Biology in aquamatics Field of study: Aquamatics - Interdisciplinary Management of Water Environments
Programme code: W2-S2AQA24.2024

Module name: Biology in aquamatics
Module code: AQ_007
Programme code: W2-S2AQA24.2024
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 6
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to familiarize the student with selected issues related to aquatic ecosystems. The module shows the properties of water and cycles of biogenic and potentially toxic elements and chemicals in aquatic environments. It presents the biotic and abiotic components of aquatic ecosystems and their interactions. Familiarizes with ecological formations and their adaptations to life in water. It presents trophic relationships in aquatic ecosystems and familiarizes with contemporary threats to their biodiversity. It presents the techniques for hydrobiological, ecological and ecotoxicological investigations.
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]
Having basic knowledge about the properties of water and the circulation of basic elements in aquatic ecosystems. [01]
 AQ2_W01 [4/5]
Knowledge of factors shaping aquatic biocoenoses and understanding the mechanisms of their impact on living organisms. [02]
 AQ2_W01 [3/5] AQ2_U06 [3/5] AQ2_W02 [3/5]
Possessing knowledge about the functioning of aquatic ecosystems and understanding their trophic relationships. [03]
 AQ2_W01 [3/5] AQ2_W04 [3/5]
Recognizing aquatic organisms using identification keys. [04]
 AQ2_W01 [2/5] AQ2_W02 [2/5]
Identification of threats related to human activity, the ability to assess their scale and impact on the biodiversity of aquatic ecosystems [05]
 AQ2_W03 [4/5]
Ability to apply hydrobiological and research techniques and methods for water quality testing [06]
 AQ2_U02 [3/5] AQ2_U03 [3/5] AQ2_U04 [3/5] AQ2_U07 [3/5]
Ability to solve the problem in the field of aquatic ecosystems in team work and to prepare a report on the task completion. [07]
 AQ2_U11 [4/5] AQ2_K01 [4/5] AQ2_K02 [4/5]
Ability to promote ethical attitudes in relation to aquatic ecosystems [08]
 AQ2_K04 [3/5] AQ2_K05 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [01] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Demonstration-imitation [c06]  		exam 01 02 03
laboratory classes [02] 45 Demonstration-imitation [c06] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01] 
Observation [e06]  		course work 04 05 06 07 08
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
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
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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