Microscopic Methods Field of study: Biophysics
Programme code: W4-S1BF19.2025

Module name: Microscopic Methods
Module code: W4-BF-S1-4-23-20
Programme code: W4-S1BF19.2025
Semester: summer semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 6
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module aims to familiarize students with the theoretical basis and practical use of optical, electron, and atomic force microscopes to study biological matter, medicinal substances, and materials. Classes include issues related to the preparation of preparations for examination, the construction and principles of operation of microscopes, and techniques for recording and analyzing images.
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]
The student knows the methods of preparing biological specimens for microscopic observation. [E1]
 W02 [1/5] W03 [1/5] U03 [1/5]
The student has an in-depth knowledge of the physical basis of the operation of various microscopes. [E2]
 W07 [1/5]
The student can plan and carry out measurements using various microscopes. [E3]
 U04 [1/5] U10 [1/5]
The student can conduct an analysis of obtained microscopic images and prepare a report on the research. [E4]
 U06 [1/5] U07 [1/5] U08 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [FZ1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  course work E1 E2
laboratory classes [FZ2] 60 Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  course work E3 E4
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
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation 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
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
Development of a corrective action plan as well as supplementary/corrective tasks [d02] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reviewing and selecting tasks and activities enabling the elimination of errors indicated by the academic teacher, their verification or correction resulting in completing the task with at least the minimum passing grade
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Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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