Basics of ichtyology Field of study: Aquamatics - Interdisciplinary Management of Water Environments
Programme code: W2-S1AQ20.2023

Module name: Basics of ichtyology
Module code: W2-AQ-S1-034
Programme code: W2-S1AQ20.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2025/2026
  • summer semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The effects of education in the field of ichthyology implemented during lectures and field classes are identified with basic knowledge allowing to recognize fish species and learn the basics of their biology. Of particular importance in education in the field of ichthyology is the recognition and correct explanation of mutual relations and connections between the abiotic features of subsurface waters and the species composition of fish.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): Basics of chemistry [W2-AQ-S1-012]
Basics of ecology [W2-AQ-S1-014]
Basics of hydrobiology [W2-AQ-S1-008]
Basics of hydrology [W2-AQ-S1-009]
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Zna podstawowe metody badawcze w ichtiologii, potrafi korzystać ze źródeł informacji o ichtiofaunie. [W2-AQ-S1-034 _1]
 AQ1_W01 [4/5] AQ1_W05 [4/5]
Rozumie podstawowe pojęcia związane z wodami słodkowodnymi i morskimi będącymi środowiskiem życia ryb. [W2-AQ-S1-034 _2]
 AQ1_W01 [4/5] AQ1_W05 [4/5] AQ1_U04 [4/5]
Rozumie funkcjonowanie ekosystemów wodnych jako środowiska życia ryb w aspekcie lokalnym, regionalnym i globalnym. [W2-AQ-S1-034 _3]
 AQ1_W01 [3/5] AQ1_W02 [3/5] AQ1_W04 [3/5] AQ1_W05 [3/5]
Potrafi rozpoznawać gatunki ryb słodkowodnych oraz zna ich biologię. [W2-AQ-S1-034 _4]
 AQ1_W04 [2/5] AQ1_W05 [2/5]
Potrafi wykonać podstawowe pomiary cech biometrycznych ryb i dokonać ich interpretacji. [W2-AQ-S1-034_5]
 AQ1_W01 [2/5] AQ1_W02 [2/5] AQ1_W04 [2/5] AQ1_W05 [2/5] AQ1_U10 [2/5] AQ1_U06 [2/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-AQS1- 034 fs 1] 10 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Description [a03] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07]  		course work W2-AQ-S1-034 _1 W2-AQ-S1-034 _2 W2-AQ-S1-034 _3
field practice [W2-AQS1- 034 fs 2] 15 Demonstration-imitation [c06] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Observation [e06]  		course work W2-AQ-S1-034 _4 W2-AQ-S1-034_5
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Review of internship documentation [d03] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
an analysis of the portfolio of documentation obtained during internship, including professional internship, and other practical classes and studio sessions, as well as the documentation developed in order to obtain credit for such classes; verification of the description, necessary attachments, opinions and grades before submitting the portfolio for acceptance
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Module description (PDF)
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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