Nature of the Upper Silesia Field of study: Biology
Programme code: W2-S1BI19.2023

Module name: Nature of the Upper Silesia
Module code: 1BL_23_71
Programme code: W2-S1BI19.2023
Semester: 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 scope of the course covers the issues of biodiversity on the local scale, namely characteristics of its diversity, assessment of its condition, changes, and threats. The student learns about the most valuable elements of regional nature (species, plant communities, natural habitats, types of landscape) and objects and areas under legal protection. The aim of the course is to familiarize with the diversity of flora, forest and non-forest vegetation, habitats, and fauna in Upper Silesia compared to other regions of the country. The student becomes acquainted with the natural values ​​of Upper Silesia and changes occurring here with threats to vegetation, fauna, and habitats on a general level as well as in detail on the example of objects visited during the field visits. The acquired knowledge and skills will contribute to the understanding of the functioning of nature in conditions of strong anthropopressure and will justify the need to preserve and protect its diversity. The subject allows you to learn about the role of natural and anthropogenic areas in the large-industrial landscape and their role in preserving the diversity of plants and animals. It provides knowledge about the impact of anthropogenic pressure on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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 justifies the need to protect nature in the region and raise social awareness in this matter. [K01]
 1BL_K02 [5/5] 1BL_K05 [4/5]
Demonstrates knowledge of the diversity of vegetation, fauna, and habitats of Upper Silesia compared to other regions of Poland and describes the state of their development and preservation. [U01]
 1BL_U03 [5/5] 1BL_U10 [4/5]
The student presents threats and describes ways to protect the flora and fauna of Upper Silesia. [U02]
 1BL_U03 [4/5] 1BL_U04 [4/5] 1BL_U10 [5/5]
Defines and explains the impact of human activity on the state of preservation and functioning of the flora and fauna of the region. [U03]
 1BL_U03 [5/5]
Identifies and describes protected areas established in Upper Silesia and recognizes other valuable natural elements. [U04]
 1BL_U03 [5/5] 1BL_U11 [4/5]
The student presents the knowledge of the regional nature protection strategy, discusses the methods, and characterizes the actions aimed at its preservation and protection. [U05]
 1BL_U03 [4/5] 1BL_U04 [4/5] 1BL_U10 [4/5] 1BL_U11 [5/5]
Defines, classifies, and describes the basic concepts and terms concerning the nature of Upper Silesia and its protection. [W01]
 1BL_W01 [5/5] 1BL_W04 [4/5]
The student presents the relationship between the formation of associations of plants and animals and the conditions of the habitat, taking into account the specificity of the region, and defines the role of anthropogenic factors in maintaining the diversity of plants and animals in urbanized and industrialized areas. [W02]
 1BL_W04 [4/5] 1BL_W07 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [01] 10 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work U01 U02 U03 U04 U05 W01 W02
laboratory classes [02] 35 Description [a03] 
Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Demonstration-imitation [c06] 
Value-based methods – affective methods [c08] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Observation [e06] 
Practice-as-research [e08] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K01 U01 U02 U03 U04 U05 W01 W02
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
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
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
Undertaking, on one’s own initiative and individually, activities aimed at expanding the scope or depth of the teaching content, also beyond the walls of the University [e01] Activities complementary to the classes
a set of activities undertaken independently and on the student's own initiative, aimed at expanding the depth and scope of knowledge and skills, their revision and repetition, retention or verification, also activities carried outside the university, e.g., in a culture promoting or educational institution, a laboratory, in the open air, etc.; also self-education
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