Basics of mycology Field of study: Biology
Programme code: W2-S1BI19.2023

Module name: Basics of mycology
Module code: 1BL_23_08
Programme code: W2-S1BI19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 1
Purpose and description of the content of education:
Aims: to explain and approximate the systematic position of fungi and fungi-like organisms, taking into account the latest trends in systematics. The module introduces and discusses the systematic position of fungal biota (fungi and fungus-like organisms) based on various biological criteria of these organisms. It includes a review of the diversity of the phyla and classes of myxomycota, fungi and lichenized fungi (lichens) along with an approximation of the issues of development cycles, phylogeny and evolutionary tendencies. The content includes: - characteristics of concepts related to the biology and morphology of fungi and fungus-like organisms; - systematic review of groups of fungi and fungus-like organisms. The use of fungal and fungus-like organisms by humans and the main threats caused by these organisms are also discussed.
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]
student demonstrates an appropriate level of knowledge and understanding of biological terminology appropriate for the studied field and related fields [W1]
 1BL_W02 [2/5] 1BL_W08 [1/5] 1BL_K04 [1/5]
has knowledge about the differences in the structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, as well as knowledge about the organization of fungal tissues, organs and functional relationships between them [W2]
 1BL_W03 [1/5] 1BL_U01 [1/5]
has basic knowledge of the classification of fungal organisms against the background of general biological diversity, understands the phenomena and natural processes that shape it [W3]
 1BL_W07 [1/5] 1BL_W08 [1/5]
actively participates in debates, seminars, discussions, is able to present and evaluate various opinions and positions, is able to work independently and with a group during teamwork [W4]
 1BL_U10 [1/5] 1BL_U11 [1/5]
knows the principles of health and safety at work [W5]
 1BL_W12 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
discussion classes [01Kw] 5 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Video show [c02] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a programmed textbook [d02] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Individual work with a text [f02] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work W1 W2 W3 W4
laboratory classes [02L] 10 Exhibition [c01] 
Video show [c02] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01] 
Observation [e06] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work W1 W2 W3 W5
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)
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary 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.
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
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
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