Ecology Field of study: Biology
Programme code: W2-S1BI19.2025

Module name: Ecology
Module code: 1BL_25_21
Programme code: W2-S1BI19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module provides basic knowledge of biophysics necessary for a better understanding of biological phenomena and processes and for acquiring the skills to approach them in a multifaceted and rigorous manner. It emphasises The module enables students to acquire practical skills in using keys for identifying plants and animals. The aim of the module is for students to acquire: (1) knowledge of the functions of animal organisms in terms of understanding the systems and mechanisms that protect life processes, the mechanisms of physiological regulation, and the functional relationships between the environment and animals in a comparative and broader context, including human physiology; (2) practical skills in conducting experiments and analysing selected parameters characterising the functions of various animals, their proper processing and interpretation of results verified on the basis of available source materials. The module also emphasises the importance of knowledge in the field of physiology and the principles of hygiene and health protection. The lectures cover aspects related to phenomena that integrate the functions of the organism using various physiological regulatory mechanisms. Based on the knowledge gained about the systems and mechanisms that maintain animal life and animal-environment relationships, students learn about phenomena related to the maintenance of homeostasis and repair mechanisms. The topics discussed also relate to the human body, emphasising the importance of health care, maintaining physiological balance and understanding the basic biological processes that determine everyday functioning. The aim of the module is to provide students with knowledge about theories, models and hypotheses describing the structure and functioning of individual levels of ecosystem organisation, as well as interactions between organisms and the links between organisms and the environment. Through independent exercises and experiments, students acquire the skills to analyse and interpret the results of their observations.
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]
Defines issues related to the ecology of organisms, populations and ecosystems. [1BL_25_21_01]
 1BL_W02 [5/5] 1KN_P_W02 [5/5]
Defines, classifies, describes and interprets intraspecies and interspecies interactions, as well as the tolerance ranges of organisms to selected environmental factors. Identifies living and non-living elements of the ecosystem and demonstrates that they are linked by various interdependencies. [1BL_25_21_02]
 1BL_W04 [3/5] 1BL_W07 [5/5] 1KN_P_U03 [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. [1BL_25_21_03]
 1BL_U01 [4/5] 1BL_U02 [4/5] 1BL_U04 [5/5] 1KN_P_U02 [3/5]
The student is able to perform phyto - zoocenological analysis and interprets the results obtained, as well as evaluates the influence of ecological factors on the diversity of organisms [1BL_25_21_04]
 1BL_U02 [3/5] 1BL_U03 [4/5] 1BL_U04 [5/5] 1BL_U06 [3/5] 1KN_P_U02 [2/5]
The student updates expertise in ecology and is able to use it to properly interpret data and analyzes the impact of human activities on the functioning of ecosystems [1BL_25_21_05]
 1BL_K01 [5/5] 1BL_K02 [4/5] 1BL_K04 [4/5] 1KN_P_W02 [4/5] 1KN_P_K03 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [01] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		exam 1BL_25_21_01 1BL_25_21_02
laboratory classes [02] 45 Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01] 
Observation [e06]  		course work 1BL_25_21_03 1BL_25_21_04 1BL_25_21_05
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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