Name and the Goals of the Study Programme
The name of the Study programme is Bachelor of Science in Ecology (4 years, 240 ECTS), and the objectives of the study programme is to educate and train students for professional and research career in the field of ecology.
Type of the Study and the Outcome of the Education Process
Bachelor degree studies in Ecology are based on a four-year study programme and are completed with a minimum of 240 ECTS.
Upon completion of the course of studies in ecology, graduates are qualified for laboratory work related to ecological and environmental problems as well as in institutions for environmetal protection and conservation of biodiversity.
Professional Title, Academic, or Scientific Title
Students who complete the four-year undergraduate studies are awarded degree Bachelor with Honours in Ecology.
Admission Conditions
Applicants for undergraduate studies are required a four-year secondary education diploma. The admission requirement is to pass the entrance exam in Biology. The applicants are ranked on the basis of their overall mark obtained in secondary education and the entrance exam score.
The Structure of the Study Programme
The study programme in Ecology includes required and elective courses with generally described contents. The courses provide the acquiring of knowledge and skills required for obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree.
The curriculum of four-year course of study includes 38 courses in total as well as four field courses There are 29 required and 9 elective courses. The field courses are obligatory.
Each of the courses in study programme is allocated a specific number of ECTS and the overall course of study includes the total of ECTS. The total of ECTS credits per acedemic year is minimally 60, which represents the average workload of the student in a 40-hour working week per academic year. The overall student workload includes attendance (lectures, practicals, practicums, seminars and field studise), individual studying, tests, examinations and other forms of coursework.
The Time Allotted for the Realization of Particular Study Forms
The undergraduate studies in Ecology are 4 years induration (8 semesters).
Credit Values of Particular Courses
The number of ECTS allocated to the courses.
The number of ECTS awarded to each course is shown in tables.
Diploma Work
The study programme does not include final thesis writing.
Prerequisites for the Registration for Particular Courses or Group of Courses
Prerequisites for certain courses or groups of courses.
Way of Choosing Courses from the Other Study Programmes
Elective courses of a related study programme (Biology) are available to students of Ecology programme and can be found in the lists of electives.
Transferring from Another Study Programme
Transfer from other study programmes to the study programme in Ecology can be achieved by transfering ECTS. The criteria and conditions for ECTS transfer are regulated by the general act of Faculty of Sciences in Novi Sad.
The total of ECTS credits awarded to study programme in Ecology minimally equals 240 ECTS.
The purpose of the study programme is to educate students within the field of ecology and environmental protection and make them competent for work in laboratories of different industrial sectors as well as in research laboratories. The study programme structure with its general education, theoretical and methodological courses enables students to acquire fundamentals of natural science disciplines. This knowledge is further improved by subject-related and applicable courses included in the programme. The competences and skills acquired at this level serve as the basis of fundamental knowledge necessary for continuing the educational process at master’s degree level in the field of ecology and other closely related disciplines.
The objective of ECOLOGY study programme is to educate professionals in the field of ecology. Students should develop general skills for acquiring, analysing and synthetising fundamental concepts related to natural sciences, particularly to ecology. In addition, students develop skills for application of the gained knowledge as well as efficient laboratory skills. Upon completion of the course of study in ecology students are qualified for work in ecological laboratories of different industry branches and research laboratories. The knowledge gained during the course of study can be easily applied in everyday work as well as in research activities.
General and Course-specific Competencies of Students
Students acquire the following general abilities and skills:
- Analysing and synthesising abilities;
- Ability to apply the acquired knowledge;
- Data collecting and processing skills;
- Ability to exchange information, ideas, problems and solutions;
- Successful teamwork skills;
- Basic computing skills.
Students acquire the following subject-specific skills and abilities:
- Acquired fundamental knowledge in the field of biology, ecology and environmental protection;
- Application of the acquired knowledge and further professional development;
- Collecting, assessing and interpreting relevant information related to different branches of ecology;
- Creating scientifically based and argumentative judgements;
- Comprehension of workplace tasks;
- Efficient communication skills regarding ecology and other related disciplines.
Description of the learning outcome
The learning outcome is a professional with general academic education who possesses considerably broadened knowledge in comparison to the knowledge obtained in secondary education as well as integrated knowledge needed for the comprehension of ecological fundamentals. The acquired knowledge provides professional qualifications for work in ecological laboratories and research centres.
Minimal outcomes:
- The knowledge of biosystem structure, organization and function at the level of organisms, populations and ecosystems;
- The usage of basic biological and ecological concepts and awareness of the importance of biodiversity conservation;
- Comprehension of the complexity of environmental and sustainable development issues;
- Laboratory and field work skills;
- Independent search for information in professional publications.
The curriculum of undergraduate studies in Ecology is organised as a four-year course of studies. Each academic year is divided in two semesters. All the courses are one-semester long.
The curriculum comprises the total of 38 courses, 29 of them are required and 9 elective. There are also four field courses that are obligatory.
A Distribution of the Courses into Semesters and Academic Years
Course Code | Course Title | Semester | Type | Obligatory/ Elective | Hours | Hours | Hours | Other hours | ECTS | |
Course Code | Course Title | Semester | Type | Elective | L | P | O | Other hours | ECTS | |
FIRST YEAR | FIRST YEAR | FIRST YEAR | FIRST YEAR | FIRST YEAR | FIRST YEAR | FIRST YEAR | FIRST YEAR | FIRST YEAR | FIRST YEAR | FIRST YEAR |
1 | OBE001 | Cell Biology | 1 | TM | O | 2 | 2 | 6 | ||
2 | OE001 | Chemistry | 1 | AGE | O | 4 | 4 | 8 | ||
3 | OBE002 | General Zoology | 1 | TM | O | 2 | 2 | 6 | ||
4 | OE002 | Systematics of Algae and Fungi | 1 | SOS | O | 3 | 3 | 7 | ||
5 | OE003 | Environmental Physics | 2 | AGE | O | 4 | 2 | 7 | ||
6 | OE004 | Climatology and Pedology | 2 | AGE | O | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||
7 | OE005 | Plant Morphology | 2 | SOS | O | 3 | 3 | 7 | ||
8 | OE024 | Invertebrate Zoology | 2 | SOS | O | 3 | 4 | 7 | ||
9 | OBE003 | Field Course 1 | 2 | AS | O | 6 | 4 | |||
10 | Elective from Group 1. | 2 | AGE | E | 4 | 5 | ||||
Total hours per year = | 825 | 61 | ||||||||
SECOND YEAR | ||||||||||
1 | OE007 | Biochemistry | 3 | TM | O | 3 | 3 | 7 | ||
2 | OE008 | General Microbiology | 3 | SOS | O | 3 | 2 | 5 | ||
3 | OBE011 | Basics of Ecology | 3 | TM | O | 2 | 2 | 5 | ||
4 | OE025 | Zoology of Chordates | 3 | SOS | O | 4 | 3 | 7 | ||
5 | Elective from Group 2 | 3 | AGE | E | 2 | 2 | 1* | 6 | ||
6 | OE010 | Genetics and Genotoxicology | 4 | SOS | O | 3 | 2 | 6 | ||
7 | OE011 | Systematics of Vascular Plants | 4 | SOS | O | 3 | 4 | 7 | ||
8 | OE012 | Environmental Protection | 4 | AS | O | 2 | 2 | 5 | ||
9 | OBE004 | Field Course 2 | 4 | AS | O | 4 | 2 | |||
10 | Elective from Group 3- Course 1 | 4 | AGE | E | 2 | 2 | 5 | |||
11 | Elective from Group 3- Course 2 | 4 | AS | E | 2 | 2 | 5 | |||
Total hours per year = | 825 | 60 | ||||||||
THIRD YEAR | ||||||||||
1 | OE014 | Basics of Plant Physiology | 5 | SOS | O | 3 | 3 | 6 | ||
2 | OE015 | Basic Animal Physiology | 5 | SOS | O | 3 | 3 | 6 | ||
3 | OE016 | Biogeography | 5 | TM | O | 3 | 2 | 6 | ||
4 | Elective from Group 4 - Course 1 | 5 | AS | E | 4 | 5 | ||||
5 | Elective from Group 4 – Course 2 | 5 | AS | E | 4 | 5 | ||||
6 | OE013 | Hydrobiology | 6 | SOS | O | 3 | 3 | 6 | ||
7 | OE026 | Plant Ecology | 6 | TM | O | 4 | 2 | 7 | ||
8 | OE027 | Animal Ecology | 6 | TM | O | 4 | 2 | 7 | ||
9 | OE019 | Basics of Evolutionary Biology | 6 | TM | O | 3 | 2 | 5 | ||
10 | OE018 | Field course 3 | 6 | AS | O | 3 | 2 | |||
11 | Elective from Group 5 | 6 | AS | E | 2 | 2 | 5 | |||
Total hours per year = | 825 | 60 | ||||||||
FOURTH YEAR | ||||||||||
1 | OE028 | Human Ecology | 7 | AS | O | 3 | 2 | 7 | ||
2 | OE029 | Mechanisms of Ecological Adaptations | 7 | SOS | O | 3 | 3 | 7 | ||
3 | OE030 | Fundamentals of Environmental Law | 7 | AS | O | 2 | 5 | |||
4 | OE031 | Basics of Conservation Biology | 7 | SOS | O | 2 | 2 | 7 | ||
5 | OE033 | Microbial Ecology | 7 | SOS | O | 3 | 3 | 7 | ||
6 | OE032 | Protected Areas | 8 | TM | O | 2 | 2 | 6 | ||
7 | OE034 | Ecotoxicology | 8 | AS | O | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | |
8 | DE008 | Field Course IV | 8 | AS | O | 3 | 2 | |||
9 | Elective from Group 6 | 8 | AS | E | 3 | 3 | 7 | |||
10 | Elective from Group 7 | 8 | AS | E | 2 | 2 | 5 | |||
Total hours per year = | 750 | 60 |
- Course type: AO-academic and general education, ТМ-theoretical-methodological, SP-scientific-professional, PА-professional applicative
- Course status: O-obligatory, E-elective block
- Teaching hours: L-lecture, E-exercise, АE-auditory exercises, LE-laboratory exercises, OTF-other teaching forms (seminar work, etc.), SRW-study research work
Elective courses in the Study Program
Course code | Course title | Type | Obligatory /Elective | Hours | ECTS | ||||
Course code | Course title | Type | Obligatory /Elective | L | P | O | SR | ECTS | |
Elective courses – Group 1. | Elective courses – Group 1. | Elective courses – Group 1. | Elective courses – Group 1. | Elective courses – Group 1. | Elective courses – Group 1. | Elective courses – Group 1. | Elective courses – Group 1. | Elective courses – Group 1. | Elective courses – Group 1. |
1 | OBE017 | English A1/A2 | AGE | E | 4 | 5 | |||
2 | O-08 | English B1/B2 | AGE | E | 4 | 5 | |||
3 | OBE016 | Software for Data Processing | AGE | E | 2 | 2 | 5 | ||
4 | OE042 | Chemistry within Ecology | AGE | E | 3 | 3 | 6 | ||
Elective courses – Group 2 | |||||||||
1 | OB008 | Mathematics with Statistics | AGE | E | 3 | 3 | 7 | ||
2 | FDOI17I12 | Protection against noise | AGE | E | 2 | 6 | |||
Elective courses- Group 3. | |||||||||
Course 1. | |||||||||
1 | OBE017 | English A1/A2 | AGE | E | 4 | 5 | |||
2 | O-08 | English B1/B2 | AGE | E | 4 | 5 | |||
3 | OBE016 | Software for Data Processing | AGE | E | 2 | 2 | 5 | ||
Course 2. | |||||||||
1 | G206 | Environmental Geography | AS | E | 3 | 2 | 1* | 7 | |
2 | DG102 | Basics of GIS | AS | E | 2 | 2 | 6 | ||
3 | OBE005 | Phylogeny of Animals | AS | E | 2 | 2 | 5 | ||
4 | OBE013 | Palinology | AS | E | 2 | 2 | 6 | ||
5 | OB031 | Synanthropic rodents | AS | E | 2 | 2 | 5 | ||
Elective courses- Group 4 | |||||||||
Course 1. | |||||||||
1 | OBE007 | Botanical Microtechniques | AS | E | 4 | 5 | |||
2 | OB037 | Allergenic Plants | AS | E | 2 | 2 | 5 | ||
3 | OBE008 | Entomology | AS | E | 2 | 2 | 6 | ||
4 | IKK-501 | Drinking Water Quality | AS | E | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | |
Course 2. | |||||||||
1 | OBE009 | Practicum in Microbiology | AS | E | 4 | 5 | |||
2 | OBE010 | Endangered Animal Species | AS | E | 2 | 2 | 6 | ||
3 | OBE015 | Practicum in Zoology | AS | E | 4 | 5 | |||
4 | OB023 | Medicinal Herbs | AS | E | 2 | 2 | 6 | ||
Elective courses- Group 5 | |||||||||
1 | OBE012 | Practicum in Botany | AS | E | 4 | 5 | |||
2 | OE022 | Animal Behavior | AS | E | 2 | 2 | 5 | ||
3 | OBE014 | Applied Hydrobiology | AS | E | 4 | 5 | |||
Elective courses- Group 6 | |||||||||
1 | OZZS-204 | Environmental Analysis | AS | E | 3 | 3 | 8 | ||
2 | OB036 | Instrumental Methods of Analisys in Biology | AS | E | 2 | 4 | 7 | ||
3 | OE043 | Environmental Protection Technologies | AS | E | 3 | 3 | 7 | ||
Elective courses- Group 7 | |||||||||
1 | ОЕ036 | Bioactive Agents of Microorganisms | AS | E | 2 | 2 | 5 | ||
2 | ОЕ037 | Biodegradation | AS | E | 2 | 2 | 5 | ||
3 | ОЕ038 | Industrial Wastewater | AS | E | 2 | 2 | 5 | ||
4 | ОЕ040 | Animal Population Ecology | AS | E | 2 | 2 | 5 | ||
5 | ОЕ041 | Trends in Environmental Protection | AS | E | 2 | 2 | 5 |
- Course type: AO-academic and general education, ТМ-theoretical-methodological, SP-scientific-professional, PА-professional applicative
- Course status: O-obligatory, E-elective block
- Teaching hours: L-lecture, E-exercise, АE-auditory exercises, LE-laboratory exercises, OTF-other teaching forms (seminar work, etc.), SRW-study research work