Biological weapons - toxins and venoms Field of study: Biology
Programme code: W2-S1BI19.2023

Module name: Biological weapons - toxins and venoms
Module code: 1BL_23_83
Programme code: W2-S1BI19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2025/2026
  • summer semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
1. The subject in the form of a seminar is intended to familiarize students with the phenomenon of toxicity and venom in the animal world. Students learn about the most important groups of venomous and irritating animals, venom organs, and mechanisms of action of venoms and toxins. 2. Bee, wasp, tarantula, black mamba. These animals come from different groups, but they have one unique feature in common - they are venomous. They attack for defence or food. They sting and bite in a fraction of a second, injecting venom into the victim's body - a chemical substance that paralyzes or kills. Still, others spit and shoot acid, which effectively saves them from enemy attack. "Bioweapons" is a safe subject about dangerous animals, their venoms and toxins that can also heal and save lives.
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]
During classes and after the course, the student conducts an objective self-assessment of his own work, demonstrates the ability to work independently and in a team, has the habit of updating specialist knowledge, is able to creatively combine information in the field of economics, chemistry and law with biological knowledge, creating syntheses with significant explanatory power. [K01]
 1BL_K01 [3/5] 1BL_K04 [4/5] 1BL_K05 [4/5]
After completing the course, the student is able to name the most important types of toxins, understands the importance of biological sciences in the modern world, is able to describe the scheme of action of venom in a living organism, is able to list the types of first aid in bites and stings. [U01]
 1BL_U03 [3/5] 1BL_U04 [4/5] 1BL_U09 [4/5] 1BL_U10 [4/5] 1BL_U11 [4/5] 1BL_U15 [4/5]
Knows the most important organisms and poisonous animals. Knows and understands the biology of selected groups of venomous animals. Knows the general structure of the venom teeth and sting. Understands the effects of venom and toxins on living organisms. [W01]
 1BL_W01 [3/5] 1BL_W02 [4/5] 1BL_W04 [3/5] 1BL_W06 [2/5] 1BL_W07 [3/5] 1BL_W15 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
discussion classes [01] 15 Description [a03] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
Video show [c02] 
Audio playback / audio drama [c03] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with a programmed textbook [d02] 
Observation [e06] 
Simulation [e07] 
Self-education [f01] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work K01 U01 W01
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
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
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
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
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
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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