Vegetation diversity Field of study: Biology
Programme code: W2-S1BI19.2023

Module name: Vegetation diversity
Module code: 1BL_23_56
Programme code: W2-S1BI19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2026/2027
  • summer 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:
The Vegetation Diversity module enables the student to learn about: the reasons for the formation and models of vegetation organization; abiotic factors affecting their diversity; general characteristics of plant communities at the level of physiognomic, typological and syntaxonomic units; variability of vegetation layers and climatic, geographic and habitat gradients. The recommended curriculum content will enable the students to learn the basics of geobotany. The acquired knowledge and skills will contribute to understanding the state of the environment with the help of vegetation.
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]
Can apply the known methods and use knowledge to describe plant formations and ecosystems. [U1]
 1BL_U01 [3/5] 1BL_U03 [3/5] 1BL_U07 [3/5] 1BL_U09 [4/5]
Is aware of the possibility of using the knowledge of vegetation in practice. [U2]
 1BL_U03 [3/5] 1BL_U04 [2/5] 1BL_U13 [2/5]
Explains the causes of formation and explains the models of vegetation organization. [W1]
 1BL_W01 [3/5] 1BL_W02 [4/5] 1BL_W04 [4/5] 1BL_W07 [3/5]
Explains the abiotic factors of the environment affecting the diversity of vegetation. [W2]
 1BL_W01 [4/5] 1BL_W02 [3/5] 1BL_W04 [4/5] 1BL_W07 [1/5]
Defines, classifies and describes different types of vegetation. [W3]
 1BL_W02 [3/5] 1BL_W04 [2/5] 1BL_W07 [4/5] 1BL_W08 [2/5]
Knows the basic concepts and terms in the field of geobotany. [W4]
 1BL_W02 [4/5] 1BL_W04 [2/5] 1BL_W07 [4/5]
Recognizes indicator species of the main syntaxonomic units. [W5]
 1BL_W07 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [F1] 10 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Description [a03] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		exam U1 W1 W2 W3 W4
laboratory classes [F2] 20 Description [a03] 
Activating method – seminar / proseminar [b05] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Project scheduling [e04] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work U1 U2 W1 W3 W4 W5
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
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
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
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
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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