Techniques of plant and animal tissues analysis Field of study: Biotechnology
Programme code: 01-S1BT12.2018

Module name: Techniques of plant and animal tissues analysis
Module code: 1BT_42
Programme code: 01-S1BT12.2018
Semester:
  • winter semester 2020/2021
  • summer semester 2019/2020
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Description:
Detailed knowledge concerning the classification of methods used in plant and animal tissues analysis. Introduction to terminology, characteristics of methods and definitions in histological analysis, and basic knowledge of principles of equipment operation used in histological laboratory. Information about the differences between plant and animal tissues preparation for histological analysis. Skills in carrying out histological reactions, recognition of analysed structures with the use of proper microscopical techniques. Skills in working with fluorescence and electron microscopy.
Prerequisites:
Knowledge of plant and animal histology, cell biology.
Key reading:
see syllabus compulsory reading
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]
Good knowledge concerning histological techniques used in plant and animal tissues analysis [1BT_42_01]
 1BT_W25 [5/5] 1BT_U16 [5/5]
Knowledge of the basic techniques used in plant and animal tissues analysis [1BT_42_02]
 1BT_W25 [4/5] 1BT_W26 [4/5] 1BT_U16 [4/5]
Knowledge concerning different methods in histological analysis with the use of light and electron microscopy [1BT_42_03]
 1BT_U17 [3/5] 1BT_K12 [3/5]
Abilities to use the basic histological techniques under the supervison of academic staff [1BT_42_04]
 1BT_U16 [3/5] 1BT_U17 [3/5] 1BT_K12 [3/5]
Abilities to carry out microscopical analysis of the specimens [1BT_42_05]
 1BT_U17 [4/5] 1BT_K12 [4/5]
Handling experimental observation and data Interpretation of obtained data and reactions [1BT_42_06]
 1BT_W26 [4/5] 1BT_U17 [4/5]
Discuss possibilities of the use in biotechnology and related disciplines histological techniques [1BT_42_07]
 1BT_U16 [4/5] 1BT_U17 [4/5] 1BT_K12 [4/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Written report [1BT_42_w01]
Written report by each of student after each of laboratory: description of histological techniques used for tissues analysis, expected effects, detection capabilities of analyzed structures, photo-documentation of reactions.
1BT_42_01 1BT_42_03 1BT_42_05 1BT_42_06
Practical skills [1BT_42_w02]
Students experimental skills will be evaluated on each laboratory by lecturer – knowledge how to use different microscopes; evaluation of the specimen quality, analysis and identification of tissue structure
 1BT_42_02 1BT_42_03 1BT_42_04 1BT_42_05 1BT_42_07
Written exam [1BT_42_w03]
Final completion of laboratory – completion of each laboratory and theory from lectures
 1BT_42_01 1BT_42_02 1BT_42_03 1BT_42_07
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [1BT_42_fs01]
Lecture chosen problems with the use of audiovisual methods; computer presentation illustrating the issues discussed
10
Work with manuals and supplementary material
15 Written exam [1BT_42_w03]
laboratory classes [1BT_42_fs02]
Work under supervision of teacher – carrying out histological stainings/reactions to analyze plant and animal tissues following carefully a sequence of instruction provided by teacher; microscopical observation of specimens produced during classes (notes, drawings) discussion Laboratory with the use of bright field and fluorescence microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy Consultation: Individual work with students and solving students problems
50
Knowledge with understanding of the topics solved during laboratory; writing report, work with the manuals
45 Written report [1BT_42_w01] Practical skills [1BT_42_w02]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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