Biological invasions Field of study: Biology
Programme code: W2-S1BI19.2023

Module name: Biological invasions
Module code: 1BL_23_41
Programme code: W2-S1BI19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2026/2027
  • winter semester 2026/2027
  • summer semester 2025/2026
  • winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The scope of the course covers the issues of biological invasions (plants and animals) and their natural, social, and economic consequences. The student learns the terminology used in the ecology of invasions, the history, and directions of research on invasive species. The subject allows you to get to know the chosen alien species of plants and animals in Poland and in the world, their origin, pathways of introduction and spread, and the pace of migration. It discusses invasion models and presents methods and programs for combating invasive alien species in relation to applicable legal regulations (national and international). It points to the latest theoretical and practical achievements in invasion ecology and discusses contemporary research programs and prospects for further research research, taking into account the issues of climate change and using the latest research tools and technologies (GIS, modeling).
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 discusses the natural, economic, and social consequences of biological invasions and the scale of the threat resulting from the introduction of species alien to the natural environment. [K01]
 1BL_K01 [4/5] 1BL_K02 [4/5]
The student presents the need to raise public awareness of the effects of introducing invasive alien species and justifies the importance of preventing their spread. [K02]
 1BL_K02 [5/5] 1BL_K05 [4/5]
Describes invasion routes (pathways) and invasion models of alien species. [U01]
 1BL_U03 [3/5]
The student indicates current directions and methods of research on invasive alien species and explains the methods of combating and managing them. [U02]
 1BL_U01 [5/5] 1BL_U03 [4/5] 1BL_U04 [4/5]
The student defines concepts and terms relevant to invasion ecology. [W01]
 1BL_W02 [5/5]
Identifies invasive organisms representing various systematic groups (fungi and plants, invertebrates and vertebrates) and characterizes their ecological potential. [W02]
 1BL_W04 [4/5] 1BL_W07 [4/5]
The student recalls and interprets the basic legal regulations regarding biological invasions in Poland, Europe, and the world. [W03]
 1BL_W13 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [01] 10 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Audio playback / audio drama [c03] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		course work U01 U02 W01 W02 W03
laboratory classes [02] 35 Description [a03] 
Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Poster presentation [c05] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Project scheduling [e04] 
Observation [e06] 
Plein air session [e09] 
Individual work with a text [f02] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work K01 K02 U01 U02 W01 W02 W03
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
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
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