Xenobiotics in the environment Field of study: Biotechnology
Programme code: W2-S1BT19.2023

Module name: Xenobiotics in the environment
Module code: 1BT_23_25
Programme code: W2-S1BT19.2023
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 module has a project character and is a laboratory encounter with substances that are considered alien to the environment. The substances are derived from our environment and the role of the Students is to familiarise themselves, by searching the specialised literature, with all the information on their chemical structure, transformation in the environment and living organisms, sources of origin and their toxicity to living organisms.
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]
Defines the basic concepts and biochemical processes involved in the transformation of xenobiotics in the environment [1BT_23_25_01]
 1BT_W01 [4/5] 1BT_W02 [4/5]
Explains the effects of environmental pollutants on the metabolism of organisms and describes the phenomena occurring in the environment under the influence of xenobiotics [1BT_23_25_02]
 1BT_W02 [5/5]
Conducts experiments illustrating the problems associated with the transformation and degradation of xenobiotics in the environment and their effects on living organisms [1BT_23_25_03]
 1BT_U04 [4/5] 1BT_U07 [3/5] 1BT_U09 [5/5]
Analyses results obtained from experiments, draws correct conclusions and participates in scientific discussion [1BT_23_25_04]
 1BT_W09 [4/5] 1BT_U01 [4/5] 1BT_U03 [4/5] 1BT_K02 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
laboratory classes [1BT_23_25_fz_1] 20 Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01] 
Simulation [e07]  		course work 1BT_23_25_01 1BT_23_25_02 1BT_23_25_03 1BT_23_25_04
discussion classes [1BT_23_25_fz_2] 15 Working with a computer [d01] 
Project scheduling [e04]  		course work 1BT_23_25_01 1BT_23_25_02 1BT_23_25_04
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
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
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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