The manual describes the issues of general ecology, features of geospheric shells of the Earth, issues of geoecology as a complex discipline at the intersection of ecology, geology, geochemistry, biology and geography as an interdisciplinary scientific direction . The sections devoted to environmental protection are more applied, contain information and information about the practical applications of acquired knowledge in the development of EIA projects, in solving environmental and legal issues, conducting geoecological monitoring .. The elements of reference and accompanying character are presented as fully as possible. The manual will be useful not only for applicants entering the magistracy, but also for undergraduate students mastering the academic disciplines of the main educational program "Ecology and Environmental Management .