Animal biodiversity Field of study: Biotechnology
Programme code: W2-S1BT19.2023

Module name: Animal biodiversity
Module code: 1BT_23_09
Programme code: W2-S1BT19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The subject is designed to familiarize biotechnology students with biodiversity in the animal world in an easy and accessible way. After completing the course, students will gain knowledge about the most important groups of animals (invertebrates and vertebrates), including their external structure, biology, occurrence and importance for humans, economy and biotechnology. Students will have the ability to recognize the most important types of animals and the competence to use their knowledge and apply it in biotechnological works and research.
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 shows a critical attitude in receiving information about the diversity of the living world, transmitted by the mass media [K01]
 1BT_K02 [3/5] 1BT_K03 [4/5] 1BT_K04 [2/5]
The student understands the basic principles of ethical conduct during the acquisition of material for biotechnological research [K02]
 1BT_K04 [5/5] 1BT_K05 [3/5]
The student is able to recognize and classify different groups of animals on the basis of didactic preparations [U01]
 1BT_U01 [3/5] 1BT_U02 [5/5] 1BT_U04 [4/5] 1BT_U07 [3/5] 1BT_U09 [4/5]
The student shows understanding of the threats to the biodiversity of the world of plants, fungi and animals and the basic forms of its protection [U02]
 1BT_U01 [3/5] 1BT_U02 [4/5] 1BT_U04 [4/5] 1BT_U07 [4/5] 1BT_U09 [4/5] 1BT_U11 [3/5]
The student defines, classifies and describes the basic concepts and terms used to characterize various groups of animals [W01]
 1BT_W02 [3/5] 1BT_W03 [4/5] 1BT_W04 [5/5] 1BT_W11 [2/5]
The student recognizes and describes the physiological processes characteristic of selected groups of animals. [W02]
 1BT_W02 [3/5] 1BT_W03 [4/5] 1BT_W13 [2/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
discussion classes [01] 10 Description [a03] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with a programmed textbook [d02] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K01 K02 U01 U02 W01 W02
laboratory classes [02] 20 Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K01 K02 U01 U02 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
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
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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