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Natural Geography and Oceanography
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Summary of the Profile
General Description:
First cycle studies aim to prepare scientific research, environmental protection and land use planning specialists with a degree in the study field of geography, who are able to understand the patterns of formation, development and spatial differentiations of geospheres, landscape, social and economic systems in Lithuania and the rest of the world, apply analytical methods and information technology, who are familiar with general principles of sustainable development and environmental protection, understand the importance of lifelong learning and are able to continue studying for a Master's degree.
The preparation of physical geography of hydrology and oceanography specialist is associated with realization of Lithuania‘s as a maritime country's strategic interests. Hydrology and oceanography bachelors program is carried out according to the Lithuanian marine environmental protection law (V. Z., 1997, no. 108-2731) to promote researches into the maritime, sea coastal area who are necessary to assess the state of the environment, to develop the knowledge about the marine environment, to form the scientific understanding. In Lithuania higher education system, Klaipeda university is being specialized in preparation of maritime professionals (KU strategic plan).
During the study process, students are introduced to the earth geospheres, geological structure, relief features, physics, hydrology, oceanography, climatology and meteorology, also bio geographical patterns. Many studies focus on the natural geography of geo-informatics systems, environmental knowledge, environmental and land provision, mapping skills, geographical knowledge of the mother country.
During the summer, educational practices and remote geographical practices are being organized. Students work in the fields, rivers, lagoons, Baltic sea. During apprenticeship, students consolidate knowledge of geography, environment awareness and get new skills while working in institutions.
Objective(s) of a study programme:
The main objectives of Hydrology and Oceanography studies program is
• to prepare higher qualification physical geography specialists (bachelors), who are able to creatively apply the knowledge for the marine environment and coastal management, use and protection in a relation with employers' interests.
• cultivate specialists in the study fields and branches of physical geography, who will have acquired the necessary amount of knowledge and motivation to work in accordance with their qualifications, and continue their education or training further;
• provide students with an opportunity to acquire integrated competence in the field of geography;
• to provide the knowledge and skills necessary for shaping environmental science and environmental protection oriented thinking paradigm;
• develop a critical approach and a sense of civil liability for the Earth and for one's own country;
• to allow international student mobility, to ensure bachelors to be prepared for position in international area.
Learning outcomes:
Knowledge and Its Application:
1 Fundamental knowledge of physical phenomena and their qualitative and quantitative expression;
2 Must possess knowledge in the field of geography, i.e. be familiar with definitions of geographical concepts, phenomena and processes, have knowledge about physical and anthropogenic patterns of geospheres' evolution and their interaction, interaction between the above phenomena, orientation and intensity of these processes as well as formal inventory knowledge about geographical objects;
3 Has knowledge of geographical research methods, geographic information systems (GIS), cartography, mathematical and other geographic information acquisition, its analysis and interpretation methodology;
4 Has knowledge about spatial integration and differentiation patterns of physical phenomena, interrelationship between the geographical environment and landscape elements, dynamic processes and cycles on-going within the geographical environment, in various geosystems.
5 Has expertise in the process of monitoring of geographical spheres, hydrosphere and oceanosphere, their research, modelling and forecast creation techniques;
6 Applies knowledge when identifying and analysing new research problems relating to relevant study fields, planning their solution strategies and combines elements of theory and practice when realising pragmatic insights.
7 Has knowledge of the oceans and seas, estuaries and coastal water catchment systems, their structure, physical, geochemical processes, hydrosphere, interactions with other geospheres.
8 Specific knowledge about the modern monitoring of oceans and seas, marine economic development, international and national environment protection and sustainable development issues, essential components of the global maritime economy, and their geographic characteristics.
Research Skills:
1 Ability to plan research and experiments, formulate research problems, select research methodology and equipment and carry out research safely;
2 Ability to apply the latest geographical research methods, general principles of physical geography sciences, analyse processes happening in geospheres, in hysrosphere and on oceanosphere, on a local, regional and global levels;
3 Ability to monitor and measure quantitative and qualitative aspects of physical phenomena, independently carry out monitoring in nature observations, document information and present research reports.
Subject–Specific Skills:
1 Ability to analyse scientific publications, use databases, lab equipment, experimental systems and other information sources;
2 Ability to process, evaluate, analyse and interpret data, and summarise information on a specific subject;
3 Ability to understand theoretical principles, which serve as the basis for newly developed research methodology and technologies;
4 Ability to holistically assess decisions while balancing the costs, benefits, safety, quality, reliability and impact on the environment;
5 Understanding of new and significant scientific works as well as directions of development in different fields of science;
6 Ability to create maps representing spatial distribution of events and processes and collect, structure and analyse geo-referenced data using GIS technology, mathematical and statistical techniques.
Social Skills:
1 Ability to responsibly evaluate social, cultural, economic and political indicators and changes of social life as well as interaction between nature and society;
2 Ability to evaluate decisions from an ethical, legal, social, economic and security point of view;
3 Ability to work and adapt in changing/dynamic or new situations; teamwork skills;
4 Ability to present practical results of their work to the public and organise successful realisation of these results in a market economy.
Personal Skills:
1 Ability to formulate arguments, present research findings and conclusions to different audiences both orally and in writing;
2 Ability to find information from primary and secondary sources, including search for operational information; ability to systematise and structure information;
3 Ability to employ legal acts and other documents, and rely on them in practice;
4 Ability to assess mathematical and statistical analysis, data accuracy, information summaries and its visual presentation;
5 Information technology use skills: ability to use information networks and databases, and develop computerised graphical documentation;
6 Time management and organisational skills, written communication skills as well as skills allowing them to verbally present and defend scientific works;
7 Has independent learning skills needed to ensure continuous professional development;
8 Ability to communicate and convey knowledge of the subject and terminology in correct Lithuanian language both orally and in writing, as well as the ability to converse on the subject related topics in at least one foreign language.
Activities of teaching and learning:
Assignments, Case analysis (Case study), Discussion, Exercise classes, Field trips/works visits, Formal lecture, Gests lectures, Group work, Individual project, Interactive lecture, Laboratory classes, Literature analysis, Literature review presentation, Scientific paper analysis, Seminar, Team Project, Practice.
Methods of assessment of learning achievements:
Case analysis (study), Colloquium (interview led by lecturer and / or specialist), Control work, Course work, Directed private laboratory work, Examination, Group (team) project, Individual project, Individual work, Laboratory examination, Literature reviewing and presentation, Mid-term examination, Oral presentation, Problem-solving task, Report, Reporting for practice work, Test, Work placement report.
Framework:
Study subjects (modules), practical training:
Foreign Language,
Higher Mathematics,
General Geography,
Meteorology basics,
Physics basics,
General Chemistry,
Probability theory and mathematical statistics,
Geodesy,
Information systems in environment,
General geology,
Geography of Lithuania,
Geomorphology and topography practice,
Hydrology,
Climatology basics,
Geography of the Oceans and Seas,
GIS (Geographical Information Systems),
Geomorphology,
Applied Hydrology,
Hydrology practice,
Environmental impact and monitoring (course work),
Speciality language,
Marine and Ocean Geology,
Hydromechanics,
Geochemistry,
Coastal processes,
Geographical Research Methods,
Computer statistics in hydrology,
Remote Sensing methods,
Oceanography,
Oceanography practice,
Geosystem course work,
Marine cartography basics,
Apprenticeship (practice),
Marine Law,
Hydrological forecasting,
Final thesis.
Optional courses:
Hydrobiology,
Hydrogeology,
Marine biogeography,
Synoptical meteorology (marine) basics,
Geography of Europe,
Environmental Engineering,
Geophysics,
Hydrodynamics,
Ecological monitoring and pollution control.
Distinctive features of a study programme:
The studies duration 3,5 y., The majority of the programme subjects deal with relevant regional and marine cluster, sea environments.
Access to professional activity or further study:
Access to professional activity:
Physical Geographer skills associated with the profession:
hydrologist, hydro chemist, engineering oceanography, meteorologist, topographer, map maker, hydrographic topographer, topographer, geography lecturer, environmentalist. Physical Geography bachelors can work in Lithuanian and European Nature protection departments, Hydrometeorology services, municipalities, landscape, water management institutions, harbours and hydro construction departments. As well as continuing education and research activities of higher level degree (Master) studies.
Access to further study:
They can take the studies of natural, tehnology or physical science in Master programmes.
