Fundamentals of botany Field of study: Environmental Protection
Programme code: W2-S1OS19.2023

Module name: Fundamentals of botany
Module code: 1OS_23_01
Programme code: W2-S1OS19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The Botany module allows the student to broaden their knowledge in the field of botany, familiarize themselves with the principles of botanical nomenclature and methods used in taxonomy. It will also provide knowledge of the diversity of plants and fungi, with particular emphasis on endangered species. The acquired knowledge and skills will contribute to understanding the place of plants and fungi in the phylogenetic tree of living organisms. The module provides knowledge of the structure and function of the plant cell. The student learns to classify and recognize plant tissues. They become acquainted with the morphological and anatomical structure of plant organs and know how to relate it to the adaptation of plants to different natural environments (ecological forms). Acquires the ability to make microscopic preparations and microscopic analysis.
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]
Applies basic techniques of microscopic preparation and uses a light microscope. [U01]
 1OS_U10 [3/5]
Defines and explains the basic concepts of botany. Lists and describes the most important events in the history of botany. [W01]
 1OS_W02 [4/5]
Has knowledge of the structure and functioning of plant cells, tissues and organs. It describes the anatomical adaptations of plants to various natural environments. Applies and explains the principles of botanical nomenclature and describes the basic research methods used in the taxonomy of plants and fungi. Explains and discusses the place of plants and fungi in the phylogenetic tree of living organisms. Lists and describes the main systematic groups of plants and fungi. Recognizes the affiliation of species to a specific systematic group. [W02]
 1OS_W02 [3/5] 1OS_W04 [3/5] 1OS_U07 [3/5]
It lists and identifies taxa that are particularly endangered and require protection. [W03]
 1OS_W04 [3/5] 1OS_W14 [3/5] 1OS_U09 [3/5] 1OS_K04 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
discussion classes [01] 10 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Description [a03] 
Video show [c02] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		exam W01 W02 W03
laboratory classes [02] 45 Exhibition [c01] 
Video show [c02] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Observation [e06] 
Self-education [f01]  		exam U01 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
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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