Type of activities: excursion
Number of hours: 3 weeks
Form of the course: on-site learning
Jeník, J.1998. Ekosystémy (Úvod do organizace zonálních a azonálních biomú). Nakladatelství UK,
Karolínum, Praha, 135 s.
Májsku, J., Derka, T. 2016. Od Karibiku po Andy. Spoznávanie venezuelskej flóry a fauny očami
stredoeurópana. Veda, Bratislava, 408 s.
Osborne, P.L 2012. Tropical Ecosystems and Ecological Concepts. Cambridge University Press, 522 s.
Prach, K., Štech, M., Říha, P. 2009. Ekologie a rozšíření biomů na Zemi. Scientia, Praha151 s.
Woodward S.L.2003. Biomes of Earth. Greenwood Press, 435 s.
Participation in the excursion, processing and presentation of selected topic directly on the excursion.
Slovak in combination with English (study literature in English)
The aim of the course is to present directly in the field the structure and functioning of selected
biomes: savannas, deserts, tropical rainforests, alpine, marine ecosystems, etc. Attention will be
paid to the importance of individual types of ecosystems from a regional and global aspect, human
impact and status and the possibilities of their protection.
The aim of the seminar is a critical evaluation of the objectives of the dissertation thesis in the
form of a presentation and subsequent discussion.
Form of Study: lecture
Number of contact hours: 26
per week: 2 per level/semester: 13 weeks
Begon, M., & Townsend, C. R. (2021). Ecology: from individuals to ecosystems. John Wiley & Sons.
Moles, M. Ecology: Concepts and Applications. 8th Edition. McGraw-Hill Education; 8th edition
Ekologické časopisy napr. Annual Review of Ecology, Evolution and Systematics, Nature Ecology and
Evolution, Conservation Letters, Ecology, Journal of Ecology a pod.
Recommended literature is available from the teacher.
The final evaluation will be based on an oral exam. The final evaluation will be considered successful if, for example, the student receive a minimum performance of 60% of the maximum possible performance (with manifestations of original thinking, with the ability to analyze, synthesize and interpret). The final evaluation will be considered unsuccessful, if the student receives less than 60% of the maximum possible performance, which is considered to be not sufficient knowledge and misunderstanding of the basic subject.
Slovak in combination with English (study literature in English)
The study subject Modern Trends in Ecological Research presents current knowledge on the issues of animal and plant research. It focuses on various aspects of ecology, from the interrelationships between organisms (e.g. itra and interspecific competition, parasitism, predation, mutualism) to
the level of communities and food pyramids. These ecological relationships are made available by
currently published research in leading international journals with a special focus on the needs of
specific students.
By completing the course, students will be able to orient themselves in modern methods of ecological research as well as in the most important ecological periodicals published in international journals. This knowledge is essential for mastering ecological research at the doctoral
level, which will affect the ability of doctoral students to plan ecological research and, ultimately,
the quality of their PhD theses.
Form of Study: full-time or distance learning
Number of contact hours: per week: 2 h per level/semester: 26
2 hour lecture per week
CHMIELEWSKÁ, E., REHÁČKOVÁ, T., FENDEK, M., FEDOR, P., BEDRNA, Z.: Ochrana a využívanie
prírodných zdrojov, Vydavateľstvo Epos, ISBN: 978-80-8057-846-6, 349 str. (autor: 111 str.), Bratislava 2011.
CHMIELEWSKÁ, E.; BEDRNA, Z.: Rizikové látky a environmentálne hazardy, Bratislava 2007,
CICERO, sro (114 str.), ISBN: 978-80-969678-0-3.
NORRIS: Handbook of Bioremediation, LEWIS PUBLISHERS, 1994.
ATTENBOURGH, D., HUGHES, J.: Život na našej planéte, Moje svedectvá a vízia do budúcnosti. Vyd. Barecz & Conrad Books 2021.
JABBARI E. (ed.): Handbook of Biomimetics and Bioinspiration. 1 Bioinspired Materials. (World Scientific Series in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Volume 9) World Scientific Publishing, Singapore 2014.
Suggested literature is available on request from the teacher.
Grades will be based on the final exam in the form of oral examination. The final evaluation will be successful if the student gives a minimum performance corresponding to 60% of the maximum performance (with manifestations of original thinking, with the ability to analyse, synthesize and interpret). The final evaluation will fail if the student submits an unacceptably poor performance corresponding to less than 60% of the maximum performance, which indicates a lack of knowledge and misunderstanding of the basic components of the course.
English language
1. Review of natural resources utilisation, 2. classification, 3. economically most important
minerals, 4. air, pollution, protection 5. soil and protection, remediation and petroleum, 6. flora and fauna, 7. water protection, recent technologies, 8. solid waste treatment, 9. waste recycling, 10. renewable energy resources utilisation, 11. Slovak legislation, 12. situation in SR, 13.EU Directives for natural resources protection.
The students have to clarify current problems of natural resources protection, like waters, air, minerals and soil, flora, fauna and environment degradation with waste landfilling incl. basi protection legislation of SR. Renewable energy resources according to EU directives as well as latest trends and development of recent technologies for natural resources protection will be accented, respectively.
Form of Study: combined
Number of contact hours: 30 hours / term
per week: per level/semester: 30 hours / term
The basic literature is methodological manuals and guidelines and strategic documents at the level of the European Union as well as Slovak sources. These are available on the website of the European Union as well as on the website of the Ministry of the Environment of the Slovak Republic. Eg. EU Green Paper, EU White Paper, Environmental Strategy of the Slovak Republic, Strategy for Adaptation of the Slovak Republic to Climate Change, Methodological Guidelines for Appropriate Assessment of the Effects of Plans and Programs on Natura 2000 Areas.
The course will take place in a seminar form. During the semester, students will prepare 4 presentations of 20 points, which will cover selected topics. At least 74 points must be obtained to obtain an A rating, at least 68 points to obtain a B rating, at least 62 points to obtain a C rating, at least 56 points to obtain a D rating and at least 48 points to obtain an E rating.
Slovak / English
The topics of the course will cover the following topics:
- Landscape planning and protection in the historical context of the European environment
- Landscape planning and protection in the historical context of the Slovak (including Czechoslovak) environment
- Landscape planning - the basic tool of landscaope utilisation
- Climate change and its consequences on the environment with emphasis on biodiversity change in the context of the European environment
- Climate change and its consequences on the environment with emphasis on biodiversity change in the context of Slovakia
- Appropriate assessment of impacts of plans and projcets on the European protected area - Natury 2000
- Consequences on the environmental change within the system of protected areas in Slovakia
- Cumulative and synergistic effects of human activities on landscape protection
- Ecosystem services in landscape planning
- Public participation in landscape planning (eg. Local Agenda 21, Territorial plans, Economic and Social Development Programs, Land Reforms)
The subject Advanced Challenges in Landscape Protection and Planning is a follow-up subject to many ecological and environmental subjects related to landscape planning and protection in bachelor's and master's degrees at various schools. It is therefore not a question of acquiring basic knowledge, but of acquiring skills in the context of the latest, ie. advanced challenges. For this reason, the student will gain skills in the latest trends, especially the adaptation of environmental components to climate change, the integration of climate change and biodiversity, assessment of impacts on Natura 2000 sites, cumulative and synergistic impacts, ecosystem services. Attention will also be paid to public involvement in planning processes, which is an increasingly important and sought-after tool that is receiving increased, ie advanced, attention in a democratic world.
Form of Study: full-time or distance learning
Number of contact hours: per week: 2 h per level/semester: 26
2 hour lecture per week
Begon, M., J. L. Harper & C. R. Townsend, 1986. Ecology: individuals, populations and communities. Blackwell Scientific Publications, Oxford.
Spellerberg, I. E., 1991: Monitoring ecological change. Cambridge University Press, 334 pp.
Current papers in accordance with specific topics.
Suggested literature is available on request from the teacher.
Grades will be based on the final exam in the form of oral examination. The final evaluation will be successful if the student gives a minimum performance corresponding to 60% of the maximum performance (with manifestations of original thinking, with the ability to analyse, synthesize and interpret). The final evaluation will fail if the student submits an unacceptably poor performance corresponding to less than 60% of the maximum performance, which indicates a lack of knowledge and misunderstanding of the basic components of the course.
English language
Biodiversity conservation (conservation biology, renaturation, revitalisation and rehabilitation including their in situ and ex situ mechanisms), monitoring ecological and environmental change (including ecotoxicological and bioindication topics), environmental risk and impact assessment as well as sustainability in environmental management and development.
Students will develop knowledge in detail about high interdisciplinarity in ecological and environmental disciplines connecting and integrating partial environmental components towards system-theory-based holism. This is an essential point of view underlying a wide spectre of abiotic and biotic units and their mutual functional sustainability
Form of Study: full-time or distance learning
Number of contact hours: per week: 2 h per level/semester: 26
2 hour lecture per week
Ahmed, I. M. I., Lichtfouse, E., Asiri, A.M., 2020: Methods for Bioremediation of Water and Wastewater Pollution. Springer, 424 s.
Fulekar, M. H., Pathak, B., 2020: Bioremediation Technology. Hazardous Waste Management. CRC Press, 366 s.
Suyal, D.C., Soni, R., 2021: Bioremediation of Environmental Pollutants: Emerging Trends and Strategies, Springer, 396 s.
Suggested literature is available on request from the teacher.
Grades will be based on the final exam in the form of oral examination. The final evaluation will be successful if the student gives a minimum performance corresponding to 60% of the maximum performance (with manifestations of original thinking, with the ability to analyse, synthesize and interpret). The final evaluation will fail if the student submits an unacceptably poor performance corresponding to less than 60% of the maximum performance, which indicates a lack of knowledge and misunderstanding of the basic components of the course.
English language
Next generation sequencing in relation to the screening and biodiversity of contaminated microorganisms. Natural attenuation, biostimulation, bioaugmentation - selection of appropriate
procedures in relation to environmental factors and the nature of pollution (speciation, toxicity,
bioavailability, etc.). Mechanism of biooxidation and bioreduction. Biodegradation pathways of selected xenobiotics and suitability of their application. Enzymes and their use in bioremediation. GMOs in bioremediation.
Students will develop knowledge in detail about the interactions between pollutants and organisms. Students will be able to correctly interpret the complex characteristics of polluted sites in relation to the effective application of appropriate bioremediation interventions in order to reduce or eliminate the negative factors of the polluted area.
Form of Study: full-time/distance
Students have continoously available study material (e.g. in the form of lectures or some books)
as well as other voluntary recommended literature in the e-learning environment of the Moodle
program (https://moodle.uniba.sk/).
Anděl, P.: Ekotoxikologie, bioindikace a biomonitoring. Evernia, s.r.o., Liberec, 2011, 265 s.
Dercová, K., Jurkovič, Ľ., Šottník, P., Lackoová, L., Zeleňáková, M., Bálintová, M., Kozlovská,
M.: Environmentálne záťaže na Slovensku progres v riešení environmentálnych záťaží/2.
Slovenská agentúra životného prostredia, Banská Bystrica, 2021, 90 s. zdroj:
https://www.enviroportal.sk/uploads/files/EZ/2021/SA-PENVIRONMENTALNE-ZA-A-E-NA-
SLOVENSKU2WEB.pdf (16.12.2021)
Fargašová, A.: Environmentálna toxikológia a všeobecná ekotoxikológia. ORMAN, Bratislava, 2008, 350 s.
Fargašová, A.: Ekotoxikologické biotesty. PERFEKT a.s., Bratislava, 2009, 320 s.
Fargašová, A., Molnárová, M., Takáčová, A.: Ekotoxikológia v praxi. Univerzita Komenského v Bratislave, 2018, 303 s.
Pepper, I.L., Gerba, C.P., Brusseau, M.L., 2006: Environmental and Pollution Science, Elsevier, 532 pp. (available due IP address of Faculty at https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/uniba-ebooks/detail.action?docID=297063&query=Environmental+and+Pollution+Science)
Prieskum pravdepodobnej environmentálnej záťaže ZA (1840)/Žilina - Trnové - odkalisko popolčeka. Geotest, Brno, 2015, 55 s. zdroj: http://www.zilina.sk.mam.speedweb.sk/userfiles/2016/oznamy/opzp/TO_AR.pdf (16.12.2021) Suter II G.W..: Ecological Risk Assessment. 2nd Ed, CRC Press, 2007, 643 s. Newman, M. C., Unger, M. A.: Fundamental of Ecotoxicology. 2nd Ed, CRC Press LLC, 2003 Prasad M.N.V.: Trace Elements as Contaminats and Nutirents. Consequences in Ecosystems and Human Health.John Wiley&Sons, Inc. 2008, 777 s.
Written exam for 30 points. It will be necessary to obtain at least 27 points (90 %) to obtain an A rating, at least 25 points (83 %) to obtain a B rating, at least 23 points (77 %) to obtain a C rating, at least 20 points (68 %) to obtain a D rating and at least 18 points (60 %) to obtain an E rating. Credits will not be awarded to a student who obtains less than 18 points.
Slovak in combination with English (study literature in English)
1. Physical contaminants. 2. Chemical contaminants. 3. Microbial contaminants. 4. Environmental monitoring and its role in environmental assessment. 5. Risks related to water, soil and air contamination. 6. Food contamination. 7. Antibiotic resistance. 8. Pharmaceuticals and their environmental impacts, veterinary drugs. 9. Endocrine disruptors. 10. Basic aspects of environmental risk assessment. 11. Selection and characterization of evaluated endpoints and development of conceptual models and analysis plans. 12. Sampling, processing and selection of determination methods. 13. Models used in simulation process.
Students will get acquainted with the distribution, transformation and effects of physical, chemical and biological factors, their monitoring in the environment and risk assessment which are closely related to their entry into the environment and biota.
Form of study: lectures
Number of contact hours: Per week: 2 hour Per level /semester: 26
Method of study: combined (full-time/distance learning)
-United Nations, 2015: Transforming our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Publisher: United Nations. Dostupné na: https://sdgs.un.org/publications/transforming-our-world-2030-agenda-sustainable-development-17981
- Backhouse, J., 2017: Environmental Management Revision Guide, For the NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management, Routledge, Taylor & Francis Groups, 202 p.
- Barrow, Ch., 2007: Environmental Management for Sustainable Development, 2nd ed., Routledge, Taylor & Francis Groups, 464 p.
- Belcham, A., 2015: Manual of Environmental Management, Routledge, Taylor & Francis Groups, 380 p.
- Filčák, R., 2012: Society of Market and Environmental Policy: actors and conflicts, Bratislava: publ. VEDA, 302 p.
- Kravčáková, G., 2014: Management of Human Sources, University textbook, UPJŠ Košice, Slovakia, 156 p. Available on: https://unibook.upjs.sk/img/cms/2014/fvs/manazment_ludskych_ zdrojov.pdf
- Mulvihill, P. R., Harris Ali, S., 2017: Environmental Management, Critical thinking and emerging practices, Routledge, Taylor & Francis Groups, 176 p.
- MŽP SR, 2020: Strategy of Environmental Policy of the Slovak Republic to 2030, Bratislava, MŽP SR, 86 p. Available on: https://www.minzp.sk/files/iep/publikacia_zelensie-slovensko-sj_web.pdf
- Theodore, M. K., Theodore, L. (Eds.), 2009:Introduction to Environmental Management, Routledge, Taylor & Francis Groups
Grades will be based on the final exam in the form of oral examination. The final evaluation will be successful if the student gives a minimum performance corresponding to 60% of the maximum performance (with manifestations of original thinking, with the ability to analyse, synthesize and interpret of information). The resulting assessment will be according to the following scale: A: 100-92%, excellent - excellent results, B: 91-84%, very good - above average standard, C: 83-76%, good - general knowledge, D: 75-68% , satisfactory - acceptable knowledge, E: 67-60%, sufficient - knowledge includes minimum criteria, FX: 59 - 0%, insufficient - necessary repetition of the exam.
The conditions for successful completion of the subject are also regulated by the Study Regulations of PriF UK.
English language
The course is primarily focused on the following topics:
- sustainable development as a basic philosophical direction of environmental protection
- key principles, criteria, indicators, tools, strategies and policies of environmental management applied in abroad and in Slovakia
- management of environmental management in the decision-making sphere
- environmental management in the private sector
- project management including SWOT analysis, "problem tree", preparation of time and financial management within environmental management
- proactive approaches in environmental protection – examples of good practice
- precautionary principle
- the "polluter pays" principle
Completion of the course will provide students with an expansion of the knowledge base in the field of environmental management and sustainable development as a fundamental tool for
the environmental protection. Students will gain knowledge from environmental management as a scientific discipline that is crucial in building of the tools for the functional management of environmental protection in the various spheres (private, decisive) and from various aspects: economic, social and environmental. Students develop critical thinking, propose alternative approaches in environmental management and, through the case studies, acquire skills in the preparation of projects that have an impact on environmental management.
Recommended range of teaching (in hours): Weekly: 1 For the period of study: 14
Study method: on-site learning
Čížková, H. Vlasáková L., Květ, J. (Eds.) 2017: Mokřady: Ekologie, ochrana a udržatelné využívání.
Vyd. Jihočeská Univerzita v Českých Budějovicích, 630 s.
Dudgeon, D. 2020: Freshwater Biodiversity. Status, Threats and Conservation. Cambridge University
Press, 499 s.
Keddy, P.A. 2016: Wetland Ecology: Principles and Conservation. Cambridge University Press, 497 s.
Moss, B. 2018: Ecology of Freshwaters: Earth´s Bloodstream. John Wiley & Sons Ltd., 544 s.
Current scientific journal literature on studied topics.
The course will be provided through consultations with the teacher and individual study of relevant
literature provided by the teacher. The assessment is standard and reflects the sufficient orientation of the student in the issue. The conditions for successful completion of the course are in accordance with the Study Regulations of PriF UK.
Slovak in combination with English (study literature in English)
During the semester, the student in the form of regular consultations with the teacher and self-study of the literature provided by the teacher.
The aim of the course is to present to students the main threats to the integrity and biodiversity of aquatic ecosystems, current trends in the research of impacts of these threats, and modern approaches to the conservation of aquatic ecosystems.
Recommended literature: No specifications regarding the character of a specific topic for the dissertation thesis. Recommended literature is included in the doctoral student’s individual study plan.
Conditions for passing the course:
Course evaluation takes place as a part of the State examination in accordance to the Study regulations of the Faculty of Natural Sciences UK in Bratislava, as well as submission of the written part of the dissertation thesis within the set deadline. The subjects of the state examination include a discussion about the written work of the dissertation examination (prepared by the doctoral student), as well as other subjects of the oral examination (ad hoc) approved by the Dean. Assessment is standard and reflects the student’s sufficient orientation in the issue. The conditions for successful course completion are in accordance with the Study Regulations of the Faculty of Natural Sciences UK.
Required language for successful course completion:
Slovak language in combination with English (study literature in English)
Brief outline of the course:
Based on the description of the starting points, principles, and conclusions from the published results of the studied issues, the aim is to teach the doctoral student how to process critical research. A further objective is to understand the principles of scientific work and its legal, physical, and social attributes. The main output is the elaboration of the written work for the dissertation examination and its successful completion in accordance with the Study Regulations of the Faculty of Natural Sciences UK. The form and content of the work is regulated by article 34, paragraph 4 of the Study Regulations of the Faculty of Natural Sciences UK. The dissertation examination consists of a part consisting of a discussion of the written work for the dissertation examination, as wel as a part in which the doctoral student needs to demonstrate theoretical knowledge according to the focus of the dissertation topic. The composition of the Examination Committee, the determination of the Opponent (expert examiner) and the general course of the dissertation examination are governed by the current Study Regulations of the Faculty of Natural Sciences UK.
Educational outcomes: The objective of the course is to gain basic habits and cultural-ethical aspects of working with scientific literature, evaluation, and systemization of the studied knowledge. The doctoral student needs to successfully pass the dissertation examination according to the act on Universities and Study Regulations of the Faculty of Natural Sciences of Comenius University in Bratislava.
Kamenárová, R. a kol.: Krížom-krážom, Slovenčina A1 (Lekcia: 1-5). UK v Bratislave, 2012.
Kamenárová, R. a kol.: Krížom-krážom, Slovenčina A1+A2, cvičebnica
Audio program: https://uniba.sk/krizom-krazom
Worksheets, website: https://slovake.eu/sk
The objective of the course is to acquire the basics of Slovak in a communicative way, to develop individual language skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking) based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) for the level A1, from a complete beginner level.
Based on the completion of the course, the participants are able to understand and react to common situations. They are able to speak about themselves, ask for more information
they need to know.
Slovak in combination with English (the study literature is in both Slovak and English)
It is possible to register for the course just once. Students may begin in either the Summer or Winter semester.
Kamenárová, R. a kol.: Krížom-krážom, Slovenčina A1 (Lekcia: 1-5). UK v Bratislave, 2012.
Kamenárová, R. a kol.: Krížom-krážom, Slovenčina A1+A2, cvičebnica
Audio program: https://uniba.sk/krizom-krazom
Worksheets, website: https://slovake.eu/sk
Credits will not be awarded to students who receive less than 60% on the final examination.
The objective of the course is to acquire the basics of Slovak in a communicative way, to develop individual language skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking) based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) for the level A1, from a complete beginner level.
Based on the completion of the course, the participants are able to understand and react to common situations. They are able to speak about themselves, ask for more information
they need to know.
Kamenárová, R. a kol.: Krížom-krážom, Slovenčina A1
Kamenárová, R. a kol.: Krížom-krážom, Slovenčina A1+A2, workbook
Audio program: https://uniba.sk/krizom-krazom
Worksheets are prepared by the course instructor.
Portal: https://slovake.eu/sk
Type, extent and method of academic activities: 2 hours (at 60 min. per hour) of weekly lessons in the form of seminars. All academic activities will take place during the lessons.
Number of credits: 3 credits
Recommended semester/trimester of study: from 1st to 8th semester
Level of study: third
Subject conditions: Slovak for Foreign Doctoral Students 1
Requirements for course completion: active participation during lessons, ongoing work on the assignments. There will be a final examination at the end of the semester.
Slovak in combination with English (the study literature is in both Slovak and English)
It is possible to register for the course just once. Students may begin in either the Summer or Winter semester.
The lessons contain the basics of Slovak grammar which are relevant to the specifics of Slovak as a foreign language. Selected grammatical phenomena, conjugation and declination are practised. Vocabulary is focused on real-life communication needs.
Credits will not be awarded to students who receive less than 60% on the final examination.
Course Objectives: The objective of the course is to acquire the basics of Slovak in a communicative way, to develop individual language skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking) based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) for the level A1 - intended for beginner or pre-intermediate.
Kamenárová, R. a kol.: Krížom-krážom, Slovenčina A1, A2
Kamenárová, R. a kol.: Krížom-krážom, Slovenčina A1+A2, workbook
Audio program: https://uniba.sk/krizom-krazom
Worksheets are prepared by the course instructor.
Portal: https://slovake.eu/sk
Type, extent and method of academic activities: 2 hours (at 60 min. per hour) of weekly lessons in the form of seminars. All academic activities will take place during the lessons.
Number of credits: 3 credits
Recommended semester/trimester of study: from 1st to 8th semester
Level of study: third
Subject conditions: Slovak for Foreign Doctoral Students 2
Requirements for course completion: active participation during lessons, ongoing work on the assignments. There will be a final examination at the end of the semester.
Slovak in combination with English (the study literature is in both Slovak and English)
It is possible to register for the course just once. Students may begin in either the Summer or Winter semester.
The lessons contain the basics of Slovak grammar which are relevant to the specifics of Slovak as a foreign language. Selected grammatical phenomena, conjugation and declination are practised. Vocabulary is focused on real-life communication needs.
Credits will not be awarded to students who receive less than 60% on the final examination.
The objective of the course is to acquire the basics of Slovak in a communicative way, to develop individual language skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking) based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) for the levels A1 – A2. Intended for levels A1-A2, beginner to pre-intermediate
Armer, T.: Cambridge English for Scientists
CD ROM Writing Professional English
Team of authors: Test your Listening Skills: A Handbook for Science Doctoral students
Team of authors: Test your Reading Skills: A Handbook for Science Doctoral students
Each course participant is required to achieve proficient knowledge and usage of the English grammar, professional vocabulary, reading and listening comprehension, writing professional texts and oral presentations. Credits will be awarded to students who will demonstrate active participation and deliver all set tasks and assignments successfully. The course participants will be awarded a pass or a fail upon course completion.
English
Theoretical and practical skills in professional written communication include appropriate structure of formal written texts (emails, application forms, personal statements, cover letters, abstracts, scientific articles, paraphrasing, using citations, citing sources, etc.) The course also focuses on theoretical explanation of correct delivery of oral texts, professional presentations and discussions. The course primary target is to facilitate PhD students with proficient usage of all the aspects of written and oral communication in various settings.
Upon completion of the course, PhD students will effectively use the English language for professional purposes. They will proficiently comprehend targeted written and audio texts and present their viewpoints in required forms.
Armer, T.: Cambridge English for Scientists
CD ROM Writing Professional English
Team of authors: Test your Listening Skills: A Handbook for Science Doctoral students
Team of authors: Test your Reading Skills: A Handbook for Science Doctoral students
Each course participant is required to achieve proficient knowledge and usage of the English grammar, professional vocabulary, reading and listening comprehension, writing professional texts and oral presentations. Credits will be awarded to students who will demonstrate active participation during seminars and deliver all prior set tasks and assignments successfully. The course participants will be awarded a pass or a fail upon course completion
English
B1 level in English is required in order to pass this course.
Seminars are held in summer semester. Number of students in one course is limited to twenty.
Students can choose from four offered time slots.
Theoretical and practical skills in professional writing communication in the English language as a follow up to prior gained knowledge in the previous semester encompass writing professional résumés, summaries, lay summaries, responses to job interview questions, professional CVs, comparing and contrasting in scientific articles, etc. Professional oral communication focusses on research-based scientific presentations and effectively led discussions.
Doctoral students who successfully pass the examination in Professional English 2 will be enabled to use the English language for specific purposes in all its forms effectively and sufficiently. They will thoroughly comprehend professional texts in written and/or audio form, acquire professional vocabulary and actively participate in various oral communication settings.
Recommended literature:
Kamenárová, R. a kol.: Krížom-krážom, Slovenčina A1. UK v Bratislave, 2012.
Kamenárová, R. a kol.: Krížom-krážom, Slovenčina A2. (Lekcia 1-4). UK v Bratislave, 2012.
Kamenárová, R. a kol.: Krížom-krážom, Slovenčina A1+A2, cvičebnica
Audio program: https://uniba.sk/krizom-krazom
Worksheets, website: https://slovake.eu/sk
Grading (Assessment/Evaluation):
Active participation during lessons, ongoing work on the assignments. There will be a final examination at the end of the semester. Credits will be awarded to students who receive more than 60% on the final examination. The course participants will be awarded a pass or a fail upon course completion.
Language of instruction:
Slovak in combination with English (the study literature is in Slovak).
Brief outline of the course:
The lessons contain the basics of Slovak grammar which are relevant to the specifics of Slovak as a foreign language. Selected grammatical aspects (verb - conjugation/next conjugation classes, possessive pronouns, I like/enjoy doing something, I like something, comparison of adjectives and adverbs, conditional) are practised. Vocabulary is focused on real-life communication needs.
Objectives and outcomes:
The objective of the course is to acquire the basics of Slovak in a communicative way, to develop individual language skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking) based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) for the levels A1 – A2, pre-intermediate level.
Based on the completion of the course, the participants are able to understand the common situations and they are able to have a discussion and comment basic daily scenarios.
Recommended literature: No specifications regarding the character of a specific topic for the dissertation thesis. Recommended literature is included in the doctoral student’s individual study plan.
Conditions for passing the course:
Course evaluation takes place as a part of the State examination in accordance to the Study regulations of the Faculty of Natural Sciences UK in Bratislava upon submission of the written part of the dissertation thesis (as final work). Assessment is standard and reflects the student’s sufficient orientation in the issue. The conditions for successful course completion are in accordance with the Study Regulations of the Faculty of Natural Sciences UK.
Required language for successful course completion:
Slovak language in combination with English (study literature in English)
Brief outline of the course: The student’s dissertation thesis will demonstrate his/her ability and readiness for independent scientific and creative activities in the area of research or development or for independent theoretical and creative artistic creativity. It should be charactersied by a high degree of analysis and synthesis of knowledge, as well as a sufficient overview of existing literature. The work must be original and created by the author in compliance with the rules of working with information sources. The academic work must not appear to be plagiarised, nor infringe the copyrights of other authors. The author is required to thoroughly cite the information sources used, list the specific results of other authors or team of authors by citing the source, accurately describe the methods and working procedures of other authors or teams of authors, and document the laboratory results and field research of other authors or teams of authors. Style of citation is governed by the practice in the given scientific field, respecting the relevant norms and standards.
Educational outcomes: The aim of the course is to capitalise on theoretical, methodological and applied knowledge of doctoral studies in the elaboration and subsequent defence of the dissertation thesis, and thus the successful completion of doctoral studies.
Recommended literature:
No specifications regarding the character of a specific topic for the dissertation thesis. Recommended literature is included in the doctoral student’s individual study plan.
Conditions for passing the course:
Course evalutation will be conducted individually based on the doctoral student‘s individual study plan, as well as on the basis of an agreement between the academic supervisor and doctoral student. Evaluation is standard and shall reflect a sufficient orientation of the student in the presented subject matter for successful course completion according to the Study Regulations of the Faculty of Natural Sciences UK.
Required language for successful course completion:
Slovak language in combination with English (study literature in English)
Brief outline of the course: The subject Dissertation Thesis is a compulsory part of the doctoral student’s study activities. The student requires a supremely individual character with regard to the specifics of the individual topics of the dissertation thesis. The basic syllabus should already be evident within the individual study plan of the doctoral student.
The subject is important especially in terms of understanding the basic theoretical and methodological aspects of the solution to the topic of the dissertation thesis with emphasis on self-study and consultation with the academic supervisor and a wide spectrum of consultants, who will take part in creating the professional potential of the doctoral student for the next (scientific) stage of his/her studies.
Educational outcomes: By passing this subject, the student will achieve sufficient orientation in the project issue of the dissertation thesis based on specific individual topics. This set task of knowledge is essential for a firmly established theoretical readiness of the course graduate in terms of his/her awareness, and equally supports his/her potential in a wide field of applied practice. Undoubtedly, the outcomes of his/her education will also be reflected in the student’s overview in terms of methodological approaches in the subject matter.
Recommended literature:
No specifications regarding the character of a specific topic for the dissertation thesis. Recommended literature is included in the doctoral student’s individual study plan.
Conditions for passing the course:
Course evalutation will be conducted individually based on the doctoral student‘s individual study plan, as well as on the basis of an agreement between the academic supervisor and doctoral student. Evaluation is standard and shall reflect a sufficient orientation of the student in the presented subject matter for successful course completion according to the Study Regulations of the Faculty of Natural Sciences UK.
Required language for successful course completion:
Slovak language in combination with English (study literature in English)
Brief outline of the course: The subject Dissertation Thesis is a compulsory part of the doctoral student’s study activities. The student requires a supremely individual character with regard to the specifics of the individual topics of the dissertation thesis. The basic syllabus should already be evident within the individual study plan of the doctoral student.
The subject is important especially in terms of understanding the basic theoretical and methodological aspects of the solution to the topic of the dissertation thesis with emphasis on self-study and consultation with the academic supervisor and a wide spectrum of consultants, who will take part in creating the professional potential of the doctoral student for the next (scientific) stage of his/her studies.
Educational outcomes: By passing this subject, the student will achieve sufficient orientation in the project issue of the dissertation thesis based on specific individual topics. This set task of knowledge is essential for a firmly established theoretical readiness of the course graduate in terms of his/her awareness, and equally supports his/her potential in a wide field of applied practice. Undoubtedly, the outcomes of his/her education will also be reflected in the student’s overview in terms of methodological approaches in the subject matter.
Recommended literature:
No specifications regarding the character of a specific topic for the dissertation thesis. Recommended literature is included in the doctoral student’s individual study plan.
Conditions for passing the course:
Course evalutation will be conducted individually based on the doctoral student‘s individual study plan, as well as on the basis of an agreement between the academic supervisor and doctoral student. Evaluation is standard and shall reflect a sufficient orientation of the student in the presented subject matter for successful course completion according to the Study Regulations of the Faculty of Natural Sciences UK.
Required language for successful course completion:
Slovak language in combination with English (study literature in English)
Brief outline of the course: The subject Dissertation Thesis is a compulsory part of the doctoral student’s study activities. The student requires a supremely individual character with regard to the specifics of the individual topics of the dissertation thesis. The basic syllabus should already be evident within the individual study plan of the doctoral student.
The subject is important especially in terms of understanding the basic theoretical and methodological aspects of the solution to the topic of the dissertation thesis with emphasis on self-study and consultation with the academic supervisor and a wide spectrum of consultants, who will take part in creating the professional potential of the doctoral student for the next (scientific) stage of his/her studies.
Educational outcomes: By passing this subject, the student will achieve sufficient orientation in the project issue of the dissertation thesis based on specific individual topics. This set task of knowledge is essential for a firmly established theoretical readiness of the course graduate in terms of his/her awareness, and equally supports his/her potential in a wide field of applied practice. Undoubtedly, the outcomes of his/her education will also be reflected in the student’s overview in terms of methodological approaches in the subject matter.
Recommended literature:
No specifications regarding the character of a specific topic for the dissertation thesis. Recommended literature is included in the doctoral student’s individual study plan.
Conditions for passing the course:
Course evalutation will be conducted individually based on the doctoral student‘s individual study plan, as well as on the basis of an agreement between the academic supervisor and doctoral student. Evaluation is standard and shall reflect a sufficient orientation of the student in the presented subject matter for successful course completion according to the Study Regulations of the Faculty of Natural Sciences UK.
Required language for successful course completion:
Slovak language in combination with English (study literature in English)
Brief outline of the course: The subject Dissertation Thesis is a compulsory part of the doctoral student’s study activities. The student requires a supremely individual character with regard to the specifics of the individual topics of the dissertation thesis. The basic syllabus should already be evident within the individual study plan of the doctoral student.
The subject is important especially in terms of understanding the basic theoretical and methodological aspects of the solution to the topic of the dissertation thesis with emphasis on self-study and consultation with the academic supervisor and a wide spectrum of consultants, who will take part in creating the professional potential of the doctoral student for the next (scientific) stage of his/her studies.
Educational outcomes: By passing this subject, the student will achieve sufficient orientation in the project issue of the dissertation thesis based on specific individual topics. This set task of knowledge is essential for a firmly established theoretical readiness of the course graduate in terms of his/her awareness, and equally supports his/her potential in a wide field of applied practice. Undoubtedly, the outcomes of his/her education will also be reflected in the student’s overview in terms of methodological approaches in the subject matter.
Type, scope and methods of instruction: No specifications concerning the degree of study (choice of methods – in class, distant learning, or a combination of both)
Recommended literature:
No specifications regarding the character of a specific topic for the dissertation thesis. Recommended literature is included in the doctoral student’s individual study plan.
Conditions for passing the course:
Course evalutation will be conducted individually based on the doctoral student‘s individual study plan, as well as on the basis of an agreement between the academic supervisor and doctoral student. Evaluation is standard and shall reflect a sufficient orientation of the student in the presented subject matter for successful course completion according to the Study Regulations of the Faculty of Natural Sciences UK.
Required language for successful course completion:
Slovak language in combination with English (study literature in English)
Brief outline of the course: The subject Dissertation Thesis is a compulsory part of the doctoral student’s study activities. The student requires a supremely individual character with regard to the specifics of the individual topics of the dissertation thesis. The basic syllabus should already be evident within the individual study plan of the doctoral student.
The subject is important especially in terms of understanding the basic theoretical and methodological aspects of the solution to the topic of the dissertation thesis with emphasis on self-study and consultation with the academic supervisor and a wide spectrum of consultants, who will take part in creating the professional potential of the doctoral student for the next (scientific) stage of his/her studies.
Educational outcomes: By passing this subject, the student will achieve sufficient orientation in the project issue of the dissertation thesis based on specific individual topics. This set task of knowledge is essential for a firmly established theoretical readiness of the course graduate in terms of his/her awareness, and equally supports his/her potential in a wide field of applied practice. Undoubtedly, the outcomes of his/her education will also be reflected in the student’s overview in terms of methodological approaches in the subject matter.