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

Module name: Ecology
Module code: 1OS_23_15
Programme code: W2-S1OS19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 6
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module aims to teach the student about the diversity and functioning of the natural environment and the relationship between organisms and the environment. It also seeks to understand the processes occurring in various terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems and identify the factors that threaten them. The recommended program content allows you to learn the basics of the ecology of terrestrial and aquatic environments. The acquired knowledge and skills will contribute to understanding the functioning of organisms in the natural environment and the need to preserve and protect the biodiversity and naturalness of terrestrial and aquatic environments.
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 updates specialized knowledge in ecology and is able to use it to properly interpret data. And analyzes the impact of human activities on the functioning of ecosystems. [K_1]
 1OS_K01 [2/5] 1OS_K03 [5/5] 1OS_K04 [4/5]
The student describes ways to measure species diversity and explains the influence of factors shaping it and how organisms adapt to their environment. [U_1]
 1OS_U01 [2/5] 1OS_U02 [4/5] 1OS_U08 [2/5]
The student can perform photo - zoocenological analysis, interpret the results obtained, and evaluate the influence of ecological factors on the diversity of organisms. [U_2]
 1OS_U01 [2/5] 1OS_U02 [4/5] 1OS_U04 [3/5] 1OS_U08 [3/5] 1OS_U09 [2/5]
The student defines ecology as a science, presenting the research scope and tasks and the properties of the natural environment. [W_1]
 1OS_W01 [2/5] 1OS_W04 [4/5] 1OS_W05 [4/5] 1OS_W14 [3/5]
The student defines, classifies and describes interspecies interactions in nature, population characteristics, principles of organization of biocenoses, and directional and non-directional changes in biocenosis. The student presents and interprets theories and models related to the ecosystem level. [W_2]
 1OS_W01 [2/5] 1OS_W03 [2/5] 1OS_W04 [5/5] 1OS_W05 [4/5] 1OS_W14 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
discussion classes [01] 20 Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		exam W_1 W_2
laboratory classes [02] 60 Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01] 
Observation [e06]  		course work K_1 U_1 U_2 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
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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Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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