research and conservation of biological diversity in Baltic Region”, report – “Especially protected lanes in Latvia”29. – 31 03. 2003. Odessa. International scientific conference “Biodiversity, Ecology, Evolution and Adaptation”, report – “ Tea leaved willow (S. phylicifolia) in Latvia”26.-28. 04. 2001. Daugavpils. International scientific conference “Research and conservation of biological diversity in Baltic Region”, report – “Species of genus Abies Mill. Cultivated in Latgale and Sēlija”1. – 2. 06. 1999. Vilnius. International scientific conference “Plent genefund accumulation, evaluation and protection in botanical gardens”, report – “The monumemtal trees of Daugavpils district”7. – 9. 06. 1999. Moscow. International scientific conference”Problems of Dendrology”, report – Most perspective decorative species and cultivars of Willows in Latvia”

MAIN PUBLICATIONS

Evarts-Bunders Pēteris. 2002 Vascular plants. In: A. Barševskis, N. Savenkovs, P. Evarts-Bunders et al. Flora, fauna and vegetation of Silene nature park. –Daugavpils: BKI, p. 8 – 21 (In Latvian).Evarts-Bunders P. 2001. Some rare and unclear Willow (Salix L.) species in Latvia. Acta Biologica Universitatis Daugavpiliensis. -Daugavpils, 1(2): 103 – 106.Evarts-Bunders P., Bice M. 1999. The monumental trees of Daugavpils district. In: Plant genefund accumulation, evaluation and protection in the botanical gardens. Vilnius, p.25-28.Evarts-Bunders P. 2001. Investigations of genus willow (Salix L) in Latgale. Acta Latgalica. –Daugavpils: LPI, 11: 421 – 438 (In Latvian).

Languages: Languages - Latvian, English, Russian15.09.2003

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CURRICULUM VITAE

Surname, First name:

Klepere Rudite

Date of birth (dd.mm.yy):

25.10.1975.

Place of birth: SmilteneCountry of residence:

Latvia

Home address: Vienibas 44-106, Daugavpils, LV 5401, LATVIATelephone: +371 54 20970, (GSM.) +371 9484775Educational background Dates attended

InstitutionQualifications/degree obtained

2001 - Daugavpils University Doctoral studies (Branch of Pedagogy, Sub-branch Environmental Pedagogy)

1997-1999 Daugavpils Pedagogical University

Environmental Education M.A. – Daugavpils Pedagogical University

1991-1997 Daugavpils Pedagogical University Teacher Institute, Rezekne

Qualification of Primary Education B.A.

1983 – 1991 Smiltene Secondary School (Valkas region)

Elementary School Certificate

Employment history Job Address of employerLecture of the Department Methodology, Daugavpils University, Faculty of Education and Management

From 2003.Parādes 1, Daugavpils

Lecture of the Department of Pre-School and Primary School Methodology , Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology)

2000 – 2003..Parādes 1, Daugavpils

Assistant at the Department of Pedagogy, Daugavpils University, Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology

1999.- 2000. Parādes 1, Daugavpils

Coordinator of the educational programs of Southern Latgale NGO Support Center

From 1998. Parādes 1, Daugavpils

Project assistant and director of Southern Latgale NGO Support Center From 1997Parādes 1, Daugavpils

Extra-curricular activities: Driver’s licence (B category)The knowledge of languages (as fluent, good, fair, or poor)Language Reading Speaking WritingLatvian (native) Fluent Fluent Fluent German Fluent Good GoodEnglish Good Good With dictionaryRussian Fluent Fluent Indiferently Participation in projectsProject DatesUNESCO/UNITWIN project at Jork University “Reorienting Teachers Education towards Sustainable Development”

From 2000.

“Applied research” – in the program “Step by step”, project of the Soros Foundation

2000.

LAPSA project, “Models of cooperation among schools and higher educational institutions” (SFL)

1999.

The Baltic University Diploma “A Sustainable Baltic Region”, Upsala 1997

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Participation in conferences and seminarsInternational Conferences Dates“Child’s Identity in Pre-School Age”, Liepaja Pedagogical Academy,, Latvia December 4., 2001International Virtual Conference “ Exploring and Expanding The Great Work”, organized by The Institute for Education Studies (Earth TIES), http://www.earthties.org/twg.

January 16.- February 12., 2002

LPA IV International Conference “Society and Culture”, Liepaja Pedagogical Academy, Latvia

April 2002

Third International Conference “Person. Color. Nature. Music.”, DPU, Latvia May 2002International Conference “Environmental Management For Sustainable Universities”, (Grahomstouna, DAR)

September 2002

First International JTET Conference “Sustainable Development. Culture. Education”, Daugavpils University, Latvia

April 18.-19., 2003

PublicationsBelousa I., Klepere R. (2001) Learning Styles in Pre-school Education: A Base for Children’ Spirituality and Sustainable Development // International Conference “Child’s Identity in Pre-School Age” – LPA, Latvia. – pp. 48.-60.Sustainable development and its’ implementation through education” (CKDM, Daugavpils, 2002.) - abstractI.Salīte, A.Salītis, R.Klepere Developing curriculum for teacher education toward sustainability” (Grahamstown, 2002)I.Salīte, R.Klepere “Biotism as a Ground for the Evocation of Reflection in Teacher Education”, (Daugavpils, 2003.)I hereby certify that the above information is correct. R.Klepere Date: 12.10.2003.

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CURRICULUM VITAE

FAMILY NAME: SalitisFIRST NAME: AntonijsDATE OF BIRTH: 06.09.1949CIVIL STATUS: marriedEDUCATION: higherPRESENT POSITION: assoc. professor, Dean of facultyINSTITUTION: HOME:Daugavpils University, Stradnieku 105, dz.19 Faculty of Nature Sciences and Mathematics, Daugavpils, LV-5400, Parades 1, Daugavpils, LV-5400 Tel. 371-54-38735Tel. 371-54-25297, fax 371- 54-22890,e-mail [email protected] EDUCATION AND DEGREES: 1992. Doctor of Physics1979. – 1982. Doctoral studies, Latvian University1968. – 1973. Studies at Daugavpils Pedagogical Institut, faculty of Phusics and Mathematics; diploma-Secondary school teacher of physics and mathematicsACADEMIC POSITION: 2001. – 2002. assoc. professor1991. – 2001. docent1982. - 1991. lecturer1973. - 1979. lecturer LANGUAGE SKILLS: Latvian, Russian, German, EnglishNUMBER OF PUBLICATIONS: publications - 36 abstracts - 7 other papers - 8PUBLICATIONS IN LAST FIVE YEARS1. Akkermann R., Antrope A., Bartels K., Paškevičs V., Salitis A.From Differentiation to (partial) Integration of Natural Science in School and Teachers Training. 2. Salite I., Salitis A. Ecospirituality: searching and solutions// The Australian Association for Envcironmental Education. International Conference on Environmental Education 14-18 January 1999, University of NSW p. 34.3. Salite I., Salitis A., Klepere R. Developing Curriculum for Teacher Education Toward Sustainability. Proceedings EMSU 2002 “ The role of higher education in sustaineble development”, Grahamstown, Rhodes University, South Africa, 2002, pp. 405-420. ACADEMIC COURSES: Astronomy, Quantum physics, Astrophysics, Experimental and theoretical methods in science, Equilibrium processes in nature, Energy and conservation of energy, Science in environment protection. DIRECTOR OF PROFESSIONAL STUDY PROGRAMM: Teacher of nature sciences for primary and secondary school MEMBER OF ASSOCIATIONSInternational Astronomical Union,Latvian Astronomical Society,Latvian Physical Society,

10.10.2003. A.Salitis

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CURRICULUM VITAE

Anita Sondore

Address: Sporta iela 8-504, Daugavpils, Latvija LV 5400

Phone: 6495316

Data of birth: 02.11.1966.

Work experience: 2002 - Daugavpils University, Chair of Mathematics, a docent; 2001 - Daugavpils Pedagogical University, Chair of Mathematical Analysis, a docent; 2000 - Daugavpils Pedagogical Institute, Chair of Mathematical Analysis, a lecturer. 1995 - Daugavpils Pedagogical Institute, Chair of Mathematical Analysis, an assistant.

Education: 1991-1994 - Doctoral Studies at the University of Latvia in mathematics; 1985-1990 - University of Latvia, student of the Department of Physics and Mathematics.

Qualification: 1998 – Dr.math.

Major Publications:1. FB-компактные и CB-компактные пространства. – thesis of the International

Conference “Teaching Mathematics: Retrospective and Perspective” at the Šiauliai University. – 1998. – p. 38-40.

2. Ar speciāliem vaļējiem pārklājumiem definētās kompaktības tipa topoloģiskās īpašības. // Daugavpils Pedagoģiskās universitātes 6.ikgadējās zinātniskās konferences materiāli, 6.sējums. – 1998. - 18.-24.lpp.

3. On CB-compact, countably CB-compact and CB-Lindelöf spaces. –“Математички весник”, 50, 1998., – p. 125-133.

4. CB-kompaktas, sanumurejami CB-kompaktas un CB-Lindelofa telpas. – 2.Latvijas matemātikas konferences tēzes, 1997. – 64.-65.lpp.

5. On kB-compact spaces. - LU, Matemātika. Zinātniskie raksti, 606.sējums, 1997. – 61.-72.lpp.

Academic Courses: Theory of Probability, Mathematical Statistics, Ordinary Differential Equations, Mathematical Logic.

Skills: Computer experience;

Languages - Latvian - mother tongue, Russian - fluent, English - good.

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Curriculum vitae

Guntis Liberts - born in Cesis, Latvia , June 12,1950. Education - 1997 - Degree of Dr.habil.Phys. from the University of Latvia, 1992 - studies in NATO Advanced Studies Institute (Ultrafast processes in Condensed Matter, Italy), 1987/88 - Postdoctoral studies in Johannes Kepler University of Linz (Austria), 1982 - Degree of Dr.Phys from the Latvian State University, 1973 - graduation of Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of Latvian State University (Riga), 1968 - graduation of 1 st City High School of Cçsis.

Professional experience - Professor in Physics Department of Daugavpils University (DU) (1999-2003), now -Head of Condensed Matter Laboratory (DU). Before he had received positions of senior scientific researcher (1988) and leading scientific researcher (1994) from the Institute of Solid state physics (University of Latvia). During 1990-2003 - Project leader of 3 grants of Latvian Council of Science in the field of laser diagnostics and technology; 1988-90 - Project leader with Joint Nuclear Reserch Institute (Dubna) in the field of laser diagnostics of superconductors, 1985-87 - Project leader with Central Aerohydrodynamics Institute (Zukovsk) in the field of laser assisted remote thermal sensing.

Additional education and experiences - He had given lecture courses on Nonlinear optics and Modern optical materials, Physics of Microworld, Thermodynamics, Geophysics, Optics, Hystory of Physics, Introduction in advancrd Physics ( 1988-2003), University of Latvia, Daugavpils Pedagogical University). Lectures in University of Vienna (1988,1991), University of Innsbruck (1988), University of Grac (1988), Technical University of Dresden (1991), Pierre et Marie Curie University of Paris (1997-9) had been devoted to the topics of laser chemistry,material science, solid state physics, laser physics and nonlinear optics. He has about 90 scientific papers, including 4 inventions. He was a Member of Senate of University of Latvia (1992-95) and now in Daugavpils University, he was a President of Latvian Physical Society (1997-2000) and vicepresident during (2000-2003). He is fluent in Russian and English, he is able also to communicate in German and French. He has three children. He has car driving licence. Main hobbies are: chess, fishing, windsurfing and photography.

Daugavpils, 27.09.2003. Guntis Liberts

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CURRICULUM VITAE

First name: Jana

Family name: Paidere


Position: assistant of Chemistry and Geography Department of Daugavpils University


Parādes iela 1, Daugavpils, LV5400, Latvia

Aveņu 33 - 26, Daugavpils, LV5421, Latvia

Scientific degree: Master Biology – Daugavpils University, 1997

Education: Economist, Daugavpils University 1998 – 2002

Master Biology, Daugavpils Pedagogical University 1995 – 1997

Teacher of biology, of agriculture base, of health learning, Daugavpils Pedagogical University 1990 – 1995


2003 – assistant of Chemistry and Geography Department of Daugavpils University

1996 - secretary of Senate of Daugavpils University

2000 – 2003 assistant of Biology Department of Daugavpils University

1998 – 2000 Methodist of education of Study Department of Daugavpils University 1994 – 1998 secretary of Biology and chemistry faculty of Daugavpils Pedagocical University


Scientific directions: freshwater ecology

Scientific publications: 2


Agro ecology, Biogeography, Biodiversity


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PERSONAL DATES:Name: Dāvis

Surname: Gruberts

Date of birth: July 1, 1973

Place of birth: Rīga, Latvia

Personal code: 010773-12120

Nationality: Latvian

Citizenship: The citizen of Latvian Republic

Address: for correspondence:

home:

Department of Geography, Daugavpils UniversityParades –1, Daugavpils, LV 5400, LATVIA

“Atāli”, Bebrene, Daugavpils region, LV 5439, LATVIA

Telephone: daytime: (00 371) 5422302GSM: (00 371) 9137095

Fax: (00 371) 5422890

E-mail: [email protected]

EDUCATION AND ACADEMICDEGREE:

Since 2003: PhD student (Dr. stud. Biology), Faculty of Nature Sciences and Mathematics, Daugavpils University

1998.-2000: M. Sci. of Environmental Science, Faculty of Geography and Earth sciences, University of Latvia.

1994.-1998: B. Sci. of Environmental Science, Faculty of Geography and Earth sciences, University of Latvia.

1980.-1991. Bebrene Secondary School.

POSTS HELD (with dates, duties and responsibilities):

Since 1998 Assistant at Daugavpils University, Faculty of Nature Sciences and Mathematics, Department of Geography and Chemistry

1996-1998 Laboratory assistant at Latvia University, Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences, Departament of Geology

WORK EXPERIENCE:

2003 Expert for project “Management plan of the potential Natura-2000 site Dvietes paliene”

2002 Expert for PHARE SPF project “Development Project Partnership Action Plan For Long-Term Tourism Development on the Base of Local Cultural And Natural Resources”(ident. No. LE 9913.02/0015 - 001)

SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES:

Hydrological, hydrochemical and phytoplankton research of the Daugava floodplain lakes in Southeast Latvia.

mailto:[email protected]

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OTHER IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE:

Participation in field course “Water management - monitoring of water quality”, organised by Institute of Limnology of Uppsala University (Sweden, August 3.-9.,1998).

LANGUAGES: Latvian – mother tongueEnglish, Russian – fluently

NUMBER OF PUBLICATIONS:

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Following persons can be asked about me without notice: Dr. Ivars Druvietis, Faculty of Biology, University of Latvia, Kronvalda blvd. - 4Riga, LV – 1586, LATVIA, phone: (00 371) 6355275, e-mail: [email protected]

Dr. Arturs Skute, Institute of Limnology, Parades - 1, Daugavpils, LV-5400, LATVIA,phone: (00 371) 9445450, e-mail: [email protected]



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PERSONAL DATES:Name: Ivars

Surname: Matisovs

Date of birth: March 20, 1967

Place of birth: Viļāni, Latvia





home:


Liepu 62, Rēzekne, LV 4600, LATVIA

Telephone: daytime: (00 371) 5422302

Fax: (00 371) 5422890


EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC

1996.-1999: M.Sci.Environm., Faculty of Geography and Earth sciences, University of Latvia.

DEGREE: 1985.-1992: Geography, Faculty of Geography, University of Latvia1974.-1985. Viļāni Secondary School

QUALIFICATION: 1993 Geographer and Cartographer (University of Latvia)

POSTS HELD (with dates, duties and responsibilities):

Since 2001 Assistant on human geography and regional geography, Faculty of Nature Sciences and Mathematics, Daugavpils University

Since 1997 Lecturer on environmental science and geography, Faculty of Engineering , Rezekne Augstskola

1992-2003 Teacher of geography, Makašani secondary school, Vītoli basic school


Environmental research and monitoring by bioindicators (lichens, infant mortality rate etc.)Field survey - managing, organising and carrying out field lichenoindication survey of environment pollution in Southeast Latvia.

OTHER IMPORTANT

Long term experience in managing, organising and carrying out different courses for teachers of Geography within the national programme of


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EXPERIENCE: teachers postgraduate training

LANGUAGES: Latvian – mother tongueRussian – fluentlyEnglish – intermediate


Scientific papers:Textbooks:Proceedings and thesis of scientific conferences and symposiums:Other publications:

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PERSONAL DATES:Name: Elena

Surname: Kirilova

Date of birth: May 10, 1973

Place of birth: Daugavpils, Latvia


Nationality: Russian



home:

Department of Chemistry, Daugavpils UniversityVienibas –13, Daugavpils, LV 5400, LATVIA

Nometnu 8 - 2 , Daugavpils, LV 5400, LATVIA

Telephone: daytime: (00 371) 5425297

Fax: (00 371) 5422890



1996-2000 PhD student (Dr. Chem), Faculty of Chemical Tehnology, Rigas Tenhical University

DEGREE: 1994-1996: M.Sci.Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical Tehnology, Rigas Tenhical University

1990-1994: Bachelor of. Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Latvia

1980-1990. Iecavas Secondary School

QUALIFICATION: 1994 Chemist (University of Latvia)2002 Teacher of the Chemistry (Daugavpils University)

POSTS HELD (with dates, duties and

Since 1999 Lecturer on biochemistry and organic chemistry, Faculty of Nature Sciences and Mathematics, Daugavpils University

responsibilities):

WORK EXPERIENCE:

1996-2001. participant in LCS No 96.0543 project “Synthesis and investigation of organic luminophores and dyes on basis of 2-aryl-4H-phenaleno[1,2-d]oxazol-4-one and benzanthrone


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aminoderivatives”


Synthesis and investigation of new organic substances as potential fluorescent proves.


Experience in carrying out different courses for teachers of Chemistry

LANGUAGES: Latvian – fluently Russian – mother tongueEnglish – intermediate



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CURRICULUM VITAE PERSONAL DATES:

Name: Juris

Surname: Soms

Date of birth: February 28, 1966






home:


Vienibas 40 - 34 , Daugavpils, LV 5400, LATVIA


Fax: (00 371) 5422890



Since 1997: PhD student (Dr.stud. Geology), Faculty of Geography and Earth sciences, University of Latvia

DEGREE: 1994.-1996: M.Sci.Geography, Faculty of Geography and Earth sciences, University of Latvia.

1991.-1994: Post-Graduate Courses in Faculty of Geography and Earth sciences, University of Latvia, Dipl. Teacher of Geography, Riga, 1994.

1984.-1991. Dipl. Teacher of Biology and Chemistry, Daugavpils Pedagogical Institute, 1991.

1973.-1984. Daugavpils Secondary School No.12

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION:

1999 JICA course “Conservation of wetland ecosystems and their biological diversity”, Kushiro municipality, JAPAN

QUALIFICATION: 1993 Teacher of Geography (University of Latvia)1991 Biologist, teacher of the Biology and Chemistry

(Daugavpils Pedagogical Institute)


Since 2000 Head of the Department of Geography, Faculty of Nature Sciences and Mathematics, Daugavpils University

responsibilities): Since 1997 Vicedean of the Faculty of Nature Sciences and Mathematics, Daugavpils University

1999-2000 Geology and Geomorphology specialist, Institute of Limnology, with research management responsibility


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1997-1999 Research Fellow, Laboratory of Ecology, Daugavpils Pedagogical University, Latvia, with project planning and management responsibility

Since1991 Lecturer on geology and geomorphology, Faculty of Nature Sciences and Mathematics, Daugavpils University

WORK EXPERIENCE:

2002 Project coordinator for PHARE SPF project “Development Project Partnership Action Plan For Long-Term Tourism Development on the Base of Local Cultural And Natural Resources”(ident. No. LE 9913.02/0015 - 001)

2000 - 2001 Consultant for project “Development of Razna National Park”. Area of expertise: digital mapping, spatial analysis of topographic and geological factors.

1998 - 1999 Leading Specialist within National Environmental Action Plan Project "Foundation of the Raznas Lake Nature Park". Area of expertise – land use, geology and erosion pattern analysis, field surveys.

1997 CME-03524-97 “Developing Internal Quality Assurance Systems in Teacher Training”, area of expertise: knowledge evaluation methods and theirs development.

1997 - 1998 participant within RSS 599/1997 project “Working out recommendations for functional zoning of water drainage basin of the Lake Razna”. Area of expertise – land use, landforms and erosion analysis, spatial analysis, functional zoning, reporting.


GIS research – spatial analysis of gully erosion pattern, spatial analysis of gully network density and its location regularities. Involved in several mid-term projects in Latvia. Field survey - Managing, organising and carrying out field geomorphological survey of soil erosion intensity, gully erosion landforms, the development and location regularities of gullies in Southeast Latvia.


Long term experience in managing, organising and carrying out different courses for teachers of Geography within the national programme of teachers postgraduate training

LANGUAGES: Latvian – mother tongueRussian – fluentlyEnglish – fluentlyPolish - intermediate



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Following persons can be asked about me without notice: Dr. Vitalijs Zelcs, Faculty of Geography and Earth sciences, University of Latvia, Alberta - 10Riga, LV – 1586, LATVIA, phone: (00 371) 9113300, e-mail: [email protected] Dr. Arturs Skute, Institute of Limnology, Parades - 1, Daugavpils, LV-5400, LATVIA,phone: (00 371) 9445450, e-mail: [email protected]

CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL DATES:Name: Mihails

Surname: Gorskis

Date of birth: May 16, 1950




Citizenship: The citizen of the Republic of Latvia


home:


Ozolu 9-9, Iecava, Bauskas rajons,LV-3913 LATVIA

Telephone: home: (00 371) 3941508 GSM: (00 371) 9109760

Fax: (00 371) 5422890



1998. Dr. Pedagogy – Daugavpils Pedagogical University

DEGREE: 1973.-1969. Dipl. Teacher of Biology and Chemistry, Daugavpils Pedagogical Institute, 1991.


QUALIFICATION: 1991 Biologist, teacher of the Biology and Chemistry (Daugavpils Pedagogical Institute)


Since 2000 Docent at Department of Geography and Chemistry, Faculty of Nature Sciences and Mathematics, Daugavpils University

responsibilities): Since 2000 Teacher of Chemistry at Bauska Secondary School No.11993.-1994. Member of scientific board at Institute of Education

Development Since 1972 Teacher of Chemistry at Iecava Secondary School

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Expert of Chemical Terminology at Latvia Academy of ScienceMember of board of Chemistry Teachers Association of Latvia


Didactics of Chemistry, teaching methods of Natural Sciences

LANGUAGES: Latvian – fluentlyRussian – mother tongue




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PERSONAL DATES:Name: Sergejs

Surname: Osipovs

Date of birth: November 2, 1967






home:


Kandavas 7 - 24 , Daugavpils, LV 5400, LATVIA


Fax: (00 371) 5422890



Since 2000: PhD student (Dr.stud. Chemistry), Faculty of Chemistry, University of Latvia

DEGREE: 1993. M.Sci. Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Latvia.

1984.-1991. Dipl. Teacher of Biology and Chemistry, Daugavpils Pedagogical Institute, 1991.


QUALIFICATION: 1991 Biologist, teacher of the Biology and Chemistry (Daugavpils Pedagogical Institute)


Since 2003 Lecturer on chemistry, Faculty of Nature Sciences and Mathematics, Daugavpils University

responsibilities): 1992-2003 Assistant on chemistry, Faculty of Nature Sciences and Mathematics, Daugavpils University

WORK EXPERIENCE:


OTHER IMPORTANT


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EXPERIENCE:

LANGUAGES: Latvian – fluentlyRussian – mother tongueEnglish – intermediate



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PERSONAL DATES:Name: Santa

Surname: Rutkovska

Date of birth: August 24, 1976

Place of birth: Livani, Latvia





home:


Stacijas 127 - 3 , Daugavpils, LV 5400, LATVIA


Fax: (00 371) 5422890



1999.-2002. M.Sci.Geography, Faculty of Geography and Earth sciences, University of Latvia.

DEGREE: 1994.-1999. Dipl. Teacher of Biology ,Geography and Health education, Daugavpils University, 1999.

1991.-1994. Livani Secondary School No.11982.-1991. Jersika School

QUALIFICATION: 1999 Biologist, teacher of the Biology, Geography and Health education (Daugavpils University)


Since 2003 Lecturer on economic geography and geography of Latvia, Faculty of Nature Sciences and Mathematics, Daugavpils University

responsibilities): 1999.-2003. Assistant, Faculty of Nature Sciences and Mathematics, Daugavpils University

Since1997 Teacher of Geography, Daugavpils Secondary school No 12

WORK EXPERIENCE:

2002 Project coordinator for PHARE SPF project “Development Project Partnership Action Plan For Long-Term Tourism Development on the Base of Local Cultural And Natural Resources”(ident. No. LE 9913.02/0015 - 001)


Geography of Tourism and recreation


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LANGUAGES: Latvian – mother tongueRussian – fluentlyEnglish – intermediate

NUMBER OF PUBLICATIONS:Proceedings and thesis of scientific conferences and symposiums:

4

I hereby certify that all above information is true. Santa Rutkovska. 24. September ,2003.

Following persons can be asked about me without notice: M.Sci.Geography Juris Soms, Faculty of Nature Sciences and Mathematics, Daugavpils University , Daugavpils, Parades 1 – 309, Lv 5400, LATVIA, phone: (00 371) 9295432, e-mail: [email protected]

M.Sci. Paed. Elita Bolina, Daugavpis Secondary school No 12., Daugavpils, Kaunas 8, LV-5400, LATVIA, phone: (00 371) 6497743.


Daugavpils UniversityFaculty of Natural Sciences and MathematicsDepartment of Geography and Chemistry

Study course: INTRODUCTION INTO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

DESCRIPTION OF THE STUDY COURSE

Staff: M. Envir.sci., assist. Dāvis Grubertsphone: 9137095e-mail: [email protected]

Study programme: Environmental ScienceCourse credit: credit: 3 acad. hours: 48Course structure: 32 ac.h. - ac.h. 8 ac.h. 8 ac.h. - ac.h.(in academic hours) lectures laboratories practical lessons seminars other formsStudy year: 1st year studentsKnowledge assessment during semester:

2 tests

Final knowledge assessment:

written exam

Goal of the study course:

The main goal of the study course is to give to student basic knowledge about environmental problems and different types of interaction between environment and human society.

Tasks of the study course:

1) to impart knowledge about environmental problems, their causes and possible solutions2) to acquaint with updated information concerning environmental “hot spots” of our planet 3) to develop practical skills for analysing and resolving of environmental problems

Content of the study course:

1. Content and definition of environment.2. Sustainable development.3. Global environmental problems and matter cycle.4. Environmental pollution. Ozone hole, greenhouse effect.


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5. Transboundary pollution. Acid rains6. Water pollution.7. Eutrophication of lakes and rivers.8. Waste water treatment.9. Hazardous waste.10. Degradation of environment. Restoration measures, expenses and

activities11. Environment and human society. International cooperation within

environmental protection.12. Environmental economy and politics. Environmental management13. Economical growth and preserving of nature in the 21st century.

Suggested readings:

1. Eberhards G., 1999. Ievads vides zinātnē. Mācību līdzeklis. Rīga, 118 lpp.2. Kļaviņš M., 1996. Vides ķīmija. Rīga, LU, 208 lpp.3. Latvijas vides indikatoru pārskats 2001. Rīga: Latvijas Vides aģentūra, 124

lpp.4. Liepa I., Mauriņš A., Vimba E., 1991. Ekoloģija un dabas aizsardzība. Rīga,

Zvaigzne, 301 lpp.5. Miller T. J., 1994. Living in the Environment. Wadshworth Publishing Comp.

701 p.6. Mūrnieks I., 1992. Pasaules globālās problēmas. Rīga, Zvaigzne. 44 lpp.7. Waught N., 2002. Geography. An Integrated Approach. 3-rd ed. Nelson

thornes. 657 p.8. Vakerneidžels M., Rīss V., 2000. Mūsu ekoloģiskais pēdas nospiedums.

Norden AB, 193 lpp.

INTERNET resources:www.varam.gov.lvwww.vak.lv

Daugavpils University

http://www.vak.lv/

http://www.varam.gov.lv/

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Faculty of Natural Sciences and MathematicsDepartment of Biology

Study course: GENERAL ECOLOGY


Staff: Dr.biol., profesor Artūrs Škutephone: 9445450e-mail: [email protected]

Study programme: Environmental ScienceCourse credit: credit: 3 acad. hours: 48Course structure: 32 ac.h. - ac.h. - ac.h. 16 ac.h. - ac.h.(in academic hours) lectures laboratories practical lessons seminars other formsStudy year: 1st year studentsKnowledge assessment during semester:

3 tests


oral exam


The main goal of the study course is to introduce students with basics of ecology, its research methods and tendencies of development.


1) to impart knowledge about contemporary general ecology scientific content, research methods and concepts2) to acquaint with methods of ecological modelling3) to describe ecological processes in environment as flow of energy and matter 4) to describe ecological structure of population and environmental aspects of applied ecology


1. Ecology as natural science, its methods, concepts, principles and content.2. Ecological systems, their classification and structure.3. Concept of productivity. Food chains in ecosystems4. Biogeochemical cycles. Flow of energy and matter in nature5. Factors affecting stability of ecosystems. Self-regulation mechanisms6. Evolution of biosphere. Concept of noosphera (“intellectual” sphera)7. Ecological factors, their interactions and general regularities.8. Symbiosis, its types. Competition, its role in ecosystems.9. Population ecology, ecological and genetic structure of populations.10. Rates of population growth. Factors, limiting growing of population.

Suggested readings:

Hugh G. Multivariate analysis in community ecology.- London, New York, Sydney: Cambridge Univ. Press, 1982Raven P.H., Johnson G.B. 1986. Biology. Times Mirror/Mosby College Publishing. St.Louis, Toronto, Santa Clara: 1-1198.Liepa I., Mauriņš A., Vimba E. 1991. Ekoloģija un dabas aizsardzība. “Zvaigzne”, Rīga. Бигон М., Харпер Д., Таунсенд К. / Экология. Особи, популяции и сообщества.// В 2-х т. Т.1. М.: Мир, 1989. - 667 с. Бигон М., Харпер Д., Таунсенд К. / Экология. Особи, популяции и сообщества.// В 2-х т. Т.2. М.: Мир, 1989. - 477 с.Одум Ю. / Экология.// В 2-х т. Т.1. М.: Мир, 1986. - 328 с.


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Одум Ю. / Экология.// В 2-х т. Т.2. М.: Мир, 1986. 376 с.

INTERNET resources:http://www.vidm.gov.lv http://www.ecology.com

MULTIMEDIA resources:Microsoft CD-ROM: Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 99


Study course: PHYSICAL GEOLOGY


Staff: Maģ.ģeogr., lektors Juris Somsphone: 9295432e-mail: [email protected]


http://www.ecology.com/

http://www.vidm.gov.lv/

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Study programme: Environmental ScienceCourse credit: credit: 4 acad. hours: 64Course structure: 32 ac.h. 32 ac.h. - ac.h. - ac.h. - ac.h.(in academic hours) lectures laboratories practical lessons seminars other formsStudy year: 1st year studentsKnowledge assessment during semester:

4 tests, 4 colloquiums


written exam


The main goal of the study course is to provide students’ studies about fundamental principles of Physical Geology and acquiring of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in this science.


1) to impart knowledge about geological methods and objects of research2) to acquaint with newest information in geology3) to describe contemporary geological research techniques and discoveries4) to describe advanced modern theories in geology 5) to integrate geological concepts and environmental concerns


1.Geology as complex natural science.2.The origin of Solar System and Earth3.Geological time scale4. Internal structure of Earth5. Internal Geological process6.Plate tectonics7.Surface process8.Rocks and minerals9.Applied geology10. Technology and Earth

Suggested readings:

1. Ancāne I., 2000. Dabas ģeogrāfija. Skaidrojošā vārdnīca. Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC. –335 lpp.2. Bambergs K., 1993. Ģeoloģija un hidroģeoloģija. Rīga, Zvaigzne. - 328 lpp.3. Bradshaw M., Weaver R.. 1993. Physical Geography. Philadephia: Mosby-Year Book Inc. - 640 pp.4. Ģeoloģija. doc. A.Indāna redakcijā, Rīga, Zvaigzne. 1979. – 376 lpp.5. Knighton D., 1998. Fluvial Forms and Processes. London, Arnold. -352 p.6. Press F., Siever R., 2002. Understanding Earth. 3rd edit. New York, W.H.Freeman and Company. -573 pp.7. Skinner B.J., Porter S.C., 2000. The Dynamic Earth. An Introduction to Physical Geology. 4th edit. New York, John Wiley &Sons.-575 pp.8. Small R.J., 2001. The Study of Landforms. A Textbook of Geomorphology. 2nd

edition. Cambridge, Cambridge Univ.Press. –502 pp.9. Strahler A.H., Strahler A.N., 1992. Modern Physical Geography. 4th edition. New York, JohnWiley&Sons Inc. 638 pp.10. Summerfield M.A., 1999. Global Geomorphology. Edinburg, Longman. –537 pp.11. Tarbuck E.J., Lutgens F.K., 1996. Earth. An Introduction to Physical Geology. -New Jersy: Prentice Hall. -606 pp.12. Якушова А.Ф., Хаин В.У., Славин В.И. 1988. Общая геология.-

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Москва, из-во МГУ.- 383 С.13. Аллисон A., Палмер Д. Геология. Наука о вечно меняющейся Земле. Пер.с англ. -М: Мир, 1984.14. Войлошников.В.Д. Геология. Методы реконструкции прошлого Земли. Геологическая история Земли. -М.: Просвещение, 1979.

MULTIMEDIA resources:The Wadsworth Geology CD-ROM for students: In-Terra-Active 2.0W.H.Freeman & Company CD-ROM: Understanding Earth 2.0W.H.Freeman & Company CD-ROM: Understanding Earth 3rd edit. & Virtual Fieldwork 1.2Microsoft CD-ROM: Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 99Dorling Kindersley EYEWITNESS CD-ROM: World Atlas. The Essential Encyclopedic Reference Atlas 1.0

INTERNET resources:http://vulcan.wr.usgs.goc/home.html http://www.dartmouth.edu/pages/rox/volcanoes http://www.geo.mtu.edu/volcanoes http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vw.html http://www.fema.gov/fema/landslif.html http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov http://www.whistler.net/glacier http://sdcd.gsfc.nasa.gov/GLACIER.BAY/hall.science.txt.html http://marine.usgs.gov http://www.pmel.noaa.gov/vents/home.html http://www.geophys.washington.edu/tsunami/intro.html http://ocean.saddleback.cc.ca.us/oceanpub/hotstuff//resolut.html http://www.whfreeman.com/presssiever/

Daugavpils UniversityFaculty of Natural Sciences and MathematicsDepartment of Informatics

Study course: COMPUTER SCIENCE FOR ENVIRONMENTALISTS


Staff: Dr.paed., asoc. prof. Pāvels Drozdovsphone: 54 33064e-mail: [email protected]

Study programme: Environmental ScienceCourse credit: credit: 3 acad. hours: 48Course structure: - ac.h. - ac.h. 48 ac.h. - ac.h. - ac.h.(in academic hours) lectures laboratories practical lessons seminars other formsStudy year: 1st year studentsKnowledge assessment during semester:

Practical classes (48 acad. hours) at Geomatics laboratory


http://www.whfreeman.com/presssiever/

http://ocean.saddleback.cc.ca.us/oceanpub/hotstuff//resolut.html

http://www.geophys.washington.edu/tsunami/intro.html

http://www.pmel.noaa.gov/vents/home.html

http://marine.usgs.gov/

http://sdcd.gsfc.nasa.gov/GLACIER.BAY/hall.science.txt.html

http://www.whistler.net/glacier

http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/

http://www.fema.gov/fema/landslif.html

http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vw.html

http://www.geo.mtu.edu/volcanoes

http://www.dartmouth.edu/pages/rox/volcanoes

http://vulcan.wr.usgs.goc/home.html

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practical exam


The main goal of the study course is to update and improve practical skills in using of computers to resolve different tasks, including environmental modelling.


1) to impart practical skills about using hardware and different types of software for research and data processing in environmental science2) to acquaint students with newest information in computer science and information technologies3) to acquire principles of statistical and visual processing of information 4) to acquire skills of information browsing in INTERNET.


1. Hardware and software2. MS WORD3. MS EXCEL. Statistical analysis of environmental data.4. MS ACCESS. Developing of environmental data base.5. MS POWERPOINT. Preparing presentation of environmental project.6. Image scanning and visual post processing. 7. WWW or Internet, browsers and information acquiring.

Suggested readings::

1. Arhipova I., Bāliņa S., 1999. Statistika ar Microsoft Excel ikvienam. I daļa. –Rīga: Datorzinību centrs, 163 lp.

2. Berovskis A., 1998. Mācīsimies strādāt ar teksta redaktoru (Word 97). – Rīga: Mācību grāmata, 96 lp.

3. Cakula S., 1999. Būsim drsugos ar datoru un INTERNET. –Rīga: Pētergailis, 143 lp.4. Datorpasaule, periodissk izdevums.5. Detlavs M., Sataki k., 1997. Ieskaties datoru pasaulkē. – Datorzinību centrs, 288 lp.6. Directory of Web Sites, 1999. –Helocon, 622 p.7. Interneta rokasgramata, 1998. –Rīga: Nordik, 348 lp.8. Ķiņķe A., 1999. Microsoft PowerPoint97 ikvienam. . –Rīga: Datorzinību centrs, 205

lp.9. Murāne D., Sataki K., 1999. Microsoft Word 97. . –Rīga: Datorzinību centrs, 133 lp.10. Nāgelis J. 1998. Microsoft Access 97 ikvienam. . –Rīga: Datorzinību centrs, 199

lp.


Study course: SOIL SCIENCE



Study programme: Environmental ScienceCourse credit: credit: 3 acad. hours: 48Course structure: 32 ac.h. 12 ac.h. 4 ac.h. - ac.h. - ac.h.(in academic hours) lectures laboratories practical lessons seminars other formsStudy year: 1st year students


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Knowledge assessment during semester:

2 tests


written exam


The main goal of the study course is to give to students basic knowledge about environmental and geographical regularities of the formation of soils and acquiring of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in this science.


1) to impart knowledge about pedological (soil science) research methods and objects of research

2) to introduce with the processes of soil formation, controlling factors, soil morphology and properties;

3) to give understanding about the Latvian, Russian, FAO and Soil Taxonomy World soil classification systems;

4) to give understanding about spatial distribution of the soils in Latvia and in the World

5) to describe process and factors affecting soils formation, degradation (erosion) and restoration

6) to integrate soil science concepts and environmental concerns7) to create ability of practical use of soil laboratory and field analysis

methods.


1.Formation of soils – mechanisms and factors affecting these processes. 2.Components of soil, their description.3.Morphology of soil.4.Humus and nutrients in soil. 5.Physical, mechanical, hydro-physical and chemical properties of the soil.6.Micro organisms and soil fauna.7.Soil taxonomy and classification. Principles of the Latvian, Russian, FAO and

Soil Taxonomy world soil classification systems.8.Classification of soils in Latvia9.Geographical and environmental regularities of soils formation and patterns of

distribution.10. Environmental problems related to soils overexploitation,

erosion and degradation.

Suggested readings:

1. Foth H. D., 1970. A Study of Soil Science. Chestertown: LaMotte Company. 42 p.

2. Jezerskis Z., 1996. Metodiskais palīglīdzeklis praktikumam augsnes mācībā un agroķīmijā. Daugavpils: Saule, 32 lpp.

3. Kārkliņš A., 1995. Starptautiskās augsnes klasifikācijas sistēmas. Jelgava.4. Kārkliņš A., Skujāns R., Gemste I., Mežals G., Nikodemus O., 1995.

Latvijas augšņu klasifikācija. Latvijas lauksaimnieks, Nr.3-11.5. Liepa I., Mauriņš A., Vimba E., 1991. Ekoloģija un dabas aizsardzība.

Rīga: Zvaigzne. 301 lpp.6. Munsell Soil Color Charts, 2000. New York: Munsell Color, 27 p.7. Rowell D. L., 1994. Soil Science: Methods & Applications. John Wiley &

Sons, 350 p.

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Daugavpils UniversityFaculty of Natural Sciences and MathematicsDepartment of Biology

Study course: GENERAL BIOLOGY


Staff: Dr.biol., professor Arvīds Barševskisphone: 9462735e-mail: [email protected]

Study programme: Environmental ScienceCourse credit: credit: 3 acad. hours: 48Course structure: 32 ac.h. 16 ac.h. - ac.h. - ac.h. - ac.h.(in academic hours) lectures laboratories practical lessons seminars other formsStudy year: 1st year studentsKnowledge assessment during semester:

2 colloquiums


written exam


The main goal of the study course is to provide students’ studies about fundamental principles of biology and acquiring of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in this science.


1) to impart knowledge about contemporary general biology scientific content, research methods and concepts2) to acquaint with contemporary methods of biological research3) to describe biological processes in environment as key factors of the

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functioning of open natural systems 4) to describe biological diversity of living organisms and to depict their evolution5) to acquire practical skills of plants and animals macroscopic recognizing


1.Biology as natural science, its methods, concepts, principles and content.2.Life, its features. Origin of life, diversity of species.3.Cell as basic element of life. Structure of cell, functions.4.Metabolism as basic feature of living organisms.5.Reproduction, types and strategies.6.Heredity, genetic mechanisms and results7.Individual development of organisms.8.Classification of life forms. Principles and concepts of contemporary

systematic and taxonomy.9.Biodiversity.10.Evolution of life. Contemporary theories.

Suggested readings:

1. Bioloģijas rokasgrāmata V.Egles red., Rīga, Zvaigzne, 1989.2. Kathleen M.Heide. Biology, Saunders College Publishing, 1996,USA.3. Solomon E.P., Berg L.R. TheWorld of Biology, Saunders college Publishing,1995, USA. 4. Izdales materiāli Bioloģijas katedrā.


Study course: FUNDAMENTALS OF METEOROLOGY AND CLIMATE



Study programme: Environmental ScienceCourse credit: credit: 3 acad. hours: 48Course structure: 32 ac.h. 8 ac.h. - ac.h. 8 ac.h. - ac.h.(in academic hours) lectures laboratories practical lessons seminars other formsStudy year: 1st year studentsKnowledge assessment during semester:

2 tests


written exam


The main goal of the study course is to provide students’ studies about fundamentals of meteorology and climate, and acquiring of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in these sciences.


1) to impart knowledge about fundamental concepts of meteorology and climate, and research methods 2) to acquaint with contemporary methods of weather monitoring, data


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acquisition and prognosis3) to impart knowledge about structure of atmosphere and physical processes in it4) to describe contemporary climate classification principles5) to view global human-induced climate problems6) to integrate meteorological and climate concepts and environmental concerns


1. Meteorology and climatology as complex sciences.2. Structure and features of atmosphere.3. Solar radiation, radiation balance.4. Earth surface temperature. 5. Air temperature. 6. Atmospheric pressure. 7. Wind and global circulation of air masses. 8. Evaporation and air moisture. 9. Condensation, clouds and precipitation. 10. Optical and electrical phenomena in atmosphere. 11. Weather, its prognosis. 12. Climate, classification and development trend.

Suggested readings:

1. Eyewitness visual dictionaries. The visual dictionary of the Earth. -London, Dorling Kindersley Limited, 1994.

2. Kļaviņš M., 2000. Atmosfēras ķīmijas un piesārņojums. R.: LU. 166 lpp.3. Strahler A. H., Strahler A. N., 1992. Modern Physical Geography. 4-th ed.

John Wiley & Sons. Inc. 638 p.4. Pasaules ģeogrāfijas atlants. Rīga: Jāņa sēta, 1997. 96 lpp. 5. Scharnow U., BerthW., Keller W. Maritime Wetterkunde. -Berlin,

Transpress, 1990. - 428 lp.6. Zirnītis A., 1968. Meteoroloģija. Rīga: Zvaigzne. 361 lpp.7. Географический атлас для учителей средней школы. 4. изд. - М.,

ГУГК. 1982. 238 стр.8. Рекорды Земли. Неживая природа. - Смоленск: Русич, 1998. 190 стр.9. Хромов С.П., 1968. Метеорология и климатология.

Гидрометеорологическое издательство, Ленинград, -491 стр.

INTERNET resources:http://feature.geography.wisc.edu http://www.nationalgeographic.comhttp://www.noaa.govhttp://www.climatehotmap.orghttp://seawifs.gsfc.nasa.gov/ocean-planet.html

http://seawifs.gsfc.nasa.gov/ocean-planet.html

http://www.climatehotmap.org/

http://www.noaa.gov/

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Study course: GEOMORPHOLOGY


Staff: Maģ.ģeogr., lektors Juris Somsphone: 9295432e-mail: [email protected]

Study programme: Environmental ScienceCourse credit: credit: 3 acad. hours: 48Course structure: 32 ac.h. 16 ac.h. - ac.h. - ac.h. - ac.h.(in academic hours) lectures laboratories practical lessons seminars other formsStudy year: 2nd year studentsKnowledge assessment during semester:



written exam


The main goal of the study course is to provide students’ studies about fundamental principles of Geomorphology and acquiring of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in this science.


1) to impart knowledge about geomorphological methods and objects of research2) to acquaint with newest information in Geomorphology3) to describe contemporary geomorphological research techniques and discoveries4) to describe advanced modern theories in Geomorphology5) to integrate geomorphological concepts and environmental concerns

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study course: 2. Classification of landforms.3. Internal process – external landforms.4. Tectonic landforms. 5. Volcanoes, volcanism, volcanic landforms .6. Surface process.7. Weathering and Mass wasting8. Glacial landforms9. Fluvial landforms10. Limnic and maritime landforms11. Winds and deserts12. Groundwater and sub terrestrial landforms.13. Cryogenic landforms.14. Biogenic landforms.15. Antropogenic landforms.16. Applied geomorphology.

Suggested readings:

1. Ahnert F., 1996. Introduction to Geomorphology. London, Arnold. -352 p.2. Ancāne I., 2000. Dabas ģeogrāfija. Skaidrojošā vārdnīca. Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC. –335

lpp.3. Bambergs K., 1993. Ģeoloģija un hidroģeoloģija. Rīga, Zvaigzne. - 328 lpp.4. Bradshaw M., Weaver R.. 1993. Physical Geography. Philadephia: Mosby-Year Book

Inc. - 640 pp.5. Eberhards G., 1977. Glaciālā ģeomorfoloģija. Rīga, LVU izdevniecība. -124 lpp.6. Eberhards G., 1978. Fluviālā ģeomorfoloģija. 1.daļa. Rīga, LVU izdevniecība. –52

lpp.7. Eberhards G., 1978. Fluviālā ģeomorfoloģija. 2.daļa. Rīga, LVU izdevniecība.-56 lpp.8. Eberhards G., 1997. Kriogēnie un periglaciālie procesi, sniega un ledāju darbība

kalnos. Reljefa formas. Rīga, LU izdevniecība. -76 lpp.9. Easterbrook D.J., 1999. Surface Processes and Landforms. 2nd edit. New Jersy,

Prentice Hall. – 546 pp.10. Easterbrook D.J., Kovanen D.J., 1999. Interpretation of Landforms from

Topographic Maps and Air Photographs Laboratory Manual. New Jersy, Prentice Hall. – 194 pp.

11. Ģeoloģija. doc. A.Indāna redakcijā, Rīga, Zvaigzne. 1979. – 376 lpp.12. Grīne I., Zelčs V., 1998. Ģeomorfoloģisko terminu vārdnīca. Rīga, K&P. -236 lpp.13. Knighton D., 1998. Fluvial Forms and Processes. London, Arnold. -352 p.14. Luna B.L., Wolman M.G., Miller J.P., 1992. Fluvial Processes in Geomorphology.

New York, Dover publications, INC., -522 pp.15. Maldavs Z., Melluma A., Seile A., 1981. Ģeomorfoloģijas pamati. Rīga, Zvaigzne. -

212 lpp.16. Press F., Siever R., 1997. Understanding Earth. 2nd edit. New York, W.H.Freeman

and Company. -682 pp.17. Press F., Siever R., 2002. Understanding Earth. 3rd edit. New York, W.H.Freeman

and Company. -573 pp.18. Skinner B.J., Porter S.C., 2000. The Dynamic Earth. An Introduction to Physical

Geology. 4th edit. New York, John Wiley &Sons.-575 pp.19. Small R.J., 2001. The Study of Landforms. A Textbook of Geomorphology. 2nd

edition. Cambridge, Cambridge Univ.Press. –502 pp.20. Strahler A.H., Strahler A.N., 1992. Modern Physical Geography. 4th edition. New

York, JohnWiley&Sons Inc. 638 pp.21. Summerfield M.A., 1999. Global Geomorphology. Edinburg, Longman. –537 pp.22. Tarbuck E.J., Lutgens F.K., 1996. Earth. An Introduction to Physical Geology. -New

Jersy: Prentice Hall. -606 pp.23. Thornbury W.D., 1969. Priciples of Geomorphology. New York, London, Toronto,

John Wiley &Sons.-594 pp.

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24. Аболтиньш О.П. 1989. Гляциоструктура и ледниковый морфогенез. Рига. Зинатне, 284 cтp.

25. Леонтьев О.К., Г.И.Рычагов. 1988. Общая геоморфология. Изд. 2-ое. Москва, школа 319 cтр.

26. Неспокойный ландшафт. Под ред. Д. Брансден и Дж. Дорнкемп. пер. с англ. М.: Мир, 1981.

27. Щукин И.С., 1960. Общая геоморфология . т. 1-ый. Москва, Изд. МГУ. –615 стр.28. Щукин И.С., 1964. Общая геоморфология в т. 2-ой. Москва, Изд. МГУ. –564 стр.29. Щукин И.С., 1974. Общая геоморфология в т. 3-ий. Москва, Изд. МГУ. –382 стр.

INTERNET resources:http://vulcan.wr.usgs.goc/home.htmlhttp://www.dartmouth.edu/pages/rox/volcanoeshttp://www.geo.mtu.edu/volcanoeshttp://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vw.htmlhttp://www.fema.gov/fema/landslif.htmlhttp://www.ncdc.noaa.govhttp://www.nasm.edu:1995http://www.weru.ksu.eduhttp://www.whistler.net/glacierhttp://sdcd.gsfc.nasa.gov/GLACIER.BAY/hall.science.txt.htmlhttp://seawifs.gsfc.nasa.gov/ocean-planet.htmlhttp://marine.usgs.govhttp://www.pmel.noaa.gov/vents/home.htmlhttp://www.geophys.washington.edu/tsunami/intro.htmlhttp://ocean.saddleback.cc.ca.us/oceanpub/hotstuff//resolut.htmlhttp:manbow.ori.u-tokyo.ac.jp/tamaki-html/plate_motion.htmlhttp://www.whfreeman.com/presssiever/

MULTIMEDIA resources:The Wadsworth Geology CD-ROM for students: In-Terra-Active 2.0W.H.Freeman & Company CD-ROM: Understanding Earth 2.0W.H.Freeman & Company CD-ROM: Understanding Earth 3rd edit. & Virtual Fieldwork 1.2Microsoft CD-ROM: Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 99Dorling Kindersley EYEWITNESS CD-ROM: World Atlas. The Essential Encyclopedic Reference Atlas 1.0

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Study course: REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY


Staff: M. Envir.sci., Ivars Matisovsphone:e-mail: [email protected]

Study programme: Environmental ScienceCourse credit: credit: 3 acad. hours: 48Course structure: 32 ac.h. - ac.h. 12 ac.h. 4 ac.h. - ac.h.(in academic hours) lectures laboratories practical lessons seminars other formsStudy year: 2nd year studentsKnowledge assessment during semester:

2 tests


written exam


The main goal of the study course is to get insight into regional geography within the context of globalization process.


1) to impart knowledge about the global regularities of geospatial distribution of human society2) to ascertain essential differences of world regions, as well as socio-economic connections among them3) to describe movements and factors affecting process of globalization and its consequences4) to integrate regional geography concepts and environmental concerns


1. Interaction between globalisation and regionalisation.1.1. Geospatial distribution of human society, its political and economical structure. 1.2. Geographic systems of world, interaction between artificial and naturals


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systems, environmental consequences.. 1.3. Civilization and history of culture from geographic view point.2. Global regions, their peculiarities and differences: Europe, North America, South America, Latin America, Australia, Africa, Asia. 3. Contemporary problems of world regions – politic, ethnic, religious, military, economic and others aspects, “hot spots” of the World.

Suggested readings:

1. De Blij H. J., Muller P.O. 1992. Geography. Regions and Concepts. New York: John Wiley & Sons.

2. De Blij H.J., Murphy A.B. 1999. Human Geography. Culture, Society and Space.N.Y.: John Willej & Sons.

3. Fellman J., Getis A., Getis J. 1990. Human Geography. Ladscapes of Human Activities . USA : Wm. C. Brown Publishers.

4. Pulsipher L.M. 2000. World Regional Geography. N.Y.: W.H.Freeman and Company.

5. Wheeler J.H., Kostbade T. J. 1993. Essentials of World regional Geography. Philadelphia:Souders College Publishing. 6. Sērija The Shape of the World. 1995. Oxford: The Open University. - Allen J., Massey D. (Eds.) Geographical Worlds; Local Worlds; Global Worlds.- Allen J., Chament Ch. (Eds.) A Shrinking World: Global Uneveness and Inequality.- Sarre Ph., Blunden J. (Eds.) An Overcrowded World: Population, resources and Enviroment.- Masey D., Jess P. A. (Eds.) Place in the World: Places, Cultures and Globalisation.- Anderson J., Brook Chr., Cochrane A.A. (Eds.) Global World? Re-ordering Political Space.7. Алисов Н.В., Хорев Б.С. 2000. Экономическая и социальная география мира. Москва: Гардарики.8. Мироненко Н.С. 2001. Страноведение: Теория и методы. М.: Аспект Пресс.

MULTIMEDIA resources:W.H.Freeman & Company CD-ROM: World Regional Geography Microsoft CD-ROM: Microsoft Encarta World Atlas 97Microsoft CD-ROM: Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 99Microsoft CD-ROM: Microsoft Encarta World Atlas 99Dorling Kindersley Eyewitness CD-Rom: World Reference Atlas 1996Dorling Kindersley Eyewitness CD-ROM: World Reference Atlas 1998Dorling Kindersley EYEWITNESS CD-ROM: World Atlas. The Essential Encyclopedic Reference Atlas 1.0Dorling Kindersley DVD: Eyewitness World Atlas 2000

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INTERNET resources:http://www.atlapedia.comhttp://www.si.eduhttp://www.oranim.macam98.ac.il/geo/wregion.htmlhttp://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/lg.html#Econ


Study course: GEOGRĀPHIC INFORMĀTION SYSTĒMS


Staff: M.sci.geogr., lektors Juris Somsphone: 9295432e-mail: [email protected]


4 tests


written exam


The main goal of the study course is to give to students basic knowledge about principles of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and possibilities of using of GIS for resolving different environmental tasks.


1) to impart knowledge about the GIS as branch of technical geography or Geomatic, its applying advantages and drawbacks2) to ascertain essential differences between GIS and other information technologies3) to acquire knowledge about GIS data sources, input, verification and digitising4) to acquire practical skills of work with GIS software


1. Definition and principles of GIS. GIS in geographic and IT context. The significance of input data

2. Digital geospatial GIS data. Raster and vector data


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3. Thematic groups of GIS data.4. Editing and processing of GIS data.5. GIS based modelling. 3D models of processes6. GIS hardware and software. The most popular products selling in market.7. GIS components and data in Latvia..8. Work with GIS software ArcView 8.3 (laboratories)

Suggested readings:

Booth B., Mitchell A., 2001. Getting to Know ArcGIS. –Redlands: Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc., -253 pp.Burrough P.A., McDonnell R.A., 1999. Principles of Geographic Information Systems. –London: Oxford Univ. Press, -333 pp.Easterbrook D.J., Kovanen D.J., 1999. Interpretation of Landforms from Topographic Maps and Air Photographs Laboratory Manual. -New Jersy, Prentice Hall. – 194 pp.Heywood I., Cornelius S., Carver S., 2002. Geographical Information Systems. 2nd edit. Harlow, Prentice Hall, 295 pp.Kraak M.J., Ormeling F., 2003. Cartography – Visualisation of Geospatial Data. Harlow, Prentice Hall, 205 pp.Lillesand T.M, Kiefer R.W., 2000. Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation (4th Edition). –New York, John Wiley & Sons, - 724 pp.Minami M., 2000. Using ArcMap. –Redlands: Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc., -528 pp.Shaner J., Wrightsell J., 2000. Editing in ArcMap. –Redlands: Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc., -229 pp.Vinneau A., 2001. Using ArcCatalog. –Redlands: Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc., -286 pp.Берлянт А.М., 1990. Геоизображения и геоиконика. –Москва: Знание, -48 с.

INTERNET resources:http://www.gis.com/whatisgis/index.html http://www.geo.ed.ac.uk/home/research/whatisgis.htmlhttp://www.epa.gov/region08/maps/http://www-sul.stanford.edu/depts/gis/whatgis.htmlhttp://www.ncgia.ucsb.edu/education/curricula/cctp/units/geog_for_GIS/GC_main_f.htmlhttp://www.esri.com etc.

http://www.esri.com/

http://www.ncgia.ucsb.edu/education/curricula/cctp/units/geog_for_GIS/GC_main_f.html

http://www-sul.stanford.edu/depts/gis/whatgis.html

http://www.epa.gov/region08/maps/

http://www.geo.ed.ac.uk/home/research/whatisgis.html

http://www.gis.com/whatisgis/index.html

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Study course: ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION


Staff: Dr.paed., doc. Mihails Gorskis M.chem., lekt. Jeļena Kirilovaphone: 9109760e-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Study programme: Environmental ScienceCourse credit: credit: 6 acad. hours: 96 Course structure: 32 ac.h. 32 ac.h. - ac.h. 32 ac.h. - ac.h.(in academic hours) lectures laboratories practical lessons seminars other formsStudy year: 3rd year studentsKnowledge assessment during semester:

4 tests


written exam


The main goal of the study course is to provide studies about environmental pollution and main types of pollutants, as well as about chemical processes of pollution treatment and environment restoration


1) to impart knowledge about sources of pollution2) to give insight into types of pollutants and hazardous substances in biosphere3) to describe geochemical cycles and transformation of pollutants 4) to describe influence of pollution on different components of environment5) to acquire knowledge and practical skills of pollution controlling and analysing


1. Sources of pollution emission and their contribution into environmental pollution.

2. The main types of pollution and hazardous substances.3. Pollution of atmosphere.4. Pollution of hydrosphere. 5. Pollution of soils.6. Circulation of pollution within ecosystem.7. Dissipation of pollution. Modelling of dissipation8. Influence of pollutants on components of biosphere9. Principles of pollution monitoring

Suggested readings:

1. Kļaviņš M. 1996. Piesārņojošas vielas vidē un to aprite. -Rīga: LU.2. Kļaviņš M., Priksāne A. 1994. Ekotoksikoloģija. -Rīga: LU.3. Bunce N. 1994. Environmental chemistry, Winnipeg: Wuerz Publ, Ltd.4. Environment and Earth Sciences. EPCEM reader. Wageningen Centre for

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5. Smith H.W. 1990. Air Pollution and Forests. Interaction Between Air Contaminations and Forest Ecosystems, Springer-Verlag.

6. Briblecombe P. 1986. Air Composition and Chemistry. Cambridge: Cambridge Unversity Press.


Study course: RECYCLING OF WASTE AND TREATMENT OF SEWAGE WATER


Staff: M.sci.chem., lekt. Sergejs Osipovsphone: 6201975e-mail: [email protected]

Study programme: Environmental ScienceCourse credit: credit: 3 acad. hours: 48 Course structure: 32 ac.h. - ac.h. - ac.h. 8 ac.h. 8 ac.h.(in academic hours) lectures laboratories practical lessons seminars other formsStudy year: 3rd year studentsKnowledge assessment during semester:

4 tests


written exam


The main goal of the study course is to provide studies about recycling of waste and treatment of sewage water, as well as about methods of recycling and utilisation of industrial waste and hazardous substances


1) to impart knowledge about types of waste and sewage water, hazardous components and methods of treatment2) to acquaint with civil, industrial and hazardous waste types and methods of utilisation3) to give insight into process of gathering and sorting of waste4) to describe recycling of waste and treatment of sewage water as part of sustainable economics


1.Recycling of waste and treatment of sewage water – goal, principles, aims, priorities.

2.Sewage water, types, sources of contamination, hazardous components.3.Methods of sewage water treatment.4.Impact of sewage water on natural ecosystems . 5.Waste, types, sources of contamination, hazardous components.6.Gathering, sorting and recycling of waste. Non-recyclable waste7.Hazardous substances and waste.8.Recycling of waste and treatment of sewage water as part of sustainable

economics

Suggested readings:

1. Dokumenti darbībām ar bīstamajiem atkritumiem, -Rīga, 1998.2. Manual for Hazardous waste management, United Nations, New York, 1994.


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3. Water treatment handbook. Degremont, Paris, 1991.4. Gray N.F. 1990. Activated Sludge, Oxford University Press.5. New developments in Industrial waste water treatment, Kluwer Academic

Publishers, 1990.6. Rabotnova I. 1968. Vispārīgā mikrobioloģija. –Rīga.


Study course: RATIONAL USING AND PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES


Staff: M.sci.environm., asist. Dāvis Grubertsphone: 9137095e-mail: [email protected]

Study programme: Environmental ScienceCourse credit: credit: 3 acad. hours: 48Course structure: 32 ac.h. - ac.h. - ac.h. 16 ac.h. - ac.h.(in academic hours) lectures laboratories practical lessons seminars other formsStudy year: 3rd year studentsKnowledge assessment during semester:

2 tests


written exam


The main goal of the study course is to provide studies about natural resources, their types, rational using, problems of overexploitation, as well as about sustainable development and resources protection within the context of EU environmental legislation


1) to impart knowledge about classification of natural resources, regularities of their distribution in the world, economic importance2) to give insight into aspects of natural resources exploitation, rational using and protection within the context of EU environmental legislation3) to develop practical skills to work with different types of information sources about resources.


1. Type of natural resources, principles of classification.2. Regularities of regional distribution of resources.3. Estimation of reserves of resources in the world, in Europe, in Latvia.


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4. Mineral resources.5. Forest resources.6. Water resources.7. Underground water supply, its protection.8. Soil resources.9. Recreational resources.10. Energy resources.11. Biological resources.12. Rational using of resources.13. Environmental policy and legislation in EU and Latvia concerning using

of resources.14. Recycling of resources and sustainable development. Environmental

policy and legislation in EU and Latvia concerning recycling of resources. 15. Other sources to provide economic needs of civilization. Solar system,

other planets as potential places for mining.16. Territorial planning and estimation of resources.

Suggested readings:

1. Encyclopedia of the Solar System. Academic Press, USA, 1999. 992 pp.2. Fellmann J., Getis A., Getis J., 1990. Hyman Geography. 2-nd ed. Wm.C.

Brown Publishers. USA. 482 pp.3. Latvijas vides indikatoru pārskats 2001. Rīga: Latvijas Vides aģentūra, 124 lpp.4. Miller T. J., 1994. Living in the Environment. Wadshworth Publishing Comp. 701 p.5. Mūrnieks I., 1992. Pasaules globālās problēmas. Rīga, Zvaigzne. 44 lpp.6. Pazemes ūdeņu aizsardzība Latvijā. Rīga, Gandrs, 1997. 463 lpp.7. Sedmalis U., Šperberga I., Sedmale G., 2002. Latvijas minerālas izejvielas un

to izmantošana. Rīga: RTU, 195 lpp.8. Ūdens resursu apsaimniekošana Eiropas Savienībā. Rīga: VAK. 56 lpp.9. Vakerneidžels M., Rīss V., 2000. Mūsu ekoloģiskais pēdas nospiedums.

Norden AB, 193 lpp.10. Zelčs V., Markots A., 1999. Ģeoloģiskās informācijas izmantošana

teritorijas attīstības plānošanā. Rīga, LU. 130 lpp.


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Study course: BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY


Staff: Dr.biol., professor Arvīds Barševskisphone: 9462735e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

Study programme: Environmental ScienceCourse credit: credit: 3 acad. hours: 48Course structure: 32 ac.h. 8 ac.h. - ac.h. 8 ac.h. - ac.h.(in academic hours) lectures laboratories practical lessons seminars other formsStudy year: 3rd year studentsKnowledge assessment during semester:

2 colloquiums


written exam


The main goal of the study course is to give to students understanding about biodiversity as main factor for environmental stability, as well as for preserving of Earth’s ecosystems.


1) to acquaint students with biodiversity of Latvia and Europe2) to describe methods of quantitative and qualitative evaluation of biodiversity3) to describe contemporary situation in legislation concerning biodiversity in Latvia4) to impart knowledge about rational and wise use of biological resources and their protection5) to give understanding about legislation (laws and regulas) in EC concerning biodiversity


1. Evolution of life, biodiversity of living organisms.2. Systematic and taxonomy of living organisms.3. Structure and functions of living organisms, their role in environmental stability.4. Bio geographical description of fauna and flora of Europe.5. Methods of quantitative and qualitative evaluation of biodiversity.6. Topics about rational and wise use of biological resources and their protection

in Europe and Latvia.7. Policy of biodiversity preserving in Europe and Latvia.8. Legislation on biodiversity in Europe and Latvia.

Suggested readings::

1. Bioloģijas rokasgrāmata V.Egles red., Rīga, Zvaigzne, 1989.2. Latvijas sarkanā grāmata. l.sējums Sēnes un ķērpji. Rīga, 1996, 201 1pp.3. Rudzroga A. 1984. Aļģes, to nozīme dabā un cilvēka dzīvē. Rīga, Zinātne,

117 1pp.

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4. Latvijas PSR floras aizsardzības aktuālas problēmas. Rīga, Avots, 1981, 118 1pp.

5. Biotopu rokasgrāmata. Sagat. I.Kabucis. -Rīga: Preses Nams, 2000. –160 lpp.

6. Izdales materiāli (ES likumdošanas akti, atsevišķas publikācijas, brošūras u.c.)

7. Videomateriāli, periodika un INTERNET resursi


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Study course: FUNDAMENTALS OF PLANNING


Staff: M.sci.geogr. lekt. Santa Rutkovskaphone: 9408406e-mail: [email protected]

Study programme: Environmental ScienceCourse credit: credit: 3 acad. hours: 48Course structure: 16 ac.h. - ac.h. 16 ac.h. 16 ac.h. - ac.h.(in academic hours) lectures laboratories practical lessons seminars other formsStudy year: 3rd year studentsKnowledge assessment during semester:

1 test


written exam


The main goal of the study course is to provide studies about content, principles and methods of planning, preconditions of regional development, social and economic planning of development


1) to give a perception about cohesion between regional development planning concepts and principles of sustainable development 2) to impart knowledge about fundamental principles of regional development planning and different ways of planning practice2) to give insight into types of planning: environmental planning, regional planning, territory planning etc.3) to impart knowledge about planning systems, planning legislation and rules, planning practice in Latvia and abroad 4) to give insight into regional planning policy in Latvia and EU


1. Fundamentals of planning. Principles of planning. History of planning2. Planning and sustainable development.3. Strategic planning4. Plans of development and their controlling 5. Developing of plans for protected areas6. Planning for restoration and renovation of degraded territories 7. Tourism planning8. Planning of economic development 9. Planning of urbanised territories and their development.10. Planning of agricultural and rural territories and their development.11. Planning of regional development. Planning policy in Latvia and EU.12. Planning legislation and rules in Latvia and EU..

Suggested readings:

1. Allmendinger P., Prior A., 2000. Introduction to Planning Practice. _New York, John Wiley & Sons, -450 pp.

2. Boniface P., 2001. Dynamic tourism. -Clevedon, Channel view publications. – 188 p.3. Bramwell B.,Lane B., 2000. Tourism collaboration and partnerships. Politics, Practice


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and Sustainability. Clevedon, Channel view publications. – 343 p.4. Prols J., Segliņa V., Dēliņa A., Krīgers S., 1997. Apsaimniekošanas plāns Daugavpils

pilsētas izgāztuvei “Demene”. Rīga, SIA GEO CONSULTANTS. 55 LPP.5. Derīgie izrakteņi. Nozares pārskats rajona plānojuma izstrādāšanai. VARAM, 1999.

Rīga, Jumava. 88 lpp.6. Hall C.M., 2000. Tourism planning. Policies, processes and relationships. Harlow,

Prentice Hall. – 236 p7. Lauksaimniecības un tās nozaru attīstības programmas pamati, 1998. Latvijas

Republikas Zemkopības ministrija, Jelgavas tipogrāfija. – 72 lpp.8. Melluma A., 1996. Materiāli Latvijas reģionālās attīstības plānam. Rīga, B&S Bauskas

tipogrāfija. 39 lpp. 9. Račinska I., 2002. Rokasgrāmata īpaši aizsargājamo dabas teritoriju dabas aizsardzības

plānu izstrādātājiem. Rīga, ULMA, 96 lpp.10. Reģionālā attīstība. Tiesību akti, noteikumi un koncepcijas. Rīga, LR VARAM, 1998.

110 lpp.11. Sateces baseina principa ieviešana teritorijas plānošanā, 2001. Rīga, VARAM,

Zviedrijas Vides aģentūra. 64 lpp.12. Sharpley R., Telfer D.J., 2002. Tourism and development. Concepts and Issues.

Clevedon, Channel view publications. – 397 pp.13. Tūrisms Latvijā 2000.gadā, 2001. Rīga, Latvijas Republikas Centrālā statistikas

pārvalde, 86 lpp.14. Vides aizsardzības politikas plāns Latvijai. Rīga, VARAM, 1995. 66 lpp.15. Zemes reforma Latvijas pilsētās. 1997. Rīga, Junda. 126 lpp.

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Study course: GEOGRAPHY OF LATVIA


Staff: M.sci.geogr. lekt.Santa Rutkovska M.sci.geogr., lekt. Juris Somsphone: 9408406 9295432e-mail: [email protected] [email protected]




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The main goal of the study course is to provide studies about nature of Latvia, natural processes, their causes, consequences and interaction with other factors, about society and economy of Latvia, providing wide view of connection between natural elements, society and development of country


1) to give systematic review about complex of nature in Latvia and its connection with region and the world 2) to impart knowledge about geographic features of nature of Latvia – relief, geology, climate, hydrology, flora, fauna etc.3) to give a perception about complex of economical system in Latvia4) to describe demographic situation in Latvia and to mark possible scenarios of further development


1. Territory of Latvia and its physiogeographic features.2. Geologic structure of Latvia.3. Mineral resources. 4. Climate in Latvia.5. Hydrography: rivers, lakes, groundwater.6. Bogs and fens in Latvia.7. Soils, their classification and using.8. Flora and fauna of Latvia.9. Population of Latvia. Society.10. History of economic development.11. Structure of economic.12. Mining, heavy industry.13. Agriculture.14. Food processing.15. Transport and communications.16. External economic links, international cooperation

Suggested readings:

1. Balode I., Paiders J., 1994. Ziemeļeiropas valstu ekonomiskā ģeogrāfija Rīga,Pētergailis, 1994., 226 lpp.2. Enciklopēdija "Latvijas daba". 1. - 6. sēj. -R., Latvijas Enciklopēdija, 1994.- 1998.3. Jankevics J., 1991. Latvijas ekonomiskā un sociālā ģeogrāfija. Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC,



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190 lpp.4. Kuršs V., Stinkule A. Latvijas derīgie izrakteņi. -R., LU Ģeoloģijas inst. Izd., 1997. -200 lp.5. Latvijas demogrāfijas gadagrāmata., Rīga, Latvijas Rep. Valsts statistikas komiteja (jaunākais izdevums)6. Latvijas rajoni un lielākās pilsētas. Statistikas gadagrāmata., Rīga, Latvijas Rep. Valsts statistikas komiteja (jaunākais izdevums).7. Latvija. Pārskats par tautas attīstību ., Rīga, UNDP. (jaunākais izdevums)8. Latvijas PSR ģeogrāfija. 2. papild. izd. -R., Zinātne, 1975. - 671 lp.9. Latvijas PSR ģeoloģija. I.Danilāna u.c. red. -R.: ZA izd., 1961.10.Latvijas padomju enciklopēdija. 52.sēj., 1984. Galv. red. Jērāns P. un Ziemelis S. Rīga, Galvenā enciklopēdiju redakcija. 796.lpp.11.Latvijas Republikas atlants. 1992. Latvijas karte, Rīgā.12.Latvijas ģeogrāfijas atlants. -R.: Jāņa sēta, 1999. -40 lp.13.Latvijas ģeogrāfijas hrestomātija. Teritorija. / Sast. M. Kasparovica. -R.: Zvaigzne, 1992.,158 lpp.14.Latvijas ģeogrāfijas hrestomātija. Iedzīvotāji. / Sast. M. Kasparovica., 1992. Rīga, Zvaigzne. 248 lpp.15.Latvijas vides pārskats., Rīga, Vides konsultāciju un monitoringa centrs (jaunākais izdevums)16.Lībermanis G., Šavrina B., 1997. Starptautiskie ekonomiskie sakari un Latvija. Rīga,Kamene. 160 lpp.17.Melbārde Z., Rozīte M., Nikodemus O., 2003. Latvijas ģeogrāfija 9.klasei. Eksperimentāla mācību grāmata. Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC. 224 lpp.18.Rudovics A., Rudovica T. Latvijas fiziskā ģeogrāfija. -R., Zvaigzne, 1993. -110 lp.19.Rudovics A., Rudovica T. Latvijas fiziskā ģeogrāfija. 2., pārstr. un papild. izd. -R., Zvaigzne, 1995. -199 lp.20.Rusmanis S., Vīks I. Kurzeme. -R., Latvijas Enciklopēdija, 1993. - 240 lp.21.Ziņojums par Latvijas tautsaimniecības attīstību., Rīga, Latvijas Republikas Ekonomikas ministrija (jaunākais izdevums).22.Аболтиньш О.П. Гляциоструктура и ледниковый морфогенез. -Р.: Зинатне, 1989.23.Витолс Д., Янкевиц Я. Экономическая и социальная география Латвийской -R.: Zvaigzne ABC, 1995.24.Штейман И., Кузнецов С. Независимая Латвия 1918 - 1940. R.: 1996

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Staff: Dr.biol., professor Artūrs Škutephone: 9445450e-mail: [email protected]

Study programme: Environmental ScienceCourse credit: credit: 4 acad. hours: 64Course structure: 48 ac.h. - ac.h. 8 ac.h. 8 ac.h. - ac.h.(in academic hours) lectures laboratories practical lessons seminars other formsStudy year: 4th year studentsKnowledge assessment during semester:

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The main goal of the study course is to provide studies about environmental policy and management in context of sustainable development.


1) to give a perception about environmental policy and management principles, their history2) to impart knowledge about the main legislation institutions concerning environmental policy and management, about environmental legislation and rules3) to give insight into forms of environmental management in Latvia and EU.3) to impart knowledge about practice of environmental legislation and to analyse examples of it


1. Environmental policy and management, its content and principles.2. Environment and nature protection. Goals of environmental policy.3. Prerequisitions for establishment and development of environmental policy. 4. Concepts, plans and programmes of environmental policy. 5. Governmental and nongovernmental institutions of environmental policy and

nature protection. 6. Environmental policy internationalisation, legislative instruments of

environmental policy. 7. Environmental policy in Latvia.8. Environmental policy and EU.9. International organisations and conventions concerning environmental policy.10. Legislation on nature protection in Latvia .11. Role of society attitude to environmental policy and management.12. Environmental education, its role in environmental policy.

Suggested readings:

1. Vides politikas plāns Latvijai. -Rīga: VARAM, Gandrs, 1995., 65 lpp. 2. Vides aizsardzības rīcības programma. Saīsinātā versija. -Rīga:

VARAM, 1997.3. Ražošanas procesu vides kontrole. 1998. ASV VAA: Rīga.4. Environmental Health Action Plan for Latvia. –Rīga: Labklājības

ministrija, 1996., 115 lpp.5. Michanek G., Blumberga U. Environmental legal System in Latvia. –

Rīga: VARAM, 1998., 106 lpp.6. Mihaneks G., 1998. Vides aizsardzības likumdošanas harmonizācija

Latvijā. Noslēguma ziņojums. Latvijas VARAM un Zviedrijas Vides aģentūra. –Rīga.

7. Towards Sustainability. Commission of the European Communities,


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Luxemburg, 1993, 162 p.8. Baltic 21. Creating Agenda 21 for the Baltic Sea Region. Main report.

SEI, Stockholm, 1996, 65 p.9. Third Periodic Assessment of the Marine Environment of the Baltic Sea,

1989 – 1993, Helsinki Commission, Proceedings No 64 B, 1996, 252 p.10. Garner R., 1996. Environmental Politics. University of Leicester,

Prentice Hall, Harvester Wheatsheaf, London, New York.


Study course: BIOINDICATION AND MONITORING


Staff: M Envir. sci., assist. Dāvis Grubertsphone: 9137095e-mail: [email protected]


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2 tests


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To introduce with methods of bioindication and with place of bioindication in environment control as well as to create understanding about monitoring as information system and its functioning


1) to characterise theoretical basis of bioindication; 2) to compare bioindication methods with physical and chemical methods; 3) to introduce with current bioindication methods used for characterisation of

environment state; 4) to demonstrate the role of ecological monitoring; 5) to introduce with different types of monitoring; 6) to characterise environment monitoring system in Latvia.


1. Bioindication theory and methodology.2. Bioindication on molecular level.3. Bioindication on level of organelles and cells.4. Bioindication on level of tissues, organs and organisms.5. Bioindication on level of populations and biocenosis.6. Bioindication on level of ecosystems and landscapes.7. Bioindication of the air, water and soil quality.8. Monitoring, its aims and types.9. Basis and functioning of the monitoring system.10. Global, regional and local monitoring. National monitoring.11. Base, background and integrative monitoring.12. Monitoring institutions.13. Latvian environment monitoring system.

Suggested readings:

1. Gruberts D., 2003. Ūdensteču bioloģiskās kvalitātes novērtēšanas praktikums. Daugavpils: Saule. 40 lpp.

2. Koncepcija. Latvijas vides monitoringa sistēma. LR MK, 1997.3. Laiviņš M., Sīpols M., Riekstiņa D., 1994. Reģionālais meža monitorings.

Vides monitorings Latvijā - 4, Rīga.4. Ļuļko L., Frolova M., 1994. Integratīvais monitorings un atmosfēras

piesārņojuma pārrobežu pārnese Latvijā. Vides monitorings Latvijā - 9, Rīga.5. Nikodemusa A., 1995. Vides monitoringa tipa novērojumi Latvijā. Vides

monitorings Latvijā, Rīga.6. Praktiskās hidrobioloģijas rokasgrāmata. Upju piesārņojuma bioloģiskās

kontroles metodes. Rīga: Vide, 1995.7. Stapp W. B., Mitchell M. K., 1995. Field Manual for Global Low-Cost Water

Quality Monitoring. Thomson-Shore Inc. 335 p.

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Study course: HUMAN ECOLOGY UN ECOTOXICOLOGY


Staff: Dr.biol., asoc. professor Natālija Škute M.chem., lekt. Jeļena Kirilovaphone: 5425297; 9185513e-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Study programme: Environmental scienceCourse credit: credit: 4 acad. hours: 64Course structure: 48 ac.h. - ac.h. - ac.h. 16 ac.h. - ac.h.



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(in academic hours) lectures laboratories practical lessons seminars other formsStudy year: 4th year studentsKnowledge assessment during semester:

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The main goal of the study course is to provide students’ studies about toxic substances and pollution in environment and the ways and forms how they influence human health and heredity.


1) to give a newest information about types, sources and consequences of ecotoxicological pollution 2) to impart knowledge about methods of determinatin of hazardous and toxic substances and methods how to estimate the level of pollution 3) to give insight into practical analysis of ecotoxicological factors and substances.

Content of the study course: :

1. Genotoxic substances, history of research. 2. General principles of ecotoxicology and ecogenotoxicology.3. General and specific properties of genotoxic substances. 4. Evaluation of pollution danger and level of potential influence of

genotoxic substances. 5. Reactions of organisms to different genotoxic substances. 6. Cancerogenic, mutagenic and teratogenic substances in environment . 7. Markers of genotoxin influence8. Heavy metals, chlorine-organic substances, pesticides and other toxic

factors and their influence on living organisms.9. Genotoxic substances in food, water, tobacco, air. 10. Influence of physical factors and radioactive pollution on heredity.11. Characteristic of different toxic substances and the mechanisms of their

influence. 12. Limiting of dangerous effects of genotoxic and toxic substances and

factors. 13. Usin of biomarkers in ecotoxicology. 14. Methods of research in ecotoxicology.

Suggested readings:

1. Biomarkers of human exposure to pesticides. Ed. By Saleh M.A., Blanecito I.N., Environmental toxicants. Human exposure an their health effects. Ed, by Lippmann M. New York, Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1992, 699 p.2. Nauman C.H., Amer. Chem. Soc.Washington, DC, 1994. 326 p.3. Eglīte M. Cilvēka ekoloģija. Latvijas Medicīnas akad.. R.:1993, 53 lpp4. Raipulis I.Vides piesārņojuma ietekme uz iedzimtību.Vērmaņparks,R:1999. 300 lpp.5. Kļaviņš M., Prikšāne A. Ekotoksikoloģija. Rīga, 1995. 125 lpp.6. Metal ecotoxicology: concepts and applications Eg by M.C.Newnan, A.W. Mcintosh. Chelsea: Lewis publ., 1991. 399 p.7. Zakrzevksi S., 1991. Principles of environmental ecotoxicology. –Washington: Acs.

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Study course: ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND RIGHTS



Study programme: Environmental ScienceCourse credit: credit: 2 acad. hours: 32Course structure: 16 ac.h. - ac.h. - ac.h. 16 ac.h. - ac.h.(in academic hours) lectures laboratories practical lessons seminars other forms


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The main goal of the study course is to provide studies about environmental law and rights and their role in nature protection and preserving of existing valuables.


1) to give insight into subject of environmental law and rights, as well as their connection with other branches of legislation2) to impart knowledge about environmental law and rights in Latvia and EU3) to give a perception about governmental institutions dealing with environmental law and rights in Latvia and EU4) to describe importance of environmental law and rights in context of sustainable development


1. Definition and subject of environmental law and rights.2. Human rights and environmental rights.3. Problems of accomplishing of environmental law and rights. Institutional aspects4. Standards and regulations on environment quality..5. Laws and responsibility on environmental offences and crimes.6. Environmental taxes.7. Ecological insurance.8. Legislative principles of nature protection.

Suggested readings:

1. Krastiņš U., 2001. Noziedzīgi nodarījumi pret dabas vidi. –Rīga: Tiesu nama aģentūra, -190 lpp.

2. Strautmanis J., 1997. Ekoloģisko tiesību pamati. -Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC.3. Strautmanis J., 2003. Vides ētika un vides tiesības. -Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 187

lp.4. Kiss A., 1993. Manual of European Environmental Law. –Cambridge: Grotius

CRE.5. Правовые вопросы окружающей среды. M.: 1993. skola.127lpp.


Study course: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT



Study programme: Environmental ScienceCourse credit: credit: 3 acad. hours: 48Course structure: 32 ac.h. - ac.h. - ac.h. 8 ac.h. 8 ac.h.(in academic hours) lectures laboratories practical lessons seminars other formsStudy year: 4th year students


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The main goal of the study course is to provide studies about methods of environmental impact assessment and their practical using


1) to give a perception about environmental impact assessment, its essential and principles2) to develop practical skills of environmental impact assessment3) to give insight into term “environmental risk” and the ways of it estimation.


1. The necessity and current status of environmental impact assessment (EIA).2. EIA Legislation.3. Preparing of EIA.4. EIA methods. 5. Analysis of procedure of EIA in other countries.6. System of EIA in Latvia. 7. Environmental risk, principles and concepts.8. Estimation of potential consequences of environment restructuring.9. Individual risk.10.Qualitative assessment of risk factors. 11.Quantitative assessment of risk factors.12.Assessment of environmental risk.13.Assessment of health risk.14.Assessment of technical and geological risk..°15.Hazards and catastrophes .16.Limitation of using of hazardous substances and minimization of environment risk.

Suggested readings:

1. Methods of Environmental Impact Assessment, 2000. 2nd edit. Edit by P.Morris & R.Therivel. –London: Spon Press, -492 pp.

2. Vides politikas plāns Latvijai. -Rīga: VARAM, Gandrs, 1995., 65 lpp. 3. Vides aizsardzības rīcības programma. Saīsinātā versija. -Rīga: VARAM, 1997.4. Ražošanas procesu vides kontrole. 1998. ASV VAA: Rīga.5. Ministru kabineta noteikumi Nr.198 “Kārtība, kādā vērtējama ietekme uz vidi”.6. Council Directive on the Assessment of the Effects of Certain Public and Private Projects

on the Envoronment 85/337/EEC; 97/11/EEC.7. Convention on Envoronmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context,

Economic Commission for Europe, United Nations, -NY and Geneva, 1994. 8. Glasson J., Thervel R., Chadwick A., 1995. Introduction to Envoronmental Impact

Assessment. Principles and procedures, process, practice and prospects. London, UCL.9. Haimes Y.Y. Leach M.K., 1985. Risk asessement and managemant in a multiobjective

framework // Lecture notes in Economics ans Mathematical Systems, 24 d. Decision Making with Multiple objectives. -Springer.

10. Likums “Par vides aizsardzību” (1991).11. Likums “Par Latvijas Republikas civilo aizsardzību” (1992).12. Likums “Par bīstamo iekārtu tehnisko uzraudzību” (1995).13. Augu aizsradzības likums (1994).14. Likums “Par ietekmes uz vidi novērtējumu” (1998).15. Ministru Kabineta noteikumi “Par bīstamajām iekārtām” Nr. 130 no 09.05.1995.16. Ministru Kabineta noteikumi “Par bīstamo iekārtu avāriju izmeklēšanas un uzskaites

kārtību” Nr. 157 no 30.04.1996.

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Study course: RECULTIVATION OF DEGRADED ENVIRONMENT



Study programme: Environmental ScienceCourse credit: credit: 3 acad. hours: 48 Course structure: 32 ac.h. - ac.h. - ac.h. 16 ac.h. - ac.h.(in academic hours) lectures laboratories practical lessons seminars other formsStudy year: 4st year studentsKnowledge assessment during semester:

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1) to impart knowledge about processes and types of environment degradation in context of sustainable development

2) to give insight into activities aimed to restore and to reclaim degraded environment

3) to acquire practical skills to analyse contemporary projects aimed to restore and to reclaim degraded environment

4) to develop ability of practical use of recultivation methods within environmental projects.


1. Definition of degraded environment. Role of human impact and natural processes in degradation processes.

2. Criteria of degraded environment, types of degraded territories.3. Economic, cultural, biological, social and environmental aspects of degradation, its

consequences.4. Estimation and analysis of degradation intensity and extent. Using of remote sensing

and GIS.5. Principles and types of recultivation. 6. Planning of recultivation activities, using of remote sensing and GIS for this

purposes.7. Recultivtion of terrestrial lands. Analysis of situation, principles and methods of

recultivation.8. Recultivtion of water bodies. Analysis of situation, principles and methods of

recultivation.9. Recultivtion of wetlands. Analysis of situation, principles and methods of

recultivation.10. Recultivtion of forests. Analysis of situation, principles and methods of

recultivation.11. Recultivtion of mining pits . Analysis of situation, principles and methods of

recultivation.12. Recultivtion of polluted territories. Analysis of situation, principles and methods

of recultivation.13. Recultivtion of territories degraded by building activities. Analysis of situation,

principles and methods of recultivation.14. Degradation of sea coastline due to ship accidents and oil pollution. Analysis of

situation, principles and methods of recultivation.15. Degradation of recreation territories due to overexploitation and tourism

activities. Analysis of situation, principles and methods of recultivation.16. Degradation of different territories due to military activities. Analysis of

situation, principles and methods of recultivation.

Suggested readings: 1. Dokumenti darbībām ar bīstamajiem atkritumiem, -Rīga, 1998.2. Manual for Hazardous waste management, United Nations, New York, 1994.3. Water treatment handbook. Degremont, Paris, 1991.4. Gray N.F. 1990. Activated Sludge, Oxford University Press.5. New developments in Industrial waste water treatment, Kluwer Academic

Publishers, 1990.6. Gore Ed.J.A., 1989. The restoration of rivers and streams, Boston.7. Lake management and restoration, US EPA, Washington, 1990.8. Basic principles of lake restoration, Lewis, Chelsea, 1993.9. Mazo upju hidrobioloģiskais režīms, Rīga, 1981.

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Study course: FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY


Staff: M.sci.geogr. lekt. Santa Rutkovskaphone: 9408406e-mail: [email protected]


4 tests


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The main goal of the study course is to give to students basic knowledge about physical geography as the cornerstone of environmental science and to provide studies of main regularities, phenomena and facts of physical geography


1) to impart knowledge about fundamental concepts of physical geography2) to give understanding about the structure of atmosphere, hydrosphere,

lithosphere, biosphere, interaction among them and geographic consequences of it;

3) to give understanding about processes in these geographic spheres;4) to describe process and factors of interaction among geographic spheres and

human society and environmental consequences of this interactionContent of the study course:

1. General physical geography as complex science, concepts, principles and methods. 2. Models of Universe. Solar system.3. Earth- the unique planet. 4. Atmosphere . 5. Solar radiation. 6. Air masses and weather.7. Hydrosphere. Ocean 8. Water objects within the continents. 9. Internal structure of Earth.


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10. Rocks and minerals. 11. Endogen geological processes. 12. Earthquakes. 13. Exogenic geological processes. Weathering14. Biosphere.15. Human society and its interaction with geographic spheres.16. Consequences of human activities, global environmental problems. Environmental problems in Latvia.

Suggested readings:

1. Allaby A., Allaby M., 1999. Dictionary of Earth sciences. Neww York, Oxford University press. – 619 pp.

2. Alfa un Omega. Enciklopēdiskā rokasgrāmata., 1994. Rīga, Latvijas enciklopēdija. 358 lpp.

3. Alfa un Omega. Enciklopēdiskā rokasgrāmata., 1996. Rīga, Latvijas enciklopēdija. 358 lpp.

4. Ancāne I., 2000. Dabas ģeogrāfija. Skaidrojošā vārdnīca. Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC. 335 lpp.

5. Biseniece A., 1994. Vispārējā fiziskā ģeogrāfija 6. klasei. Rīga, Pētergailis. 144 lpp.

6. Bradslaw M., Weaver R., 1993. Physical Geography. An introduction to Earth Environments. St. Louis, Mosby Year Book 640 pp.

7. Čeloners Dž., 2000. Dabas stihijas. Enciklopēdijas par ekstrēmām dabas parādībām. Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC. 64 lpp.

8. Douglass L.S., Ellis D.M., Magnoli M.A., 1983. Teacher’s manual for Earth – Space Science. Illinois, Laidlaw Brothers. – 592 pp.

9. Enciklopēdija Planēta. 1988. Rīga, Galvenā enciklopēdiju redakcija. 495 lpp.10. Enciklopēdija Latvija un latvieši. Latvijas Daba 1., 1994. Rīga,Latvijas

enciklopēdija. 255 lpp.11. Enciklopēdija Latvija un latvieši. Latvijas Daba 2., 1995. Rīga,Latvijas

enciklopēdija. 255 lpp.12. Ģeoloģija (doc. A. Indāna red. )., 1979. Rīga,Zvaigzne. 372 lpp..13. Latvijas ģeogrāfijas atlants.1999. Rīga, Jāņa sēta 39 lpp14. Liepa I., Mauriņš A., Vimba E., 1991.Ekoloģija un daba aizsardzība. Rīga,

Zvaigzne. 300 lpp.15. Magnoli M.A., DouglasL.S, EllisD.M., 1985. Teacher's manual for

Experiences in Earth- Space Science. New York, Laidlaw Brothers Publishers. 592 pp

16. Mūrnieks I., 1992. Pasaules globālās problēmas. Rīga, Zvaigzne. 41 lpp.17. Pasaules ģeogrāfijas atlants. Sestais papildinātais izdevums, 2000. Rīga, Jāņa

sēta. 120 lpp.18. Polaks J., 1960. Laiks un kalendārs ( P. Bakuļina red. ) . Rīga, Latvijas Valsts

izdevniecība. 43 lpp.19. Rudovics A., Rudovica T., 1995. Latvijas Fiziskā ģeogrāfija 9. klasei. Rīga,

ZvaigzneABC. 109 lpp.20. Scott, Foresman, 1983. Earth Science. Teacher’s edition. Ilinois. – 498 pp21. Sčastņevs P., 1951. Fiziskās ģeogrāfijas uzdevumu un vingrinājumu krājums. -

R. : LVI 145 lpp.22. Seamus W.Filor., 1992. The Process Of Landscape Design.- McGraw-Hill,

Inc.- 160 pp.23. Strahler Alan H., Strahler Arthur Nn.,1992. Modern Physical Geography Study

Guide ( Fourth Edition ) . New York, 308 pp.24. Štrauhmanis J., 1991. Kartogrāfijas pamatjautājumi. - R. : Latvija Universitāte25. Virdheims A., 1993. Kas notiek ar Baltijas jūru. Rīga: LU Ekoloģiskā centra

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apgāds VIDE.- 95 lpp26. Аквилева Г.Н., 1988. Руководство к изучению курса "Землеведение и

краеведение" . Мockвa, Просвещение. 45 стр.27. Жекулин В. С., 1989. Введение в географию. Ленинград, Издательство

Ленинградсково Университета. 270 стр.28. Краткая географическая энциклопедия ( 4 томов )., 1960. – 1964. Москва,

Советская энциклопедия.29. Куликов К. А., Сидоренков Н. С., 1977. Планета Земля. Москва, Недра.

190 стр.30. Ливчак И. Ф., Воронов Ю. В., 1988. Охрана окружающей среды. Москва,

Стройиздат. 190 стр.31. Мильничук В. С., Арабаджи М. С., 1979. Общая геология. Москва,

Недра. 407 стр.32. Подобедов Н. С., 1985. Природные ресурсы земли и охрана окружающей

среды. Мockва, Недра. 235 стр.33. Страны и народы. Земля и человечество. Глобальные проблемы., 1985.

Москва, Мысль. 428 стр.34. Стадницкий Г.В., Родионов А. И., 1988. Экология. Москва, Высшая

школа. 271 стр.35. Физическая география для подготовительных отделений вузов (под. ред.

проф. Пашканга)., 1995. Москва, Высшая школа. 302 стр.36. География и астрономия. Универсальная энциклопедия школьника., 1995.

Сост. Воротников А. А. Минск ,Валев. 487 стр.37. Физическая география для подготовительных отделений вузов., 1991.

Москва: Высшая школа.- 286 с.Физическая география .Справочные материалы.,1995 Мockвa, Просвещение. – 288 стр

INTERNET resources:http://www.nationalgeographic.comhttp://www.infoplease.comhttp://www.noaa.govhttp://www.si.eduhttp://www.climatehotmap.orghttp://www.ncdc.noaa.govhttp://latvijas.daba.lv http://www.varam.gov.lv http://www.liis.lv

http://www.liis.lv/


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Study course: CHEMISTRY WITH BASICS OF GEOCHEMISTRY


Staff: Dr. paed., doc. Mihails Gorskisphone: 9109760e-mail: [email protected]

Study programme: Environmental ScienceCourse credit: credit: 3 acad. hours: 48Course structure: 32 ac.h. 12 ac.h. 4 ac.h. - ac.h. - ac.h.(in academic hours) lectures laboratories practical lessons seminars other formsStudy year: 1st year studentsKnowledge assessment during semester:

2 tests


written exam


The main goal of the study course is to give to students basic knowledge about general and inorganic chemistry and to give insight into geochemistry.


1) to introduce with concepts and methods of inorganic chemistry, chemical classification of substances and chemical properties of matter

2) to impart knowledge about chemical structure of matter, its atomic and molecular structure

3) to give understanding about interactions among atoms and molecules and about chemical reactions as result of this interactions

4) to describe chemical processes in environment5) to introduce with distribution of chemical elements in different geospheres6) to develop practical skills of laboratory work in chemistry


1. Classification of inorganic substances. Classes of substances, their properties.

2. Structure of atoms, chemical properties of chemical elements depending on the structure of atoms.

3. Chemical reactions, their types and regularities.4. Solutions. Colloids. Disperse systems. Concentration of solutions.5. Water, its physical and chemical properties. Concept of pH


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6. Complex inorganic substances 7. Analytical chemistry. Definition and methods. Quantitative and qualitative

analysis.8. Non-metallic elements. Their distribution and properties.9. Metallic elements. Their distribution and properties.10. Concepts of environmental chemistry.

Suggested readings:

1. Gļinka M., 1981. Vispārīgā ķīmija. –Rīga: Zvaigzne.2. Jansons E. 1993. Analītiskā ķīmija. –Rīga: Zvaigzne.3. Brunere V., Kamzole L., Blūms A., Kacēns I. 1986. Ķīmija augstskolu

inženiertehniskajām specialitātēm. –Rīga: Zvaigzne.4. Brunere V., Kamzole L., Blūms A. 1988. Ķīmijas uzdevumi. –Rīga:

Zvaigzne.5. Войткевич Г.В., Закруткин В.В., 1976. Основы геохимии. –Москва:

Высшая школа.

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Study course: HUMAN GEOGRAPHY


Staff: M. sci. geogr, assist. Ivars Matisovsphone:e-mail: [email protected]

Study programme: Environmental ScienceCourse credit: credit: 4 acad. hours: 64Course structure: 48 ac.h. - ac.h. 16 ac.h. - ac.h. - ac.h.(in academic hours) lectures laboratories practical lessons seminars other formsStudy year: 1st year studentsKnowledge assessment during semester:

2 tests


written exam


The main goal of the study course is to give to students basic knowledge about content of human geography, the main directions of research and its fundamental concepts


1) to impart knowledge about subject of human geography, its content, research methods2 to give insight into historical development of human geography3) to introduce with sub-branches of human geography – economic geography, social geography, population geography, political geography, geography of culture etc.4) to develop practical skills of human geography research5) to create ability of practical use of acquired methods in solutions of environmental problems


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1. Subject of human geography, its content and role within other directions of geography

2. Fundamental conceptions, concepts and system of knowledge in human geography.

3. Population geography: demography and regularities of distribution of population.

4. Geography of urbanized territories, settlements, their types, cities villages, their functions and geospatial structure.

5. Social geography, territorial organization of human society6. Historical and cultural geography. Concept “nation”. Religious, languages,

mentality. 7. Political geography. States and governments. Relations among states.8. Geography of behaviour. Individual and social space and territories. Models

of behaviour9. Economic geography. Spatial distribution of world resources and sectors of

economy.10. Different view points about human geography, its conception, methods and

objectives. Suggested readings:

1. Cater J., Jones T. 1989. Social geography. London: Edward Arnold, pp. 1- 260.

2. Fellman J., Getis A., Getis J. 1992. Human Geography. Landscapes of human activities. 3rd. ed., USA: Wn. C.Brown Publishers.

3. Getis A., Getis J., Fellman J. 1994. Introduction to Geography. 4 th ed. USA:Wn. C. Brown Publishers.

4. Holt - Jensen A.1988.Geography: history and concepts.London:Paul Chapman,pp. 1-186.

5. Rubenstein J. M. 1994. The Cultural Landscape. An Introduction to Human Geography. 4th ed. New York :Macmillan Publishing Company.

6. Shelley F. 1994. Human and Cultural Geography. A Global Perspective. USA:Wm. C.Brown Communications.

7. The Dictionary of Human Geography. 1994. 3 rd. ed. Cambridge: Blackwell.8. Wheeler J. H., Kostbade T. 1993. Essentials of World Regional Geography.

Sounders College Publishing.9. Wough D. 1990.Geography. An Integrated Approach. UK,Thomas Nelson &

Sons Ltd.10. Дмитревский Ю. Д. 1990. Очерки социально-экономической географии.

Развитие и проблемы., АН., М., 162 с.11. Хорев Б. С. 1981. Территориальная организация обшества. Москва,- 320

с.12. Bunkše E.V. Sirēnu blasis: ģeogrāfija kā cilvēcīga erudīcija. R. Norden. 1998.

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Study course: APPLIED MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS METHODS


Staff: Dr. Math., doc. Anita Sondorephone: 6495316e-mail: [email protected]

Study programme: Environmental ScienceCourse credit: credit: 3 acad. hours: 48Course structure: 32 ac.h. - ac.h. 16 ac.h. - ac.h. - ac.h.(in academic hours) lectures laboratories practical lessons seminars other formsStudy year: 1st year studentsKnowledge assessment during semester:

1 test


test


The main goal of the study course is to give to students basic knowledge about mathematical and statistical methods widely used in environmental science and to provide acquiring of practical skills of this methods.


1) to impart knowledge about basic concepts of the theory of probability within the context of statistical processing of empirical data2) to introduce with the possibility of using of mathematical methods in analyse of geospatial data;3) to give understanding about criteria of data and results verifying, their validity4) to acquire practical skills of using of computers for mathematical analysis of environmental processes and statistical processing of data


1. Elements of the theory of probability.2. Conception of gathering of statistical information and its validation.3. Rows of variability.4. Statistical estimation of geospatial data.5. Types of statistical regularities.6. Measuring of statistical regularities.7. Verifying of data and hypothesis.

Suggested readings:

1. Abrams I. Mērījumu rezultātu matemātiskā apstrāde. – R.: Zvaigzne, 1983.2. Arhipova I., Bāliņa S. Statistika ar Microsoft Excel ikvienam. 1. daļa. - Rīga: Datorzinību centrs, 1999.3. Krastiņš O. Statistika un ekonometrija. – Rīga, 1998.4. Kronbergs E., Rivža P., Bože Dz. Augstākā matemātika.1.daļa. - Rīga: Zvaigzne, 1988.5. Kronbergs E., Rivža P., Bože Dz. Augstākā matemātika. 2.daļa. - Rīga: Zvaigzne, 1988.


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6. Liepa I. Biometrija. – Rīga: Zvaigzne, 1974.7. Ļ. Raizs. Matemātiskās metodes sociālajās zinātnēs. – Rīga: RaKa, 2000.8. M. Rasčevska, S. Kristapsone. Statistika psiholoģijas pētījumos. –

Rīga: Izglītības soļi, 2000.9. Vasermanis E., Šķiltere D. Statistika I. – Rīga: LU, 1996.10. Vasermanis E., Šķiltere D. Uzdevumu krājums statistikā. 1. daļa. – Rīga: LU, 1996.11. Vergina G., Kārkliņa V. Statistika ekonomistiem. – Rīga: Kamene, 2000.12. Герасимович А.И. Математическая статистика. – Мн.:Вышэйшая школа,

1983.13. Гмурман В.Е. Теория вероятностей и математическая статистика. – М.:

Высшая школа, 1972.14. Гринглаз Л., Копытов Е. Математическая статистика с примерами

решения задач на компьютере. – Рига, 1996.15. Лакин Г.Ф. Биометрия. – М.: Высшая школа, 1990.16. Солодовников А.С. Теория вероятностей. – М.: Просвещение, 1978.17. Феллер В. Введение в теорию вероятностей и ее приложения. Том 1. –

М.: Мир, 1967.


Study course: CARTOGRAPHYDESCRIPTION OF THE STUDY COURSE

Staff: M.sci.geogr., lekt. Juris Soms

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phone: 9295432e-mail: [email protected]

Study programme: Environmental ScienceCourse credit: credit: 3 acad. hours: 56Course structure: 32 ac.h. 12 ac.h. 4 ac.h. - ac.h. 8 ac.h.(in academic hours) lectures laboratories practical lessons seminars other formsStudy year: 1st year studentsKnowledge assessment during semester:

4 tests and 4 colloquiums


written exam


The main goal of the study course is to give to students basic knowledge about cartography as branch of technical geography (geomatic) and practical use of cartography in environmental science and spatial planning.


1) to impart knowledge about cartography, its concepts, content and research methods2) to introduce with fundamental cartographic elements – scale, coordinates, map projections; reference system 3) to give understanding about cartographic methods for geospatial data depicting;4) to give insight into cartographic design and map publishing5) to acquire practical skills of using of maps in solution of environmental projects and tasks6) to create ability of practical use of cartography and its methods for scientific and practical purposes.


1.Introduction into cartography. Concepts, methods, content2.Types of maps. Contemporary cartography products, virtual maps.3.Geographic map, its properties and elements.4.Topographic maps and their using.5.Legend, system of symbols and signs.6.Mapping. Geodetic systems and points.7.Methods of acquiring of cartographic images. Aerial photo. Space-born photo

(satellite images). Deciphering of images.8.Other types of cartographic images. Atlases, globes. Using of cartographic

images for educational and environmental needs.9.Projecting, designing, editing and publishing of maps.10. Sources of cartographic information and geospatial data, their acquisition,

analysis and verifying.11. Computercartography. Connection between cartography and GIS.12. History of cartography. Visions of further development.

Suggested readings:

Burrough P.A., McDonnell R.A., 2000. Principles of Geographical Information Systems. Oxford, Oxford Univ.Press. – 334 pp.Kraak M.J., Ormeling F., 2003. Cartography – Visualisation of Geospatial Data. Harlow, Prentice Hall, 205 pp.Keates J.S. 1998. Cartographic design and production, Longman Scientific& Technical, UK, 261 pp.Robinson A.H. Morrison J.L. Muehrcke P.C., Kimerling A.J., Guptill S.C, 1995 Elements of Cartography, John Wiley& Sons, Inc. New York, 674 pp.Картография с основами топографии. В 2-х ч. Под ред. А.В.Гедымина. -


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М.,Просвещение, 1973.Štrauhmanis J. Kartogrāfija. -R.: Zvaigzne, 1993.Štrauhmanis J. Kartogrāfijas pamatjautājumi. -R.: LU izdevniecība, 1991.Zelmanis A., Zvaigzne V., Vanags V. et al, 2001. Mūsdienu Latvijas topogrāfiskās kartes. –Rīga: LR VZD.

INTERNET resources:http://www.topokartes.lv http://www.kartes.lv http://www.cartography.com/products.examples.html


Study course: BIOGEOGRAPHY


Staff: M. sci. biol., assist . Jana Paidere

http://www.cartography.com/products.examples.html

http://www.kartes.lv/

http://www.topokartes.lv/

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Study programme: Environmental ScienceCourse credit: credit: 3 acad. hours: 48Course structure: 32 ac.h. - ac.h. - ac.h. 16 ac.h. - ac.h.(in academic hours) lectures laboratories practical lessons seminars other formsStudy year: 2nd year studentsKnowledge assessment during semester:

-


written exam


The main goal of the study course is to give to students basic knowledge about biological diversity of living organisms and regularities of their geographic distribution.


1) to introduce with the biological diversity of living organisms and with interaction among environment, flora and fauna2) to impart knowledge about regional differences of flora and fauna and regularities of their geographic distribution.3) to give understanding about principles of biogeographically zoning4) to impart knowledge about structure and geography of terrestrial and oceanic biomes 5) to analyze differences of biota in Latvia


Biogeography, definition, content, fundamental concepts.Biological diversity of living organisms and regularities of their geographic distribution.Horology of species. Areals.Drift of continents and migration of species.Principles of flora bio geographical zoning. Bio geographical unitsPrinciples of fauna bio geographical zoning. Bio geographical unitsTypes of biomes.Bio geographical regions of ocean.Biota of islands. Factors affecting diversification of living organisms on islandsBiota of Latvia. Factors affecting biological diversity of living organisms in Latvia.

Suggested readings:

1. Ābele G. 1977. Zemeslodes floristiskais iedalījums. Latvijas Universitāte, Rīga, 16 lpp.

2. Āva R. 1976. Bioģeogrāfija. Latvijas Universitāte, Rīga, 48 lpp.3. Brown L.M. 1998. Biogeography. 2 ed. Sunderland (Masschusetts), Sinauer

Assoc. 691 p.4. DeLaubenfels A. 1993. Biogeography. Course Name Geo 555. Syracuse

University,131 p.5. Liepa I., Mauriņš A., Vimba E. 1991. Ekoloģija un dabas aizsardzība.

Zvaigzne, Rīga,


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310 lpp.6. Sloka N. 1979. Zooģeogrāfija. –Rīga: Zvaigzne, -247 lpp.

INTERNET resources:http://www.nearctica.com/ecology/habitats/biogeo.htm http://www.nyu.edu/projects/fitch/courses/evolution/html/biogeography.html http://www.runet.edu/~swoodwar/CLASSES/GEOG235/glossary.html http://www.valdosta.edu/~grissino/geog4900/


Study course: OCEANOGRAPHY


Staff: M. Env. Sci., assist. Dāvis Gruberts

http://www.valdosta.edu/~grissino/geog4900/

http://www.runet.edu/~swoodwar/CLASSES/GEOG235/glossary.html

http://www.nyu.edu/projects/fitch/courses/evolution/html/biogeography.html

http://www.nearctica.com/ecology/habitats/biogeo.htm

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Study programme: Environmental ScienceCourse credit: credit: 3 acad. hours: 48Course structure: 32 ac.h. - ac.h. 8 ac.h. 8 ac.h. - ac.h.(in academic hours) lectures laboratories practical lessons seminars other formsStudy year: 2nd year studentsKnowledge assessment during semester:

2 tests


written exam


To give basic idea about the Ocean structure, processes, influencing factors, ecological role and about human interaction with the Ocean.


1) to give knowledge in general questions of oceanography;2) to analyse processes that occurs in the Ocean in connection with other Earth

systems and human activities.Content of the study course:

1. Principles and methods of oceanography.2. History of oceanography.3. The origin of oceans.4. Marine provinces.5. The origin and development of ocean basins.6. Marine sediments and mineral resources.7. Properties of water.8. Air-sea interaction. Currents.9. Ocean vertical circulation.10. Waves.11. Tides.12. Geology of coastal regions.13. The marine environment.14. Life in the open ocean.15. Life on the ocean floor.16. Humans interaction with the ocean.

Suggested readings:

1. Pernetta J. Philips Atlas of The Oceans. - Singapore: Reed International Books LTD, 1995. - 208 lpp.

2. Thurman H. V., 1988. Introductory Oceanography. 5th ed. Colombus. 515. p.

3. Залогин Б. С., Кузьминская К. С., 2001. Мировой океан. Москва, Академия, 192 с.

4. Кан С. И., 1982. Океан и атмосфера. М., Наука. 148 с.5. Рекорды Земли. Неживая природа. Смоленск: Русич, 1998. - 192 с.6. Атлас океанов. Атлантический и Индийский океан. Главное

управление навигации и океанографии Министерства обороны СССР, 1977. 306 стр.

7. Атлас океанов. Северный ледовитый океан. Главное управление навигации и океанографии Министерства обороны СССР, 1980. 184 стр.

8. Атлас океанов. Тихий океан. Главное управление навигации и океанографии Министерства обороны СССР, 1974. 302 стр.


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INTERNET resources:http://www.noaa.govhttp://feature.geography.wisc.eduhttp://www.nationalgeographic.comhttp://seawifs.gsfc.nasa.gov/ocean-planet.htmlhttp://marine.usgs.gov


Study course: DISTANCE RESEARCH METHODS AND REMOTE SENSING


Staff: M.sci.geogr., lekt. Juris Somsphone: 9295432e-mail: [email protected]

Study programme: Environmental ScienceCourse credit: credit: 2 acad. hours: 32Course structure: 16 ac.h. - ac.h. 8 ac.h. 8 ac.h. - ac.h.(in academic hours) lectures laboratories practical lessons seminars other formsStudy year: 1st year students







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2 tests and 2 colloquiums


Final test


The main goal of the study course is to give to students basic knowledge about remote sensing as branch of technical geography (geomatic) and practical use of remote sensing in environmental science and spatial planning.


1) to impart knowledge about distance methods of research and remote sensing, its concepts, content and research methods2) to give understanding about remote sensing methods for geospatial data acquisition and physical principles of remote sensing3) to give insight into remote sensing images processing and properties4) to acquire practical skills of using of remote sensing images in solution of

environmental projects and tasks5) to create ability of practical use of remote sensing and its methods for

scientific and practical purposesContent of the study course:

1. Definition of remote sensing, its concepts, content and fundamental principles.2. Electromagnetic emission, its types and possibilities to use in remote sensing.3. Ideal remote sensing system, its components and principles of work. Acquired

remote sensing data using ways.4. Aerial photography. Properties of aerial photography images and their further

processing.5. Space imaging. Properties of space born images and their further processing.6. Digital remote sensing images processing, demands to hardware and software,

contemporary products 7. Further using of processed remote sensing images in cartography, GIS,

environmental science etc.8. Introduction to practical work with different types of remote sensing images

Suggested readings:

Lillesand T.M, Kiefer R.W., 2000. Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation (4th Edition). –New York, John Wiley & Sons, - 724 pp.Easterbrook D.J., Kovanen D.J., 1999. Interpretation of Landforms from Topographic Maps and Air Photographs Laboratory Manual. -New Jersy, Prentice Hall. – 194 pp.Берлянт А.М., 1990. Геоизображения и геоиконика. –Москва: Знание, -48 с.Визуальные методы дешифриования. 1990. Москва, Недра. Сладкопевцев С.А. 1982. Изучение и картографирование рельефа с помощью азрокосмической информации. Москва, Недра.

INTERNET resources:http://ceos.cnes.fr:8100/cdrom-98/ceos1/science/science.htm http://www.isprs.orghttp://www.ersc.wisc.edu/home/home.htm http://geog.hkbu.edu.hk/online.htmlhttp://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/mtpehttp://www.noaa.govhttp://www.spaceimage.com http://terraserver.microsoft.comhttp://www.calmit.unl.edu/calmit/gisrs.html

http://www.calmit.unl.edu/calmit/gisrs.html

http://terraserver.microsoft.com/

http://www.spaceimage.com/


http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/mtpe

http://geog.hkbu.edu.hk/online.html

http://www.ersc.wisc.edu/home/home.htm

http://www.isprs.org/

http://ceos.cnes.fr:8100/cdrom-98/ceos1/science/science.htm

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http://www.tbs-satellite.com/tse/online http://visibleearth.nasa.gov http://eol.jsc.nasa.gov/sseop/clickmap/map061.htm


Study course: HYDROLOGY


Staff: M. Env. Sci., asist. Dāvis Grubertsphone: 9137095e-mail: [email protected]

Study programme: Environmental ScienceCourse credit: credit: 3 acad. hours: 48 Course structure: 32 ac.h. - ac.h. 8 ac.h. 8 ac.h. - ac.h.(in academic hours) lectures laboratories practical lessons seminars other formsStudy year: 2nd year studentsKnowledge assessment during semester:

2 tests

Final knowledge written exam


http://eol.jsc.nasa.gov/sseop/clickmap/map061.htm

http://visibleearth.nasa.gov/

http://www.tbs-satellite.com/tse/online

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assessment:


To create understanding of close interaction and connection between all stages of the water cycle in nature


1) to introduce with methods and principles of hydrology;2) to give an idea about precipitation, evaporation and interception processes

and influencing factors; 3) to give more knowledge about the soil stage of the water cycle; 4) to give an idea about processes of surface and subsurface runoff;5) to demonstrate the influence of different factors on water chemical

composition and quality;6) to create skills of hydrological measurements and data analysis.


1. Introduction. Water reserves on Earth. Hydrology, its development. The hydrological cycle. Hydrological processes.

2. Precipitation. Precipitation mechanisms. Spatial patterns of precipitation. Precipitation measurement. Temporal variations in precipitation records. Analysis of precipitation data. Hydrological aspects of snow. Human modification of precipitation patterns.3. Interception. Vegetation role in interception. Measuring and modelling interception. Factors that influence interception.4. Evaporation. The process of evaporation. Evaporation from, free water surfaces, soils, vegetation covers. Modelling evaporation.5. Soil water. Hydrophysical properties of soils. Storage and movement of soil water. Soil water balance.6. Groundwater. Hydrophysical properties of aquifers. Groundwater storage and movement.7. Runoff. Sources and components of runoff. Daily, seasonal and long term variations of flow. Extremes of runoff. Man’s influence on runoff. Modelling runoff.8. Water quality. Properties of water. Processes controlling the chemical composition of water. Atmospheric solutes. Evaporation and interception. Soil water and groundwater. Runoff. Streams, lakes and catchments.

Suggested readings:

1. Pastors A., 1995. Hidroloģiskā rajonēšana. Enciklopēdija “Latvijas Daba”, 2. sēj. Rīga, Latvijas enciklopēdija. 148.-151. lpp.

2. Sarma B. 1990. Hidrometrija, hidroloģija un noteces regulēšana. Rīga: Zvaigzne, 189 lpp.

3. Šķiņķis C., 1992. Hidromeliorācijas ietekme uz dabu. Rīga: Zinātne, 299 lpp.

4. Zīverts A. 1995. Ievads hidroloģijā. Mācību līdzeklis. Jelgava: LLU, 97 lpp.5. Ward R. C., Robinson M., 1990. Principles of Hydrology. McGraw-Hil

Publishing Company, 365 pp.6. Авакян А. Б., Салтанкин В. П., Шарапов В. А., 1987. Водохранилища.

Москва: Мысль, стр. 62-64.7. Государственный водный кадастр, 1987. Многолетние данные о

режиме и ресурсах поверхносных вод суши. Том Х. Латвийская ССР. Ленинград, Гидрометеоиздат, стр. 23-244.

8. Методы изучения гидрологического режима водных объектов. (ред. О. Н. Потапова. Ленинград: Гидрометеоиздат. 391 стр.

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Study course: NATURE PROTECTION



Study programme: Environmental ScienceCourse credit: credit: 3 acad. hours: 48Course structure: 32 ac.h. - ac.h. - ac.h. 16 ac.h. - ac.h.(in academic hours) lectures laboratories practical lessons seminars other formsStudy year: 2nd year studentsKnowledge assessment during semester:

3 tests


oral exam


The main goal of the study course is to give to students basic knowledge about contemporary problems of nature protection and possible ways of their solutions.


1) to impart knowledge about nature and environment, its structure and components 2) to give insight into strategies of sustainable development3) to impart knowledge about protection of air, water and biological diversity4) to introduce with legislation system of nature protection in Latvia and EU 5) to give understanding about forms of international cooperation within the solving of nature protection tasks


1.Contemporary problems of nature protection2. Protection of natural resources.3. Protection of atmosphere.4. Protection of hydrosphere.5. Protection of lithosphere.6. Protection of biosphere.7. Criteria of biodiversity estimation.




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8. Using of principles of “island ecology” in nature protection9. Ecological footprint and sustainable development within the context of nature

protection10. Types of protected nature territories and objects. Principles of their

management11. Principles of environmental rights and law.12. International organizations and forms of cooperation in nature protection.13. Programme of nature protection.

Suggested readings:

Dabas aizsardzība / J.Danilāna redakcijā. - R.: Zinātne, 1983.Dabas aizsardzības normatīvo aktu apkopojums./ VARAM, R.: Ievanda, 1998. - 40 lpp.Liepa I., Mauriņš A., Vimba E. / Ekoloģija un dabas aizsardzība.// R.: Zvaigzne, 1991. - 301 lpp. Mihaneks G., Blumberga U. / Vides aizsardzības likumdošanas sistēma Latvijā.// VARAM, R.: 1998.- 137 lpp.Red Data Book of the Baltic Region. Editors Torleif Ingelog, Roger Andersson, Martin Tjernberg. Uppsala, Riga , 1993., p.97.Steigens A. / Nākotne sākas šodien. // R.: Nordik, 1999. – 222 lpp.Strautmanis J. / Daba. Morāle. Likums. // R.: Avots, 1983Strautmanis J. / Ekoloģisko tiesību pamati. Dabasvides tiesiskā aizsardzība.// R.: Zvaigzne ABC, 1999, - 222 lpp.Vakerneidžels M., Rīss V. / Mūsu ekoloģiskais pēdas nospiedums. // R.: Norden AB, 2000. – 193 lpp.Биология охраны природы. / Под ред. Сулея М. и Уилкокса Б., М.: Мир, 1983. - 430с. Миланова А., Рябчиков А. / Использование природных ресурсов и охрана проды.// М.: Высшая школа, 1986.

INTERNET resources:http://www.latvijasdaba.lv http://www.gnp.lvhttp://www.biosfera.lvhttp://www.kemeri.vdc.lvhttp://www.teici.lv http://www.varam.gov.lv/vad/Latviski/Teritorijas.html http://www.varam.gov.lv/vad/Latviski/Teritorijas/DabasPieminekli.html

MULTIMEDIA resources:RAMAS® EcoLab: Applied Ecology Laboratory ver. 2.0

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Study course: LANDSCAPE SCIENCE


Staff: M. Envir.sci., assist. Ivars Matisovsphone:e-mail: [email protected]


2 tests


written exam


The main goal of the study course is to give to students basic knowledge about landscape and its elements and to provide studies of main regularities and facts of landscape


1) to impart knowledge about landscape, its components and evolution2) to give understanding about content and concepts of landscape ecology;3) to give understanding about processes in landscape and changes of landscape due to human impact;4) to acquire basic skills of landscape analysis, design and restoration 5) to give insight into variability of landscapes around the world


1. Definitions of landscape, concepts, methods of research. Geographic, economic, cultural, ecological and aesthetic aspects of landscape.

2. Historical development of landscape science. 3. Geographic landscape. Elements, geosystems. 4. Human perception and landscape. Landscape as reality and image.5. Classification of landscapes. Taxonomy of landscapes6. Regularities of landscape development and evolution.7. Landscape science and landscape ecology.8. Structure and functions of landscape.9. Landforms and landscape. Regional differences of landscapes in Latvia.10. Landscape planning and design. Protection of landscapes. EU policy of


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protection of landscapes.11. Inventory and mapping of landscapes.12. Settlements and landscape.

Suggested readings:

1. Ainavu aizsardzība. Nozares pārskats rajona plānojuma izstrādei.- Rīga: VARAM, Jumava, 2000.- 91 lpp.

2. Bells S., Nikodemus O. Rokasgrāmata meža ainavas plānošanai un dizainam.- R.: Valsts Meža dienests, 2000.- 75 lpp.

3. Bunkše E.V. Sirēnu balsis: ģeogrāfija kā cilvēcīga erudīcija. – R.: Norden AB, 2000.- 205 lpp.

4. Dienvidsēlijas ainavas. Ainavu inventarizācija, apsaimniekošana un aizsardzība.- R.: VARAM, 1996.- 130 lpp.

5. Enciklopēdija "Latvijas daba". 1. sēj. -R.: Latvijas Enciklopēdija, 1994. 82. - 88.lpp.6. Fellmann J., Getis A., Getis J. Human Geography (Landscapes of Human

Activities). - Wm.C.Brown Publishers, 1990, 482 p.7. Forman R.T.T., Gordon M. Landscape Ecology// 1986.8. Landscape Ecology In Theory And Practice. Pattern and Process. Authors: Monica

G.Turner, Robert H. Gardner, Robert V. O’Neill. – New York: Springer-Verlag, 2001.- 404 pp.

9. Learning Landscape Ecology. A Practical Guide To Concepts And Techniques. Authors : Sarah E. Gergel, Monica G. Turner.- New York: Springer-Verlag, 2002.- 316 pp.

10. Latvijas PSR ģeogrāfija. 2. papild. izd. -R., Zinātne, 1975. - 671 lpp.11. Liepa I., Mauriņš A., Vimba E. Ekoloģija un dabas aizsardzība. -R.: Zvaigzne,

1991.- 68. – 90.lpp.12. Melluma A., Leinerte M. Ainava un cilvēks. -R.: Avots, 1992. - 176 lpp.13. Nikodemus O. Ainavu plānošana, apsaimniekošana un aizsardzība lauku

pašvaldībās.- R.: VARAM, 2001.- 18 lpp.14. Priedītis N. Latvijas mežs- daba un daudzveidība.-R.: WWF, 1999.- 209 lpp.15. Račinska I. Rokasgrāmata īpaši aizsargājamo teritoriju dabas aizsardzības plānu

izstrādātājiem.- Rīga: Ulma, 2002.- 96 lpp.16. Ramans K. Latvijas daba un ainavas. -R.: Liesma, 1967. 17. Seamus W.Filor. The Process of Landscape Design. -NY.: McGraw-Hill, Inc., 192. -

160 p.18. Strods H. Latvijas lauksaimniecības vēsture. -R.: 1992.19. Šteins V. Lietišķā apdzīvoto vietu ainavu ģeogrāfija.- Rīga: LVU, 1986.- 76 lpp.20. Ziemeļeiropas daba. Dabas daudzveidība mainīgajā vidē. Redaktori : E.-

L.Hallanaro, M. Pylvanainen, V. Spuņģis. – Kopenhāgena: Ziemeļu Ministru padome, 2001. – 350 lpp.

21. Исаченко А.Г., Шляпников А.А. Ландшафты (из серии “Природа мира”). -М.: Мысль, 1989. -506 с.

22. Меллума А. Особо охраняемые природные обьекты на староосвонных территориях (на примере Латвийской ССР). -Р.: Зинатне, 1988. -224 с.

23. Чупахин В.М. Основы ланлшафтоведения. -М.: Агропромиздат, 1987. -168 с.

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Study course: FRESHWATER ECOLOGY


Staff: Dr.biol., prof. Artūrs Škutephone: 9445450e-mail: [email protected]

Study programme: Environmental ScienceCourse credit: credit: 2 acad. hours: 32Course structure: 16 ac.h. 8 ac.h. - ac.h. 8 ac.h. - ac.h.(in academic hours) lectures laboratories practical lessons seminars other formsStudy year: 2nd year studentsKnowledge assessment during semester:

3 tests


written exam


The main goal of the study course is to give to students basic knowledge about freshwater ecosystems and their organisms


1) to give understanding about ecological processes in freshwater bodies2) to impart knowledge about biological productivity of freshwater bodies3) to give understanding about dynamics of freshwater ecosystems and principles of their management


1. Water resources in Latvia. Types of freshwater biotopes. 2. Structure and biodiversity of freshwater ecosystems.3. Properties of water in context of organisms living in water environment. 4. Cycles of elements in freshwater ecosystems. 5. Role of light in freshwater ecosystems. 6. Flow of energy in freshwater ecosystems, primary production.7. Interaction of organisms in freshwater ecosystems 8. Viruses, bacteria and fungi in freshwater ecosystems. 9. Description of phytoplankton and zooplankton.10. Description of cellular plants, macrozoobentic organisms and ichtiofauna.11. River as freshwater ecosystem as living place of organisms. 12. Lake as freshwater ecosystem as living place of organisms.


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13. Geographic and biological characterisation of wetlands14. Eutrophication of freshwater ecosystems.15. Pollution of freshwater ecosystems and biodegradation.16. Applied limnology, management of water resources.

Suggested readings:

Cimdiņš P. 2001. Limnoekoloģija. – Rīga: LU. – 159 lpp.Daija G. 1991. Ūdenstilpju ekoloģija. Rīga.Dodds k.w. 2002. Freshwater ecology: concepts and environmental applications. – academic press.– 569 p.Horne a.j., goldman c.r. 1994. Limnology. International editions, mcgrraw-hill inc., 1-890Kalff j. 2002. Limnology: inland water ecosystems. - prentice-hall.– 592 p.Moss B. Ecology of fresh waters, 1980, Blackwell scientific publications, 1-365

INTERNET resources:http://www.ezeri.lv http://www.limnology.lv

MULTIMEDIA resources:Microsoft CD-ROM: Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 99

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Study course: ENVIRONMENT OF BALTIC SEA AND ITS PROTECTION




2 tests


written exam


The main goal of the study course is to give to students basic knowledge about physical geography of the Baltic Sea and its basin and about environmental problems in this region


1) to impart knowledge about physical geography of the Baltic Sea and its basin and historical development of this sea2) to introduce with economic situation in countries around the Baltic Sea and human impact 3) to give understanding about regional projects, conventions and agreements aimed to environmental protection of the Baltic Sea;


1. Geography of the Baltic Sea and its basin. Geological history and development of this region.

2. Hydrography of the Baltic Sea, balance of water masses, salinity.3. Characterisation of biodiversity of the Baltic Sea in comparison with other

seas of the Atlantic ocean. 4. Coastal and marine ecosystems of the Baltic.5. Socio-economic description of countries around the Baltic Sea. Human

impact.6. Contemporary environmental problems of the Baltic Sea. 7. Sustainable development in the Baltic region (AGENDA 21).8. Projects, conventions and agreements aimed to environmental protection of

the Baltic Sea.Suggested readings:

1. Emsis I., Melluma A. 1996. Rīgas jūras līča aizsargjoslas izmantošana un aizsardzība.” Rīga, LatZTIZP, 170 lpp.

2. Baltijas jūra. Latvijas piekraste un Rīgas jūras līcis// Latvijas Padomju


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enciklopēdija 52 sējums. Rīga, Galvenā enciklopēdiju redakcija. 1984., 58 – 64 lpp.

3. Virdheims A. 1993. Kas notiek ar Baltijas jūru? Rīga, “Vide”, 95 lpp.4. Latvijas daba. 1. sējums, Rīga, Latvijas enciklopēdija 1994., 113 – 125 lpp.5. Kautsky L. 1991. Life in the Baltic Sea. Stockholm University, 36 pp.6. Håkanson L. 1991. Geography of the Baltic Sea Uppsala University, 35 pp.7. Forsberg C. 1991. Eutrophication of the Baltic Sea Uppsala University, 31

pp.8. Large Scale Environmental Effects and Ecological Processes in the Baltic

Sea. Swedish Environmental Protection Agency, 1990, 225 pp.9. Bernes C., 1993. The Nordic Enviroment - Present State, Trends

and threats. Nord, 12, 212 pp.

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Department of Geography and Chemistry

Study course: METHODS OF ANALYSING OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION


Staff: M. sci. chem., assist. Sergejs Osipovs phone: 5428401e-mail: [email protected]

Study programme: Environmental ScienceCourse credit: credit: 4 acad. hours: 64Course structure: 32 ac.h. 16 ac.h. - ac.h. 16 ac.h. - ac.h.(in academic hours) lectures laboratories practical lessons seminars other formsStudy year: 3rd year studentsKnowledge assessment during semester:

2 tests


written exam


The main goal of the study course is to provide studies about methods of analysing of environmental pollution and to acquire in practice these methods.


to introduce with contemporary methods of analysing of environmental pollution and their scientific background

to impart knowledge about practical determination of pollutants and hazardous substances in the air, in water and soil

to give insight into principles of organising and managing of certificated scientific laboratory

to acquire in practice methods of sampling for further analysing in laboratoryto acquire methods of post-processing of the results of analysis


1. General overview of methods of analysing of environmental pollution. Main methods.

2. Principles of sampling and analysing of environmental pollution. Specific analysing methods.

3. System of quality control in certificated laboratory. Reference samples. Accreditation of laboratory.

4. Methods of analysing of pollution and hazardous substances in the air.5. Methods of analysing of pollution and hazardous substances in water.6. Methods of analysing of pollution and hazardous substances in soil.7. Post-processing of the results of analysis

Suggested readings:

1. Kļaviņš M. 1996. Vides ķīmija. Piesārņojošās vielas vidē un to aprite. Rīga: LU. 2. Manahan S. 1993. Fundamentals of environmental chemistry, Boca Raton:

Lewis Publ. 3. Alloway B.J., Ayres D. 1993. Chemical principles and environmental

pollution, London: Blackie Academic.4. Handbook of environmental chemistry / Ed. O.Hutzinger/ vol 1 - 24 (1980 -

1994), Berlin: Springer Verlag.5. Springer N.Y. 1999. Principles of environmental analysis. Daugavpils UniversityFaculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics


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Study course: ECONOMICAL GEOGRAPHY


Staff: M. sci. geogr., lect. Santa Rutkovskaphone: 9408406e-mail: [email protected]


4 tests


written exam


The main goal of the study course is to give to students basic knowledge about economic geography of the world and about differences of economic development in different regions.


1) to impart knowledge about economic geography, its concepts, content and research methods2) to give understanding about regularities of economic development of human society and regularities of spatial distribution of branches of economy3)to introduce with contemporary tendencies in the world’s economy within the context of environmental science and sustainable development


1. Introduction into economic geography. Classification and typology of countries considering level of economical development.

2. Development of the world’s economic structure. Contemporary principles of organising of economy, cooperation and sharing.

3. Tendencies of the development of world’s economy in the context of sustainable development.

4. Geography of economy branches. Primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary branches

5. Peculiarities of economy in different regions.6. Economical development and environmental problems.

Suggested readings:

1. American economy, 1991. United States Information agency. – 212 pp.2. American government, 1989. United States Information agency. – 124 pp.

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3. American History., 1994. United States Information Agency.- 407 pp.4. De Blij H. J., Muller P.O., 1992. Geography. Regions and Concepts. New

York, John Wiley & Sons.5. De Blij H.J., Murphy A.B., 1998. Human Geography. Culture, society,

and space. New York, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 508pp.6. Fellman J., Getis A., Getis J., 1990. Human Geography. Ladscapes of

Human geography . USA , Wm. C. Brown Publishers. 482pp.7. Ķīnas republika Taivana.,1994. -Rīga:Minerva.160 lpp.8. Melbārde Z., Kļaviņš J., 1994. Eiropa . Rīga, Mācību grāmata. 81 lpp.9. Pasaules ekonomiskā un sociālā ģeogrāfija vidusskolai., 1995. -Rīga:

Zvaigzne ABC. 322 lpp. – 7 grāmatas10. Pasaules ekonomiskā un sociālā ģeogrāfija ( pielikums mācību

grāmatai).,1997. -Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC. 40 lpp.11. Paxton J., 1989. The statesman’s year-book. Statistical and historical

annual of the states of the world for the year 1989 – 1990. 126th edition. London, Macmillan reference books. 1692 pp.

12. Pulsipher Lydia Mihelič., 1999. World regional Geography. New York, W.H.Freeman and Company. 546 pp.

13. Statistical handbook of Japan 1998. Tokyo, Yocho – machi Shinjuku – ku . – 166 pp.

14. The Republic of China Yearbook 1995. Republic of China, Government information office.890 pp.

15. Waugh D., 2002.Geography. An Integrated Approach. Third edition. Nelson Thornes, 656 pp.

16. Алисов Н.В., Хорев Б.С. 2001. Экономическая и социальная география мира (общий обзор) Москва, Гардарики. 703 стр.

17. Бунакова Т.М., Родионова И.А.,1998. Экономическая география. Москва, Моксоковский лицей. 663 стр.

18. Бунакова Т.М., Родионова И.А.,1997. Экономическая география стран СНГ и Балтии. Москва, Моксоковский лицей. 58 стр.

19. Латинская Америка (справочник).,1990. Mосква, Издательство политической литературы. 396 стр.

20. Максаковский В.П,1993. Економическая и социальная география мира. Mосква, Просвещение. 286 стр 2 gab.

21. Максаковский В.П., 1995. Географическая картина мира. Часть I. Ярославль, Верхне - Волжское книжное издательсво. 318 стр.

22. Максаковский В.П., 1995. Географическая картина мира. Часть II.. Ярославль, Верхне - Волжское книжное издательсво. 558 стр.

23. Страны и народы. Зарубежная Азия. Восточная и Центральная Азия., 1982. Москва, Мысль.- 285 стр.

24. Страны и народы. Зарубежная Европа. Западная Европа., 1979. Москва, Мысль. 380 стр.

25. Страны и народы. Америка. Общий обзор. Северная Америка., 1980. – Москва: Мысль.- 301 стр.

26. Страны и народы.Америка. Южная Америка., 1983. - Москва: Мысль.- 285 стр.

27. Страны и народы.Америка. Общий обзор Латинской Америки. Средняя Америка., 1981. Москва: Мысль.- 335 стр.

28. Страны и народы. Африка. Восточная и южная Африка., 1981.

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Москва, Мысль. 270 стр.29. Страны и народы. Африка. Западная и центральная Африка., 1979.

Москва, Мысль. 300 стр.

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Study course: POPULATION GEOGRAPHY

DESCRIPTION OF THE STUDY COURSEStaff: M. sci. geogr., assist. Ivars Matisovsphone:e-mail: [email protected]


2 tests


written exam


The main goal of the study course is to give to students basic knowledge about population geography as branch of human geography


1) to give understanding about population of the world, its growth dynamics in the context of sustainable development and environmental problems2) to impart knowledge about races, ethnic and social structure of population, religions and demographic policies3) to give understanding about role and place of man in environment, the world and the Universe, about environmental aspects of expanding of human society4) to acquire practical skills of using of geographic information for analyzing and concluding


1. Population geography as branch of human geography, its connectivity with other disciplines.

2. Population geography concepts, methods, content.3. Population of the world, its growth dynamics in the context of sustainable

development and environmental problems4. Birth rate and mortality.5. Life expectancy, differences between regions. 6. Demographic theories. Demographic explosion.7. Weddings as social institution, differences between regions.8. Sexual structure of population.9. Age structure of population.10. Family as social institution, differences between regions11. Races.12. Religions13. Etnoses and nations. Ethnical processes14. Geographical distribution of population15. Migration16. Spatial distribution of settlements. 17. Processes of urbanization.18. Rural settlements.

Suggested readings:

1. Blij H.J., Murphy A.B. Human Geography: Culture, Society and Space. Sixth Edition.- N.Y.: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1999.- 508 p.

2. Brāzma G. Cilvēka daba: ieskats evolucionārā pieejā. – R.:Raka, 1998, 60 lpp.


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3. Family of Man. Peoples of the world, how and where they live. -NY.: Hamlyn House, 1986.

4. Gimbutiene M. Balti aizvēsturiskajos laikos. - R.: Zinātne, 194, 224 lpp.5. Human Geography (Landscapes of Human Activities). - Wm.C.Brown Publishers,

1990, 482 p.6. Jankevics J., Melbārde Z. Pasaules ģeogrāfija vidusskolai. – R.:Zvaigzna ABC,

2001, 280 lpp.7. Latvijas ģeogrāfijas atlants. – R.: Jāņa sēta, 2002, 40 lpp.8. Krūmiņš J. Iedzīvotāju mūža ilgums- tendences un palielināšanās problēmas. –

R.:Latvijas Universitāte, 1993, 192 lpp.9. Latvijas ģeogrâfijas hrestomātija. Iedzīvotāji. - R.: Zvaigzne, 1992, 246 lpp.10. Lenglija M.. Pasaules reliģijas.-R.: Zvaigzne ABC, 1997, 98 lpp.11. Lībieši. Rakstu krājums. Sast. Boiko K. - R.: Zinātne, 1994, 328 lpp.12. Megi A. Eiropas tautu hronika. - R.: Zvaigzne ABC, 1995, 190 lpp.13. Melbārde Z., Nikodemuss O., Rozīte M. Latvijas ģeogrāfija 9.klasei.- Rīga:

Zvaigzne ABC, 2003, 142 lpp.14. Mūrnieks I. Pasaules globālās problēmas. - R.: Zvaigzne,1992, 42 lpp.15. Pasaules ekonomiskā un sociālā ģeogrāfija vidusskolām. - R.: Zvaigzne ABC, 1995,

322 lpp.16. Pasaules ģeogrāfijas atlants. – Rīga: Apgāds Jāņa sēta, 2000, 120 lpp.17. Pulsipher L.M. World Regional Geography.- NY: W.H.Freeman and Company,

2000, 546 p. 18. Šteins V. Lietišķā apdzīvoto vietu ainavu ģeogrāfija.- Rīga: LVU, 1986.- 76 lpp.19. Turlajs J., Milliņš G. Latvijas apdzīvotās vietas. Klasifikācija, vērtēšanas kritēriji,

ciemu saraksts, kartes. – Rīga: Apgāds Jāņa sēta, 1998.- 272 lpp. 20. Zvidriņš P. Demogrāfija. - R.: Zvaigzne, 1989, 159 lpp.21. Zvidriņš P. Demogrāfija.- Rīga: LU, 2002.22. Zvidriņš P., Vanovska I. Latvieši: statistiski demogrāfisks portretējums.- R.: Zinātne,

1992, 165 lpp.23. Waugh D. Geography An Integrated Approach. Third Edition.- UK: Nelson Thornes,

2002.- 657 pp. 24. Алисов Н., Хорев Б. Экономическая и социальная география мира. – М.:

Гардарики, 2001.- 704 с.25. Гумилев Л.Н. Конец и вновь начало. Популярные лекции по народоведению.-

М.:Рольф, 2000, 384 с. 26. Гумилев Л.Н. Этносфера. История людей и история природы -М.: Экопрос,

1993, 544 с.27. Гумилев Л.Н. Этногенез и биосфера Земли. -М.: Мишель и Ко, 1994, 500 с.28. Итс Р.Ф. Введение в этнографию. -Л.: Изд. Лен.унив., 1991, 168 с.29. Кузнецов А. География. Население и хозяйство мира. – М.: Дрофа, 1997, 304 с. 30. Максаковский В. Географическая картина мира. – Ярославль: ВВКИ, 1995, 320

с. 31. Население мира. Демографический справочник. – М.: Мысль, 1989, 477 с.32. Штемпель Д. Население мира в 2000 году. – М.: Мысль, 1988, 206 с.33. Этнография. Под ред. Бромеля Ю.В. и Маркова Г.Е. -М.: Выс.школа, 1982, 320

с.34. Яковец Я. Глобализация и взаимодействие цивилизаций.- М.:Экономика, 2001,

320 с.

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MULTIMEDIA resources:Microsoft CD-ROM: Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 1999.Microsoft CD-ROM: Microsoft Encarta World Atlas 1999.Dorling Kindersley CD-ROM: Eyewitness World Atlas 1995.Dorling Kindersley CD-ROM: Eyewitness World Atlas 1998.Dorling Kindersley DVD-ROM: Eyewitness World Atlas 1998.W.H.Freeman CD-ROM: World Regional Geography 2000.



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Study course: ECOLOGY OF AGRICULTURE


Staff: Maģ.biol., asist . Jana Paiderephone: 6002593e-mail: [email protected]

Study programme: Environmental ScienceCourse credit: credit: 2 acad. hours: 32Course structure: 16 ac.h. - ac.h. - ac.h. 16 ac.h. - ac.h.(in academic hours) lectures laboratories practical lessons seminars other formsStudy year: 1st year studentsKnowledge assessment during semester:

4 tests


written final test


The main goal of the study course is to give to students basic knowledge about interaction of nature and human society during agricultural activities and about principles of sustainable agriculture


1) to introduce with classification and properties of agroeceological systems, their structure and functions2) to give insight into principles of sustainable agriculture3) to impart knowledge about tendencies of agriculture development within the context of environmental problems


1. Introduction into ecology of agriculture or agroecology. Concepts, methods, content.2. Ecosystems in agriculture (agroeceological systems), properties, structure, functioning. 3. Flow of energy and matter in agroeceological systems.4. Environmental impact of agricultural activities. Preserving of biodiversity5. Alternative agricultural systems (biodynamic agriculture).6. Agroeceological monitoring.

Suggested readings:

1. Агроекология. 2000. М:Колос2. Baltijas reģiona ilgtspēja att.: Stens Bergstroms, Bengts Bodins, Gorans

Karlsons u.c. red. Pārtika un izejvielas : ilgstpējīga lauksaimniecība, mežsaimniecība un zivsaimniecība. Rīga, 2001. 54 lpp.

3. Praktiskā bioloģiskā lauksaimniecība Latvijā. 2002. Rīga. Mc. Ābols4. Vidi aizsargājošā lauksaimniecība: l.k. /Juris Liepiņš; Latvijas

Lauksaimniecības universitāte. Laukkopības katedra.5. McNeely, Jeffrey A., 1944-Ecoagriculture : strategies to feed the world and

save biodiversity / Jeffrey A. McNeely and Sara J. Scherr; Future Harvest and IUCN (World Conservation Union). Washington [etc.]: Island Press, cop. 2003. XXVII, 323 p.

6. Bioloģiskā lauksaimniecība Līdzsvarota lauku attīstība praksē. 1997. S. Albertiņas priekšv. [B.v.(Latvija] Lauku Jaunievedumu centrs. 62. lpp.


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Study course: FUNDAMENTALS OF ENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHY


Staff: Dr.h.geogr., prof. Aija Melluma phone: 9134075e-mail:

Study programme: Environmental ScienceCourse credit: credit: 3 acad. hours: 48

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Course structure: 28 ac.h. - ac.h. 4 ac.h. 16 ac.h. - ac.h.(in academic hours) lectures laboratories practical lessons seminars other formsStudy year: 3rd year studentsKnowledge assessment during semester:

2 tests


written exam


The main goal of the study course is to give to students basic knowledge about development of term “environment”, formation of attitude to environment during different social and economic stages of society historical development.


1) to introduce with definition of environment from geographic view point2) to impart knowledge about environmental approach as synthetic model of physical and human geography3) to give understanding about advantages of environmental approach in solution of contemporary global problems4) to give insight into types of the environment, dynamics of changes and tendencies of development


1. Definition of environment in different sciences.2. Environment as space and system of interactions3. Environment as physical reality and aggregate of processes.4. Dynamics of changes and tendencies of development of environment.

Balance in environment5. Question of scale and pattern in environment.6. Environment as social space.7. Typology of environment, spatial and geographic distribution of different

environments.

Suggested readings:

1. Strahler A., Strahler A. 1997. Physical Geography: Science and Systems of the Human Enviroment.-John Willey& Sons Inc. USA 640.

2. Purdon P.W., Anderson S.H. 1983. Enviromental Science. Managind the Enviroment Bull&Howell, USA.

3. Melluma A. 1990. Latvijas teritorijas antropogēnā noslodze. Rīga.4. Melluma A. Leinerte M. 1992. Ainava un cilvēks. Rīga.5. Zemes konferences Rīcības programma pārmaiņām. Agenda 21 un citas

Riodežainero vienošanās vienkāršās valodas versijā. (tulkots no angļu val.).1993.

6. Яницкий О.Н. 1988. Екологическая перспектива города. Москва.7. Окружающая среда. Споры о будущем. Москва.1983. 8. Наше общее будущее. Доклад международной комиссии по

окружающей среде по развитии (Tulkots no angļu val.). 1989.

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Study course: GEOGRAPHY OF BALTIC REGION


Staff: M. sci. geogr., lect. Santa Rutkovskaphone: 9408406e-mail: [email protected]


2 tests


written exam


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The main goal of the study course is to give to students basic knowledge about geography of the Baltic region, social and economical tendencies, structure of economy and its changes within the context of sustainable development.


1) to introduce with historical development of the Baltic region and its changes2) to impart knowledge about geographic regularities of resources distribution in this region3) to describe economic structure of the whole region and different countries within this region, as well as tendencies of economical development within the context of sustainability


1. Introduction to geography of the Baltic region. Concepts, methods, content. Historical review of this region.

2. Physiogeographic characteristic of Balto-scandic region.3. Natural recourses in region and in the countries.4. Natural complexes of the Baltic region.5. Contemporary ecological problems in the Baltic region.6. Environmental protection and management.7. Formation of settlements and their geographic distribution in the Baltic region.8. Territorial and administrative structure of the Baltic region.9. Demographic processes and tendencies in the Baltic region.10. Structure and features of economical system in the Baltic region within the context of

sustainability (AGENDA 21) .11. Industry of the Baltic region.12. Welfare, social insurance and healthcare in the Baltic region.13. Latvia in the Baltic region.

Suggested readings:

1. Bagerstams Bitte.,1992. Sadarbība starp Ziemeļvalstīm. Stokholma, Ziemeļvalstu Padome, Ziemeļu Ministru padome. 22 lpp.

2. Baltijas valstis un Ziemeļvalstis. Statistisko datu krājums. 1996. Rīga, Latvijas Republikas Valsts statistikas komiteja. 116 lpp.

3. Baltijas valstu vēsture. Mācību līdzeklis, 2000.Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC. – 222 lpp. 4. Balode I., Paiders J.,1994. Ziemeļeiropas valstu ekonomiskā ģeogrāfija. -Rīga:

Sabiedrība "Pētergailis". 224 lpp.5. Bernes Claes, 1993. The Nordic Environment present state, trends and threats.

Coppenhagen, Nord. 211 pp.6. Brice B., 1995. Igaunijas un Lietuvas ģeogrāfija. Rīga, ABC Zvaigzne, 136 lpp.7. Danmark. Regional Self-government, 1986. Copenhagen.- 90 pp.8. Druva-Druvaskalne I., 1996. Ziemeļvalstis. Rīga, Apgāds “Jāņa sēta”, 192 lpp.9. Fellmann J., Getis A., Getis J, 1990. Human Geography (Landscapes of Human

Activities). Dubuque, USA, Wm.C.Brown Publishers. 482 p.10.Gibbs W., Joshi R.,2000. Destination Norway 2000. Oslo, Horn Forlag AS. 163pp.11.Hallanaro E.-L., Pylvänäinen M., Spuņģis V., 2002. Ziemeļeiropas daba – dabas

daudzveidība mainīgajā vidē. Nord 2001:16, Ziemeļu Ministru padome, Kopenhāgena, 350 lpp.

12. Kampmann E., 1993. Denmark. Country of Fairytales. Narni-Terni: Plurigraf.- 96 pp.

13. Kidron M., Segal R. , 1995. The state of the World atlas. Hong Kong, Penguin Reference. – 160 p.

14. Pasaules reliģijas. 1994. Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC. 480 lpp.15.Pasaules zemes un tautas. Rīga: Zvaigzne, 1978.16. Pulsipher L.M., 2000. World regional geography. New York, W.H.Freeman and

Compan 546 p.17. Sadarbība starp Ziemeļvalstīm, 1992. Tulk. no zviedru val. Tokholma. – 22 lpp. –

16 gab.

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18. Zablovskis E., 2000. Ar auto un kājām. Zviedrija, Norvēģija, Somija. Rīga, Valters un Rapa, 181 lpp.

19. Zeterbergs S., 1999. Somija neatkarības gados. Tulk. no somu val. Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC. – 182 lpp.

20. Максаковский В.П,1993. Економическая и социальная география мира. Mосква, Просвещение. 286 стр

21. Максаковский В.П., 1995. Географическая картина мира. Часть I. Ярославль, Верхне - Волжское книжное издательсво. 318 стр.

22. Холина В.Н.,1995. География человеческой деятельности. Москва, Просвещение. 319 стр.

23. Страны и народы. Зарубежная Европа. Общий обзор. Северная Европа., 1981. Москва, Мысль. 268 стр.

24. Страны и народы. Советский Союз. Прибалтика. Белоруссия. Украина. Молдавия.,1984. Москва, Мысль. 349 стр.

INTERNET resources:http://www.nationalgeographic.comhttp://www.atlapedia.comhttp://www.infoplease.com/countries.htmlhttp://www.norden.orghttp://www.varam.gov.lv


Study course: ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL OF INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES


Staff: Maģ.ķīm., lekt. Sergejs Osipovsphone: 6201975e-mail: [email protected]

Study programme: Environmental ScienceCourse credit: credit: 2 acad. hours: 32Course structure: 16 ac.h. - ac.h. - ac.h. 8 ac.h. 8 ac.h.(in academic hours) lectures laboratories practical lessons seminars other formsStudy year: 3rd year studentsKnowledge assessment during semester:

2 tests


written exam


The main goal of the study course is to give to students basic knowledge about environmental control of industrial processes.


1) to impart knowledge about emission of pollution and hazardous substances during industrial processes2) to introduce with principles of environmental control of industrial processes



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3) to give insight into estimation of harm of industrial emission4) to acquire practical skills of developing of system of environmental control of industrial processes


1. The main types of industrial processes. Concept of industrial waste, types of industrial waste.

2. Elements of industrial technological processes. 3. Developing of system of environmental control of industrial processes4. Sources of pollution emission during industrial processes. The role of these emitted substances in degradation of environment.

5. Principles of environmental control and management of industrial processes.6. Methods of assessment of harm of industrial emission.7. Conception of “zero” emission in industrial processes.

Suggested readings:

1. Kļaviņš M. 1996. Vides ķīmija. Piesārņojošās vielas vidē un to aprite. Rīga: LU.

2. Handbook of environmental chemistry / Ed. O.Hutzinger/ vol. 1 - 24 (1980 - 1994), Berlin: Springer Verlag.

3. Ražošanas procesu vides kontrole. 1998. ASV VAA: Rīga.4. ZERI – Zero emission Initiative. 1998. Geneva: UNO.


Study course: CULTURE AND GEOGRAPHY OF LATGALE REGION




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written final test


The main goal of the study course is to deepen knowledge about culture and geography of Latgale region, about complex of nature and population of this region


1) to give insight into historical development and geography of Latgale region


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2) to introduce with cultural and historical heritage of Latgale region3) to describe relief of Latgale region, geology, climate, water bodies, flora and fauna, protected territories if this region4) to impart knowledge about economy and population of this region


1. Boundaries of Latgale region, ethnic, demographic, cultural and historical differences.

2. Ethnogenesis and ethnical processes in Latgale region. Archeological evidences.

3. Physical geography of Latgale region. Main physiogeographic features of Latgale region.

4. Geology of Latgale region.5. Relief of Latgale region.6. Water bodies of Latgale region.7. Climate of Latgale region.8. Perspectives of development.

Suggested readings:

1. Enciklopēdija "Latvijas daba". 1. - 5. sēj. -R.: Latvijas Enciklopēdija, 1994.- 1997.

2. Čaterdżi S. Balti un ārieši. -R., Zinātne, 1990.3. Deņisova R. Baltu cilšu etniskās vēstures procesi m.ē. 1.gadu tūkstotī// ZA

Vēstis. -1989. -Nr.12.4. Deņisova R., Boiko M. Mūsu erās 1. gadu tūkstotis baltu tautu etniskajā

vēsturē un tā atbalsis tautas mūzikā//Grāmata. -1990. -Nr.3.5. Deņisova R. Austrumbaltu ciltis agrajā dzelzs laikmetā//Latvijas vēsture. -

1991.-Nr.1.6. Dunsdorfs E. Skaistā Latgale. Latvijas vēsturisko karšu 3.sēj.Melburna:

Kārļa Zariņa fonds, 1991.7. Jansons B. Augšdaugavas avoti. -D.: DPU izd. “Saule”, 1993, - 21 lpp.8. Īpaši aizsargājamie dabas objekti Latvijas PSR teritorijā. -R.: Avots, 1988. -

104 lpp.9. Kundziņš M. Ezeru zemē. (Latgale. Albums). -R., Zinātne, 1965.10. Kuršs V., Stinkule A. Latvijas derīgie izrakteņi. -R., LU Ģeoloģijas inst.

Izd., 1997. -200 lp.11. Latvijas zeme, daba un tauta. (3 sējumos). 1.sēj. - Latvijas ģeoloģija un

ģeogrāfija. prof. N.Maltas un privātdoc. P.Galenieka redakcijā. -Rīgā: 1936.g. - 532 lpp.

12. Latvijas PSR ģeogrāfija. 2. papild. izd. -R., Zinātne, 1975. - 671 lp.13. Latvijas PSR ģeoloģija. I.Danilāna u.c. red. -R.: ZA izd., 1961.14. Rudovics A., Rudovica T. Latvijas fiziskā ģeogrāfija. 2., pārstr. un papild.

izd. -R., Zvaigzne, 1995. -199 lp.15. Vīķe-Freiberga V. Latviešu pirmdzimtība//Kultūras Fonda Avīze. -1991. -

jūlijs16. Zinkevičus Z. Lietuviu kalbos kilme. -Vilnius: Mokslas, 1984. (liet.)

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Study course: PREPARING AND IMPLEMENTING OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS


Staff: Mag. paed., lekt. Rudīte Kleperephone: 5423468e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

Study programme: Environmental ScienceCourse credit: credit: 2 acad. hours: 32Course structure: 4 ac.h. - ac.h. - ac.h. 28 ac.h. - ac.h.(in academic hours) lectures laboratories practical lessons seminars other formsStudy year: 4th year studentsKnowledge assessment during semester:

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Test (defending of environmental project)


The main goal of the study course is to give to students basic knowledge and practical skills of preparing and implementing of environmental projects.


1) to introduce with principles of environmental projects preparation, implementing an monitoring2) to develop skills for working in groups and cooperation to achieve better



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results3) to work out in group environmental project targeted to regional problems and demands


1. Policy of environmental investments, its realisation in Latvia. Mechanisms and sources of environmental projects financing.

2. Definition of environmental project, preparing phase, classification of projects, work with information resources and compiling.

3. Analysis of situation and description of socio-economic context. Partners, supervisors and executive officers of environmental projects.

4. Identification of problem. Goal and tasks of environmental project. Choosing of methods and background.

5. Application of project. Principles of preparing. Appendices.6. Financial background of environmental project.7. Phase of environmental project implementation. Controlling and timetable.8. Evaluation of results, presentation of achievements.

Suggested readings:

1. 1992-1998.Ziņojums par vides investīcijām. - Investīciju departaments LR VARAM., 1999.

2. 9 SOĻI. Īsa pamācība labdarības pasākuma organizēšanā. R: ASV Miera Korpusa brīvprātīgie.

3. Ārvalstu fondu un palīdzības programmu katalogs Latvijas nevalstiskajām organizācijām.- R: NVOC., 1997.

4. Čads T.Grīns, Ivete Kastro – Grīna. Kā sastādīt veiksmīgu finansējuma pieprasījumu Soli pa solim. R: NVOC., 1997.

5. Dotāciju programmas NVO atbalstam. – R:NVOC.6. Kur dabūt naudu. – R: LPIA., 1999.7. Latvijas Vides aizsardzības fonda procedūru rokasgrāmata. – R: VAF., 1997.8. Projektu sagatavošanas rokasgrāmata energoefektivitātes paaugstināšanai

pašvaldībās. – R: Vides projekti., LPMC., 1999.9. Projektu sagatavošana Sorosa Fondam – Latvija. R:SFL10. Grants from Europe. – NCVO Publications.11. THE WAY THROUGH THE LABYRINTH., aguide to European Union

funding for the non-profit sector. – ecas CAF international12. Чад Т. Грин, Ивет Кастро Грин. Как составить успешный проект

ШАГ ЗА ШАГОМ13. ШАГ ЗА ШАГОМ. Процесс разработки проекта.- Тарту, Естония.,

1999.14. Указатель иностранных фондоф и программ помощи. - R: NVOC.,

1997.

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Study course: SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THE BALTIC SEA REGION


Staff: Dr.paed., doc. Mihails Gorskisphone: 9109760e-mail: [email protected]


2 tests


written exam


The main goal of the study course is to give to students basic knowledge about conception of sustainable development and about sustainable development in the Baltic Sea region.


1) to introduce with conception of sustainable development2) to impart knowledge about contemporary principles and physical, political, ethical aspects of sustainable development3) to give insight into Local AGENDA 21 for the Baltic Sea region, visions and ways of it implementation


1. Definition of term “sustainable development”. Its historical development2. Theoretical principles of sustainable development3. Perspectives of development of energy consumption and environment


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4. Traditional. Alternative and perspective sources of energy. Economising of energy.

5. Human society and matter flow, recycling principles and technologies.6. Sustainable development and agriculture7. Sustainable development and industry8. Sustainable development and transportation9. Sustainable development and regional infrastructure10. Connection of sustainable development with economy, legislation, policy and

ethics.Suggested readings:

1. Abrahamsson K-V., Andersson M. et all, 1997. The Road towards Sustainability. A historical perspective. A Sustainable Baltic Region, Session 1. The Baltic University Programme, Uppsala University, -48 p.

2. Salay J., Börjesson P. et al., 1997. Energy. From fossil fuels to sustainable energy resources. A Sustainable Baltic Region, Session 2. The Baltic University Programme, Uppsala University. -52 p.

3. Karlsson S., Azar C. et al,. 1997. Man and Materials Flows. Towards sustainable materials management. A Sustainable Baltic Region, Session 3. The Baltic University Programme, Uppsala University. -52 p.

4. Bergstrom S., Bodin B., et al.,. 1997. Food and Fibres. Sustainable agriculture, forest and fishery. A Sustainable Baltic Region, Session 4. The Baltic University Programme, Uppsala University. -52 p.

5. Strahl J. et al., 1997. Sustainable Industrial Production. Waste minimization, cleaner technology and industrial ecology. A Sustainable Baltic Region, Session 5. The Baltic University Programme, Uppsala University. -52 p.

6. Demker G., Johansson O. et al., 1997. Towards Sustainable Mobility. Transporting people and goods in the Baltic Region. A Sustainable Baltic Region, Session 5. The Baltic University Programme, Uppsala University. -48 p.

7. Andersson M., Edberg R., et all, 1997. From Intention to Action. Implementing Sustainable Development. A Sustainable Baltic Region, Session 10. The Baltic University Programme, Uppsala University. -52 p.

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Study course: METHODS OF HYDROECOLOGICAL RESEARCH


Staff: M. Env. Sci., assist. Dāvis Grubertsphone: 9137095e-mail: [email protected]

Study programme: Environmental ScienceCourse credit: credit: 2 kontaktstundas: 32Course structure: 16 ac.h. - ac.h. 16 ac.h. - ac.h. - ac.h.(in academic hours) lectures laboratories practical lessons seminars other formsStudy year: 4th year studentsKnowledge assessment during semester:

2 tests


written exam


To introduce with different methods of hydroecological research of surface waters


1) to create understanding of hydroecological regime of Latvia’s streams, lakes and reservoirs;

2) to teach to analyse and to evaluate water quality and ecological situation in rivers and lakes in relation to hydroecological regime and humans activities in drainage basins of water objects.


1. Hydroecology as complex field of research, its methods.2. Hydrological, hydrochemical and hydrobiological regime of rivers.3. Hydrological, hydrochemical and hydrobiological regime of lakes.4. Hydrological, hydrochemical and hydrobiological regime of reservoirs.5. Observations of hydrological and hydrochemical regime.6. Biological quality assessment of streams.7. Evaluation of trophic status of lakes and reservoirs.8. Monitoring of surface water objects.

Suggested readings:

1. Bidēns S., Larsone A.-M., Ulsons M., 1997. Ūdens kvalitātes noteikšana. Gēteborga-Rīga: Gēteborgas universitāte, LU VZPSC. 67 lpp.

2. Biological Assessment of Stream Water Quality (ed. Toman M. J., Steinman F.). University of Ljubljana, 1995. 145 p.


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3. Cimdiņš P., 2001. Limnoekoloģija. Rīga: : LU. 159 lpp.4. Gruberts D., 2003. Ūdensteču bioloģiskās kvalitātes novērtēšanas

praktikums. Daugavpils: Saule. 40 lpp.5. Klaviņš M., Zicmanis A., 1998. Ūdeņu ķīmija. Rīga: LU. 192 lpp.6. Mežaraups G., 1995. Ūdeņi un to ķīmiskā kontrole. Rīga: Mācību grāmata.

44 lpp.7. Praktiskās hidrobioloģijas rokasgrāmata. Upju piesārņojuma bioloģiskās

analīzes metodes. P. Cimdiņa red. Rīga: Vide, 1995. 71 lpp.8. Sanders T. G., Ward R. C., Loftis J. C., Steele T. D., Adrian D. D.,

Yevjevich V., 1983. Design of Networks for Monitoring Water Quality. Michigan: Water Resources Publications. 328 p.

9. Sarma B. 1990. Hidrometrija, hidroloģija un noteces regulēšana. Rīga: Zvaigzne. 189 lpp.

10. Sloka N., 1997. Ūdensdzīvnieku noteikšana dabā. Bezmugurkaulnieki. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC. 128 lpp.

11. Zīverts A. 1995. Ievads hidroloģijā. Mācību līdzeklis. Jelgava: LLU, 97 lpp.12. Методы изучения гидрологического режима водных объектов. (ред. О.

Н. Потапова. Ленинград: Гидрометеоиздат. 391 стр.

INTERNET resources:http://www.lmnoeng.comhttp://www.hydro-ecology.co.uk


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Staff: Dr.paed., M.psychol., lect. Mihails Pupiņšphone:e-mail:


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The main goal of the study course is to give to students knowledge about psychological aspects of interaction between nature and man within the context of sustainable development


1) to impart knowledge about psychological grassroots of ecological problems2) to give understanding about the possibility to use psychological methods to optimise interaction between nature and man


1. Global ecological crisis and its psychological aspects. Definition of environmental psychology.

2. Vision of environmental psychology - environment. Man-orientated concept of the world. Models of interaction between nature and man

3. Vision of environmental psychology - psyche. Psychology: dimensions, definitions, associations.

4. Environmental psychology as branch of contemporary psychology: historical development, approach, problems and perspectives.

5. Connections of environmental psychology with other disciplines. Environmental psychology and health.

6. Aperception of environment – cornerstone of environmental psychology.7. Evaluation of environment, attitude to environment and models of behaviour.8. Psychological methods of optimising interaction between nature and man.9. Environmental psychology as surviving strategy of society.10. Role of environmental psychology and environmental education in

harmonisation of environment .

Suggested readings:

1. Vides psiholoģija: 1995 & 1997. Lasāmgrāmata (angļu val.). - Rīga: LU CESAMS.2. Behaviour change: Environmental Psychology (lasāmgrāmata). - Rīga: LU

CESMS, 1996.3. Capra F. 1981. The Tao of Physics: An Exploration of the Parallels between

Modern Physics and Eastern Mysticism. - Fontana/Collins.4. Veitch R., Arkkelin D. Environmental Psychology: An Interdisciplinary

Perspektive - Prentice Hall, 19955. Cassidy T. 1977. Environmental Psychology: Bachaviour and Experience in

Context.-Psychology Press.6. Reber A.S. Dictionary of Psychology. - Penguin Books, 1995.

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7. Годфруа Ж .1992. Что такое психология (пер. с фрaнц.). - М. Мир.8. Jūrmalietis R. 1999. Uzvedības zinātnes, vide, veselība: Mācību palīglīdzeklis

vides veselības zinātnē. - Rīga: LU, -http://www.liis.lv/vi/uzvedz.htm9. Psiholoģijas vārdnīca (G.Breslava red.). - R.: Mācību grāmata, 1999.10. Siliņš E.I. 1999. Lielo patiesību meklējumi. - R.: Jumava.


Study course: FOREST RESOURCES AND THEIR MANAGEMENT


Staff: M. sci. biol., lect. Pēteris Evarts-Bundersphone: 6533971e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]



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The main goal of the study course is to give to students basic knowledge about forests in Latvia and around the world, about forest resources and their management


1) to impart knowledge about forests around the world, their growing dynamics and history of using2) to introduce with the processes of forest formation, growing, primary production and functioning3) to give understanding about the principles of forest classification ecological typology;4) to give insight into forest management system in Latvia within the context of sustainable development


1. Forest as ecological system. Flow of energy and matter in forest.2. Biotopes within forest. 3. Structure of forest4. Typology of forests, principles of classification. Classification of forests in

Latvia.5. Critical factors of forest efficiency. The main tree species in forest, definition

of target species.6. Consumers within forest, animals and their role in forest ecosystem.7. Forest “health” and monitoring.8. Dynamic of forest growing and production of biomass.9. Forest management10. Forest management plan and activities: seeding and planting, tending, cutting,

recultivation.Suggested readings:

1. Bušs K. 1981. Meža tipoloģija un ekoloģija. Zinātne. Rīga, 64 lpp.2. Bušs K. 1981. Praktiskā meža tipoloģija. Rīga, 44 lpp.3. Kimmins J.P. 1987. Forest ecology. Macmillan Publishing Company. New

York, London, 531 p.4. Lange V., Mauriņš A., Zvirgzds A.1978. Dendroloģija. Zvaigzne, Rīga, 303

lpp.5. Tauriņš E. 1982. Latvijas zīdītājdzīvnieki. Zvaigzne, Rīga, 253 lpp.6. Voroncovs A., Simenkova I. 1982. Meža aizsardzība. Zvaigzne, Rīga, 295

lpp.7. Laiviņš M., Sīpols M., Riekstiņa D. 1993. Reģionālais meža monitorings

Latvijā. Vides Monitorings Latvijā, 4. Rīga, 149 lpp.8. Ņesterovs V. 1954. Vispārīgā mežkopība. LVI, Rīga, 433 lpp.

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