Equipment workshops Field of study: Biology
Programme code: W2-S2BI19.2022

Module name: Equipment workshops
Module code: 2BL_113a
Programme code: W2-S2BI19.2022
Semester:
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Description:
The main goal of the module is to familiarize students with the basic and advanced equipment used in biological research, both basic and application. Students will get aquainted with the equipment by carrying out measurements. The aim of the module is also improving the professional skills of students. Students acquire the ability to use various research techniques depending on the research problem. They also learn to analyze and interpret the obtained results.
Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge in physics, chemistry and biology. Ability to prepare solutions and preparation of biological material. Basic computer skills and basic knowledge of statistics. Ability to operate basic laboratory equipment
Key reading:
as in syllabus
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]
Learns advanced microscopic methods by operating the confocal microscope and Nomarski contrast microscoe. [2BL_113_1]
 2BL_W04_P [5/5] 2BL_U01_P [4/5] 2BL_U03_P [5/5] 2BL_K04_P [3/5]
Learns the methods of measuring electrical potential in plant cells by performing patch-clamp measurements and classical electrophysiology. [2BL_113_2]
 2BL_W04_P [5/5] 2BL_U01_P [4/5] 2BL_U03_P [5/5] 2BL_K04_P [3/5]
Learns the techniques of measuring plant growth using transducers and measuring growth of the plant organs’ surface. [2BL_113_3]
 2BL_W04_P [5/5] 2BL_U01_P [4/5] 2BL_U03_P [5/5] 2BL_K04_P [3/5]
Learns the methods of determining the content of selected compounds in plant cells with use of UV-VIS spectrophotometer. [2BL_113_4]
 2BL_W04_P [5/5] 2BL_U01_P [4/5] 2BL_U03_P [5/5] 2BL_K04_P [3/5]
Raises professional competences. [2BL_113_5]
 2BL_W04_P [4/5] 2BL_W07_P [4/5] 2BL_U01_P [4/5] 2BL_K04_P [4/5]
Empirically collects data. [2BL_113_6]
 2BL_W07_P [3/5] 2BL_U01_P [5/5] 2BL_K04_P [4/5]
Interprets and conducts a pre-treatment of the results. [2BL_113_7]
 2BL_W07_P [4/5] 2BL_U02_P [4/5]
Presents the collected results. [2BL_113_8]
 2BL_W03_P [4/5] 2BL_W07_P [4/5] 2BL_U02_P [4/5] 2BL_K04_P [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
credit [2BL_113_w_1]
according to the rules set out in the syllabus
 2BL_113_1 2BL_113_2 2BL_113_3 2BL_113_4 2BL_113_5 2BL_113_6 2BL_113_7 2BL_113_8
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
laboratory classes [2BL_113_fs_1]
Work in the laboratory under the supervision of the lecturer, performing experiments based on instructions, analysis of the results obtained.
 30
Preparation for exercises based on literature. Preparation of the material required to prepare the report.
 20 credit [2BL_113_w_1]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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