Water molecular monitoring Field of study: Aquamatics - Interdisciplinary Management of Water Environments
Programme code: W2-S2AQA24.2024

Module name: Water molecular monitoring
Module code: AQ_016
Programme code: W2-S2AQA24.2024
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 6
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module would likely aim to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the molecular techniques and tools used in monitoring aquatic environments. The learning outcomes would focus on both theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to assess and analyze aquatic ecosystems at the molecular level.
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]
Acquire and understand the basic principles of molecular biology and genetics as they apply to aquatic organisms and ecosystems. [01]
 AQ2_W01 [4/5]
Understand the dynamics of aquatic ecosystems and the role of molecular monitoring in assessing biodiversity, population dynamics and ecosystem health. [02]
 AQ2_W01 [4/5]
Identify and evaluate different molecular markers used in aquatic monitoring, such as DNA, RNA and protein markers. [03]
 AQ2_W02 [4/5]
Demonstrate the ability to collect, handle and preserve water and biological samples for molecular analysis. [04]
 AQ2_U01 [4/5]
Analyze molecular data using bioinformatics tools to interpret genetic diversity, identify species and assess population structures. [05]
 AQ2_U03 [4/5] AQ2_W02 [4/5]
Develop a critical opinion on whether a molecular approach is appropriate, define its limitations, and identify additional approaches to integrate monitoring approaches to address an environmental question. [06]
 AQ2_U08 [4/5]
Based on the acquired knowledge, he/she will be able to organise teamwork leading to the solution of a problem in the field of aquatic molecular ecology and take a leading role in the team, carrying out the task according to the principles of good laboratory and field practices and interpersonal coexistence, and prepare a report on the completion of the task. [07]
 AQ2_U10 [4/5] AQ2_K01 [4/5]
Uses the acquired knowledge in the field of molecular ecology based on various sources, including internet sources, in the process of self-education as well as in the process of awareness raising and ecological safety and ecological education in accordance with the principles of ethics. [08]
 AQ2_W04 [4/5] AQ2_U01 [4/5] AQ2_U10 [4/5] AQ2_K05 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [01] 40 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  exam 01 02 03
laboratory classes [02] 20 Demonstration-imitation [c06] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  		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
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
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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