Techniques of plant tissues analysis Field of study: Biology
Programme code: W2-S1BI19.2023

Module name: Techniques of plant tissues analysis
Module code: 1BL_23_52
Programme code: W2-S1BI19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2026/2027
  • winter semester 2026/2027
  • summer semester 2025/2026
  • winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
Modern science uses methods that allow for the analysis of the spatiotemporal location of proteins, wall components, hormones, enzymes, and other compounds involved in the regulation of plant development. Histochemical techniques, and in particular immunohistochemistry, are an indispensable research tool for a biology student. The aim of the course is to provide students with practical skills in the detection of plant cell components using histological and immunohistochemical techniques. The laboratory includes: 1/ Practical learning of: a) Procedures used to prepare plant material for histological and immunohistochemical analyses. b) Selected, modern histological methods. c) Immunohistochemical methods for localization of cell wall components. 2/ Making photographic documentation and its analysis. In addition, the student will gain knowledge about the practical principles of working with a light microscope (fluorescent, laser scanning confocal microscope) and will consolidate practical skills in the preparation of microscopic preparations.
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]
Discusses the possibilities of using known histological techniques in biotechnology and related fields. [K01]
 1BL_K01 [3/5]
Can use the basic research techniques and tools of experimental biology to analyze plant cells and tissues, as well as microscopic and immunohistochemical methods to describe the structure and function of plants. [U01]
 1BL_U01 [3/5]
Can work independently and communicate with a group during teamwork. [U02]
 1BL_U11 [5/5]
Knows and understands the methodology of experimental biological research allowing for histological analysis of plant cells and tissues using various techniques, including molecular ones, and basic theories in biology. [W01]
 1BL_W08 [5/5]
Knows and understands the structure and functioning of plant organisms at a specific level of life organization. [W02]
 1BL_W04 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
laboratory classes [L_1] 40 Screen presentation [c07] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  		course work U01 U02 W02
lecture [W_1] 5 Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		exam K01 W01
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
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
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
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
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