Ecosystems under anthropogenic pressure Field of study: Biology
Programme code: W2-S1BI19.2025

Module name: Ecosystems under anthropogenic pressure
Module code: 1BL_23_39
Programme code: W2-S1BI19.2025
Semester:
  • summer semester 2027/2028
  • winter semester 2027/2028
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 aims to familiarise the student with the new ecological systems in industrial regions and to provide knowledge on atmospheric pollution, soil degradation, and circulation of xenobionts in the trophic chain. Students will learn mechanisms of anthropopressure and methods of studying this phenomenon and identifying various factors of anthropopressure, types of transformations of phytocenoses forest and non-forest phytocenoses. The module introduces the knowledge of changes in the abundance of insects in biocenoses with particular emphasis on the gradations and principles of the division of selected groups of insects about the type of diseases they cause.
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]
Uses acquired knowledge of ecology based on various sources, including internet sources, in the process of self-education as well as in the process of raising awareness and ecological safety in environmental education. [K_01]
 1BL_K01 [5/5] 1BL_K02 [3/5] 1BL_K04 [4/5] 1BL_K05 [4/5]
The student communicates using specialised terminology; can participate in the debate - present and evaluate different opinions and positions on anthropopressure in ecosystems and discuss them. [U_01]
 1BL_U03 [4/5] 1BL_U10 [5/5] 1BL_U11 [4/5] 1BL_U14 [4/5]
Can apply the methods learned and use the knowledge to assess the degree of transformation of selected ecosystems. Be able to list basic ways of preventing invasions of selected species with particular emphasis on insect pests of tree stands. [U_02]
 1BL_U01 [4/5] 1BL_U02 [3/5] 1BL_U03 [4/5] 1BL_U11 [4/5] 1BL_U12 [5/5]
Describes and classifies the causes of the ecological crisis at global, continental and regional scales. Is aware of the effect of alien species introduction and synatropisation. Knows the circulation of xenobionts in degraded ecosystems and their blockage in biomass and soils [W_01]
 1BL_W01 [3/5] 1BL_W02 [4/5] 1BL_W04 [4/5] 1BL_W07 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
laboratory classes [01] 35 Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Demonstration-imitation [c06] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01] 
Observation [e06] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K_01 U_01 U_02 W_01
discussion classes [02] 10 Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		course work U_01 W_01
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
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
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
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.
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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