BSc seminar I Field of study: Biology
Programme code: W2-S1BI19.2023

Module name: BSc seminar I
Module code: 1BL_23_31
Programme code: W2-S1BI19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2026/2027
  • winter 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 purpose of the module is to prepare the student to independently develop topics related to the research direction of the selected research team or promoter based on the analysis of the latest literature on the subject. Within the framework of the module, the student completes the knowledge and skills related to participation in scientific discussion, expands the ability to research problems and methods, with particular emphasis on the research profile of the selected unit or promoter, reviews the current world literature in the field of biology and also develops seminar chosen topics.
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 demonstrates the need to continuously update knowledge in biology and related sciences, including issues and research directions consistent with the Institute's or the thesis supervisor's research profile. [K_1]
 1BL_K01 [5/5] 1BL_K04 [5/5]
The student improves personal self-presentation and scientific discussion skills. [K_2]
 1BL_K03 [3/5]
The student subjects his activity to constructive criticism and considers the instructor's comments and other class participants' needs in his conduct. [K_3]
 1BL_K02 [3/5]
The student presents the latest developments in the field of biology and systematically searches the literature, including English-language literature, in the area of the research profile of the Institute or the thesis supervisor. [U_1]
 1BL_U01 [5/5] 1BL_U03 [5/5] 1BL_U04 [5/5] 1BL_U11 [4/5]
The student knows the techniques and tools used in biological research and the thesis standards. [W_1]
 1BL_W02 [4/5] 1BL_W08 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
seminar [01] 15 Activating method – seminar / proseminar [b05] 
SWOT analysis [b10] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work K_1 K_2 K_3 U_1 W_1
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
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
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)
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