Practical aspects of nature protection Field of study: Biology
Programme code: W2-S1BI19.2023

Module name: Practical aspects of nature protection
Module code: 1BL_23_70
Programme code: W2-S1BI19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2026/2027
  • summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to present the effects of specific activities in nature protection against the background of selected methods at the level of species, natural habitat, surface forms of nature, and landscape protection on specific examples in the immediate vicinity. The module analyzes the issues of species protection in situ, ex-situ, reintroduction, and ecological restitution, taking into account legal conditions. Selected examples also emphasize the importance of knowledge of the biology of the species in its effective protection. The student will also learn about the methodology of identifying natural habitats and the principles of their monitoring. The aspect of threats caused by invasive alien species and methodological approaches to combating them are also discussed. The student is introduced to the issues of ecosystem services as one of the motivations for the protection of individual elements of the natural environment.
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 is aware of the need to take protective measures due to the economic importance of individual elements of the natural environment for humans. [K01]
 1BL_K05 [5/5]
Interprets the impact of changing ecological conditions, including climate changes, on the condition of individual elements of the natural environment. [U01]
 1BL_U03 [5/5] 1BL_U07 [4/5]
The student indicates the need for a comprehensive approach to nature conservation with the use of its biological basics. [U02]
 1BL_U03 [4/5]
The student has knowledge about the diversity of plants and animals and the general conditions of the diversity of vegetation and knows the principles of monitoring species and natural habitats. [W01]
 1BL_W07 [5/5] 1BL_W08 [4/5]
The student knows the basic legal acts concerning nature protection in the country, in Europe, and in the world, and discusses various practical solutions in specific cases of conservation activities. [W02]
 1BL_W02 [3/5] 1BL_W07 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [01] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07]  		course work W01 W02
field practice [02] 30 Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01] 
Observation [e06] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work K01 U01 U02
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
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
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
Consulting the schedule [b03] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
getting acquainted with the class schedule, possibly in the presence of the year tutor, in order to optimize participation in classes, including those supplementary to the core subjects listed in the pursued study programme
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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