The study guide *Ecology and Environmental Protection* constitutes an integrated educational package—a unified publication comprising the various types of instructional materials required to conduct all forms of classes for this discipline. It includes an introduction, instructional and practical sections, a list of topics for independent study by master's students, and a bibliography. It was developed in accordance with the educational standard for the *Ecology and Environmental Protection* discipline, as outlined in the requirements regarding the mandatory minimum content and training standards for students in these specializations.