Participants who complete the course and present their results will receive a certificate of participation in the POLCA Summer School as well as a certificate of completion with 4 ECTS points (European Credit Transfer System).

Knowledge

1. Students understand and correctly describe the basic physical, biological, chemical, and geological phenomena, and natural processes taking place in the aquatic environment with a particular focus on the marine environment.
2. Students know the importance of basic techniques, research methods, and tools used to describe and interpret phenomena and processes occurring in the aquatic environment.
3. Students are able to describe basic concepts related to the functioning of coastal areas in the Baltic Sea.
4. Students recognize potential threats to the aquatic environment resulting from the development of civilization, in particular from intense human impact in the coastal areas of the seas.

Skills

1. Students are able to plan research and measurements individually and in teams, both in the field and in a laboratory, using appropriately selected measuring and analytical techniques, adequate to the research problem.
2. Students are able to analytically and synthetically elaborate research and analysis results, and on their basis, draw correct conclusions.
3. Students are able to work individually and cooperate in laboratory and field groups, performing various functions and performing various tasks.
4. Students are aware of the risks and threats associated with working as an oceanographer in the laboratory, at sea, and on land, and apply the principles of safety at work.