Učni načrt predmeta

Predmet:

Seminar I

Course:

Seminar I

Študijski program in stopnja / Study programme and level	Študijska smer / Study field	Letnik / Academic year	Semester / Semester
Ekotehnologije, 3. stopnja	/	1	2
Ecotechnologies, 3rd cycle	/	1	2

Vrsta predmeta / Course type

Obvezni / Mandatory

Univerzitetna koda predmeta / University course code:

EKO3-738

Predavanja Lectures	Seminar Seminar	Vaje Tutorial	Klinične vaje work	Druge oblike študija	Samost. delo Individ. work	ECTS
	30			30	240	10

*Navedena porazdelitev ur velja, če je vpisanih vsaj 15 študentov. Drugače se obseg izvedbe kontaktnih ur sorazmerno zmanjša in prenese v samostojno delo. / This distribution of hours is valid if at least 15 students are enrolled. Otherwise the contact hours are linearly reduced and transfered to individual work.

Nosilec predmeta / Course leader:

prof. dr. Milena Horvat

Sodelavci / Lecturers:

Jeziki / Languages:

Predavanja / Lectures:

Slovenščina, angleščina / Slovenian, English

Vaje / Tutorial:

Pogoji za vključitev v delo oz. za opravljanje študijskih obveznosti:

Prerequisites:

Zaključen študij druge stopnje.

Completed second cycle studies.

Vsebina:

Content (Syllabus outline):

Predmet je namenjen poglobljenemu in kritičnemu obravnavanju aktualnega znanstvenoraziskovalnega problema s področja doktorskega študija študenta. Študent ob podpori nosilca predmeta in mentorja opredeli izbrani raziskovalni problem, sistematično pregleda in kritično ovrednoti relevantno znanstveno literaturo, primerja sodobne raziskovalne pristope in metode ter identificira odprta vprašanja in vrzeli v obstoječem znanju.

Poseben poudarek je namenjen presoji kakovosti in zanesljivosti znanstvenih dokazov, ustreznosti uporabljenih raziskovalnih metod, kritični interpretaciji rezultatov ter argumentiranemu oblikovanju znanstvenih zaključkov. Študent rezultate svojega dela predstavi v obliki strukturirane pisne seminarske naloge ter ustne predstavitve z znanstveno razpravo in zagovorom.

The course is designed for an in-depth and critical examination of a current scientific research problem relevant to the student's doctoral field. With the support of the course leader and supervisor, the student defines a selected research problem, systematically reviews and critically evaluates the relevant scientific literature, compares contemporary research approaches and methods, and identifies open questions and gaps in current knowledge.

Particular emphasis is placed on assessing the quality and reliability of scientific evidence, evaluating the appropriateness of research methods, critically interpreting research results, and developing scientifically sound and well-supported conclusions. The student presents the results in a structured written seminar paper and an oral presentation followed by scientific discussion and defence.

Temeljna literatura in viri / Readings:

Znanstvena literatura s področja seminarja ter literatura s področja pisnega in ustnega komuniciranja s
strokovno javnostjo. / Scientific literature from the field of the seminar and literature on written and oral
communication with the professional public.

Cilji in kompetence:

Objectives and competences:

Cilji predmeta so:

razviti sposobnost prepoznavanja, opredelitve in kritične analize aktualnih znanstvenoraziskovalnih problemov;
razviti sposobnost sistematičnega iskanja, izbire, analize in kritičnega vrednotenja znanstvene literature;
poglobiti razumevanje sodobnih raziskovalnih metod in sposobnost presoje njihove ustreznosti, prednosti in omejitev;
razviti sposobnost povezovanja in sinteze rezultatov različnih raziskav ter prepoznavanja vrzeli v obstoječem znanju;
razviti sposobnost oblikovanja znanstveno utemeljenih argumentov in zaključkov;
razviti veščine znanstvenega pisanja, ustnega predstavljanja ter strokovne in znanstvene razprave;
spodbujati načela raziskovalne integritete, kritičnega mišljenja in odgovorne uporabe znanstvenih virov.

Kompetence

Analitično razmišljanje in prepoznavanje raziskovalnih izzivov: Študenti bodo razvili analitične sposobnosti za prepoznavanje in obravnavo aktualnih znanstveno raziskovalnih problemov ter uporabo sodobnih raziskovalnih metod.

Tehnično znanje na področju ekotehnologij: Študenti bodo pridobili tehnične kompetence za uporabo najnovejših tehnologij in raziskovalnih metod v ekotehnologijah ter za njihovo integracijo v raziskovalne in praktične naloge.

Pisno in znanstveno izražanje: Študenti bodo usposobljeni za pisno izražanje kompleksnih znanstvenih vsebin, kar vključuje sposobnost priprave in pisanja znanstvenih člankov ter pregledov literature.

Ustno komuniciranje in predstavitev: Študenti bodo razvili kompetence za učinkovito ustno komuniciranje znanstvenih ugotovitev, vključno s pripravo in izvedbo seminarjev ter znanstvenih predstavitev, kar vključuje prenos kompleksnih idej na jasen in strukturiran način.

The objectives of the course are to:

develop the ability to identify, define and critically analyse current scientific research problems;
develop the ability to systematically search, select, analyse and critically evaluate scientific literature;
deepen the understanding of contemporary research methods and the ability to assess their appropriateness, strengths and limitations;
develop the ability to integrate and synthesise findings from different studies and identify gaps in existing knowledge;
develop the ability to formulate scientifically sound arguments and conclusions;
develop skills in scientific writing, oral presentation, and professional and scientific discussion;
promote research integrity, critical thinking and responsible use of scientific sources.

Competencies

Analytical Thinking and Identification of Research Challenges: Students will develop analytical skills for identifying and addressing current scientific research problems and applying modern research methods.

Technical Knowledge in Ecotechnologies: Students will acquire technical competencies for using the latest technologies and research methods in ecotechnologies, as well as for integrating them into research and practical tasks.

Written and Scientific Expression: Students will be equipped to express complex scientific content in writing, including the ability to prepare and write scientific articles and literature reviews.

Oral Communication and Presentation: Students will develop competencies for effectively communicating scientific findings orally, including the preparation and delivery of seminars and scientific presentations, ensuring that complex ideas are conveyed in a clear and structured manner.

Predvideni študijski rezultati:

Intendeded learning outcomes:

Po uspešno opravljenem predmetu bo študent sposoben:

opredeliti relevanten in aktualen znanstvenoraziskovalni problem;
samostojno poiskati, izbrati in kritično ovrednotiti relevantno znanstveno literaturo;
primerjati sodobne raziskovalne pristope in metode ter presoditi njihove prednosti in omejitve;
kritično presojati kakovost, zanesljivost in omejitve znanstvenih dokazov;
sintetizirati ugotovitve različnih raziskav in prepoznati pomembne vrzeli v obstoječem znanju;
oblikovati jasne, logične in znanstveno utemeljene zaključke;
pripraviti strukturirano znanstveno besedilo z ustrezno uporabo in navajanjem virov;
jasno predstaviti in argumentirano zagovarjati znanstvene ugotovitve v strokovni razpravi.

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

define a relevant and current scientific research problem;
independently search for, select and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature;
compare contemporary research approaches and methods and assess their strengths and limitations;
critically assess the quality, reliability and limitations of scientific evidence;
synthesise findings from different studies and identify significant gaps in existing knowledge;
formulate clear, logical and scientifically supported conclusions;
prepare a structured scientific text using appropriate scientific sources and referencing;
clearly present and defend scientific findings in a professional scientific discussion.

Metode poučevanja in učenja:

Learning and teaching methods:

Seminar, konzultacije, druge metode

Seminar, consultations, other methods

Načini ocenjevanja:

Delež v % / Weight in %

Assesment:

Pisna seminarska naloga

Written seminar work

Ustna predstavitev z zagovorom seminarske naloge

Oral presentation with the defense of the seminar work

Reference nosilca / Lecturer's references:

1.	BERISHA, Sabina, ŽIVKOVIĆ, Igor, KOTNIK, Jože, LJUBIČ-MLAKAR, Tanja, HORVAT, Milena. Temperature fractionation of mercury in the cement production process using quadrupole mass spectrometry. Cement and concrete research. [Print ed.]. 2022, vol. 162, str. 106970-1-106970-8. ISSN 0008-8846. DOI: 10.1016/j.cemconres.2022.106970.
2.	CHOUHAN, Raghuraj S., GAČNIK, Jan, ŽIVKOVIĆ, Igor, VIJAYAKUMARAN NAIR, Sreekanth, VAN DE VELDE, Nigel Willy, VESEL, Alenka, ŠKET, Primož, GANDHI, Sonu, JERMAN, Ivan, HORVAT, Milena. Green synthesis of a magnetite/graphitic carbon nitride 2D nanocomposite for efficient Hg2+ remediation. Environmental science. Nano. Oct. 2023, vol. 10, iss. 10, str. 2658-2671, ilustr. ISSN 2051-8161
3.	KATSONOURI, Andromachi, SNOJ TRATNIK, Janja, HORVAT, Milena, et al. HBM4EU-MOM: Prenatal methylmercury-exposure control in five countries through suitable dietary advice for pregnancy – Study design and characteristics of participants. International journal of hygiene and environmental health. 2023, vol. 252, [article no.] 114213, str. 1-11, ilustr. ISSN 1438-4639
4.	SNOJ TRATNIK, Janja, KOCMAN, David, HORVAT, Milena, et al. Cadmium exposure in adults across Europe : results from the HBM4EU Aligned Studies survey 2014–2020. International journal of hygiene and environmental health. 2022, vol. 246, str. 114050-1-114050-14. ISSN 1438-4639. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheh.2022.114050.
5.	USENIK, Vanja, ALILOVIĆ OSOLIN, Adna, SNOJ TRATNIK, Janja, JAGODIC HUDOBIVNIK, Marta, MAZEJ, Darja, KOCMAN, David, KONTIĆ, Davor, HORVAT, Milena. Human biomonitoring in support of the Minamata Convention: a case of phasing out dental amalgam. Environmental Health. 2026, vol. 25, article 8. DOI: 10.1186/s12940-025-01255-7.