Economy botanic Field of study: Biology
Programme code: W2-S1BI19.2023

Module name: Economy botanic
Module code: 1BL_23_72
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: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to broaden the student's botanical knowledge with the use of various plant species in human life. At the same time, it aims to make people aware of the scale of their importance and the possibility of developing various applications. The module provides the student with knowledge on the grouping of vascular plants due to their use in human life (e.g. food (including fodder plants), medicinal, dyeing, and spices). It also describes the features that make plants useful (e.g. the presence of chemical compounds, decorative values). In addition, it teaches the taxonomic identification of crop and wild plant species, as well as products obtained from them. The student consolidates knowledge about the basic groups of organic compounds (classifies their belonging to specific groups of secondary metabolites), which are obtained from individual plants. The subject also familiarizes the student with issues related to threats to the genetic resources of crops and threats to the natural environment through the introduction of new varieties or the introduction of species of foreign origin.
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 useful potential of plants and the need for their sustainable use. [K01]
 1BL_K04 [5/5] 1BL_K05 [4/5]
Identifies the selected useful plant species, cultivated and wild in Poland (native and alien). [U01]
 1BL_U01 [5/5]
Taxonomically classifies species of vascular plants of useful importance for humans, determines their origin, and characterizes their features. [W01]
 1BL_W02 [5/5] 1BL_W07 [3/5]
Describes the most important groups of secondary metabolites (alkaloids, terpenoids, phenolic compounds) and their functions in plants. [W02]
 1BL_W02 [4/5]
Identifies threats to the natural environment resulting from the intensive exploitation of plants and the introduction of alien plants, and new varieties of crops, including genetically modified ones. [W03]
 1BL_W05 [3/5] 1BL_W07 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
laboratory classes [L_01] 20 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Exhibition [c01] 
Demonstration-imitation [c06] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  		course work K01 U01
lecture [W_01] 10 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  course work W01 W02 W03
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
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation 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
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
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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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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