Model organisms Field of study: Biotechnology
Programme code: W2-S1BT19.2023

Module name: Model organisms
Module code: 1BT_23_38
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: 1
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the course "Model organisms" is to characterize at various levels of organization (from morphological to molecular) organisms defined as model organisms in biological research, with particular emphasis on their use in biotechnology. Both animals will be presented (different species that are used in embryology, apoptosis, signaling and metabolic pathways, embryonic development of anamniotes, ecotoxicology and soil bioremediation); plants (cytogenetic and molecular research, mechanisms of cell/tissue differentiation regulation, metabolic activity) and microorganisms (model organisms in genetic research, structural and functional genomics, biotechnological research, including industrial biotechnology: the use of microorganisms to produce compounds useful to humans; obtaining insulin, vaccine development, etc.
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]
Student knows the characteristics of the model organism and understands its importance in various branches of biotechnology [1BT​_44​_1]
 1BT_W05 [4/5]
Student notices the physico-chemical and biological processes occurring in nature and their molecular basis [1BT​_44​_2]
 1BT_W02 [3/5]
Student notices the complex relationships that occur in nature [1BT​_44​_3]
 1BT_W04 [3/5]
Student is aware of the benefits and risks associated with the use of model organisms in biotechnology [1BT​_44​_4]
 1BT_W08 [3/5]
Student searches for the latest literature, knows how to present examples and discuss the development of research on model organisms [1BT​_44​_5]
 1BT_U02 [3/5]
When preparing for a discussion, student demonstrates the ability to work independently as well as work and communicate in a team [1BT​_44​_6]
 1BT_U04 [3/5]
Critically assesses information available in the mass media [1BT​_44​_7]
 1BT_K01 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
discussion classes [1BT​_44​_fs​_1] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Description [a03] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work 1BT​_44​_1 1BT​_44​_2 1BT​_44​_3 1BT​_44​_4 1BT​_44​_5 1BT​_44​_6 1BT​_44​_7
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
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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