Specific features of teaching ecology at a military university: integration of science, safety, and patriotism

teaching ecology at a military university is a unique pedagogical task that requires the synthesis of fundamental ecological knowledge with the requirements of military service, ensuring national security, and shaping the ecological culture of future officers. The purpose of this study is to analyze the specifics of teaching the discipline «Ecology» at a military university, which integrates scientific training, applied aspects of security, and patriotic education. The study uses analysis and comparison of the features of teaching ecology for military specialists. The requirements for the course are considered from the perspective of the state, society, and global trends, including environmental safety as part of the national security strategy, the development of resource-saving technologies, and environmental legislation. The specific characteristics of the educational environment in a military university are identified, including the priority of upbringing over education, strict regulation of the educational process, high discipline and organization. The key sections of the discipline «Ecology» are defined: general ecology, environmental law, military ecology. The structure of environmental training is developed, including scientific, technological, legal, safety and patriotic components. Effective teaching methods are proposed, such as: problem-based learning, case-study, business and military role-playing games, practical classes. Teaching ecology for military specialists requires the integration of scientific knowledge, practical skills and patriotic values. Promising areas of development include deepening the integration between training components, developing new teaching methods, expanding scientific research in the field of military ecology, strengthening the practical focus of training, and developing international cooperation. The implementation of these areas will contribute to improving the quality of military training and strengthening national security.

environmental education, military university, military ecology, environmental safety, teaching methods, patriotic education, and officer training