Diversity of plant world Field of study: Biology
Programme code: W2-S1BI19.2023

Module name: Diversity of plant world
Module code: 1BL_23_07
Programme code: W2-S1BI19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 6
Purpose and description of the content of education:
Objectives: to familiarize students with the basics and main directions of diversity in the world of plants on the basis of their contemporary variability and systematics, based on the main groups of extinct plants. The subject "Diversity of the plant world" reviews the diversity of prokaryotic and eukaryotic algae, spore and seed plants with an explanation of morphological diversity, developmental cycles, phylogeny and evolutionary trends. The subject includes the following issues: -Prokaryotic photoautotrophs, - Eukaryotic algae, - Land invasion by plants with role of bryophytes and psilophytes, Telome theory, -Fossil and modern ferns, -Primordial seed plants, -Gymnosperms, -Angiosperms - modern classification; -Angiosperms - an overview of orders and families.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
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]
demonstrates an appropriate level of knowledge and understanding of biological terminology appropriate for the studied field and the implemented module [W1]
 1BL_W02 [1/5]
has knowledge about the differences in the structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, as well as knowledge about the organization of tissues, organs and functional relationships between them, is able to communicate using specialized terminology appropriate for biological sciences [W2]
 1BL_W03 [1/5] 1BL_U04 [1/5]
has basic knowledge of the classification of organisms, biodiversity, understands the natural phenomena and processes that shape it and the impact of man on the environment [W3]
 1BL_W07 [1/5]
knows the principles of occupational health and safety and ergonomics [W4]
 1BL_W12 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [01w] 10 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Description [a03] 
Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Exhibition [c01] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a programmed textbook [d02] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		exam W1 W2 W3
practical classes [02L] 60 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – educational games [b03] 
Exhibition [c01] 
Video show [c02] 
Demonstration-imitation [c06] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a programmed textbook [d02] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01] 
Observation [e06] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work W1 W2 W3 W4
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)
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Development of a corrective action plan as well as supplementary/corrective tasks [d02] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reviewing and selecting tasks and activities enabling the elimination of errors indicated by the academic teacher, their verification or correction resulting in completing the task with at least the minimum passing grade
Participation in non-obligatory teaching, research or organizational grants intensifying the achievement of the assumed learning outcomes [e03] Activities complementary to the classes
research, artistic, social and other activities not indicated in the curriculum, undertaken on the student’s own initiative as a way of supplementing, enriching or extending the content and activities indicated in the module curriculum, intensifying the achievement of learning outcomes
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