Zoology – Protozoa and Invertebrates Field of study: Biology
Programme code: W2-S1BI19.2023

Module name: Zoology – Protozoa and Invertebrates
Module code: 1BL_23_09
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:
The module enables students to learn about the diversity of organisms representing the Protista and Animalia kingdoms. The principles of recognising and describing taxa are presented during lectures and seminars. An outline of the history of zoology and its importance in the systematics of biological research is presented. Basic concepts in the field of systematic zoology are defined. Morphological and anatomical features of representatives of particular types within the mentioned kingdoms are described in detail. The presented overview of types is based on phylogenetic relationships. Life cycles and biology of selected species of protozoa and invertebrates are discussed. During the classes, the main groups of protozoa and invertebrates are discussed in detail, along with their morphology and anatomy characteristics. Both microscopic preparations, museum collections and live specimens are demonstrated. The student acquires the skills of careful observation and the presentation of observed objects using schematic drawings.
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]
The student can efficiently use the basic techniques of light microscopy to observe and describe the characteristics of organisms, identify common species of invertebrate animals and describe their biology, as well as their role in nature and importance and identifies species of legally protected invertebrates. [U01]
 1BL_W02 [2/5] 1BL_W04 [2/5] 1BL_W06 [2/5] 1BL_W07 [3/5] 1BL_U03 [1/5] 1BL_U04 [2/5] 1BL_U05 [1/5] 1BL_U09 [1/5] 1BL_U11 [1/5]
The student defines concepts and terms used in systematic zoology, describes the morphological and anatomical features of representatives of distinct taxonomic groups within protozoa and invertebrates, demonstrates knowledge of life cycles of protozoa and invertebrates, understands phylogenetic relationships within them, compares and discusses views on the classification of their representatives and shows understanding the threats to biodiversity and the primary forms of its protection. [W01]
 1BL_W02 [2/5] 1BL_W04 [2/5] 1BL_W06 [2/5] 1BL_W07 [3/5] 1BL_U03 [1/5] 1BL_U04 [1/5] 1BL_U10 [2/5] 1BL_K01 [1/5] 1BL_K05 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
discussion classes [01] 25 Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Video show [c02] 
Self-education [f01]  		exam W01
laboratory classes [02] 45 Description [a03] 
Video show [c02] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01] 
Observation [e06]  		course work U01 W01
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
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
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
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