Monitoring of species and habitats Field of study: Biology
Programme code: W2-S2BI19.2020

Module name: Monitoring of species and habitats
Module code: 2BL_40a
Programme code: W2-S2BI19.2020
Semester: summer semester 2021/2022
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
The module enables students to apply in practice the assumptions, objectives and methods of monitoring habitats and related to them plant and animal species included in the Habitats Directive. Students can become acquainted with protected and monitored habitats, assess the importance of knowledge about biology of plant and animal species covered by the Habitats Directive in effective protection and implement detailed monitoring methods. The course will allow students to acquire practical skills in recognizing the monitored habitats, perceiving potential threats and proposing methods of protection using and completing the habitat observation cards on a specific example.
Prerequisites:
Passed exams of such modules as Diversity of plants and fungi, Zoology - Protozoa and invertebrates, Zoology.
Key reading:
Like in a 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]
Student presents the objectives and methods of plants, animals and natural habitats monitoring. [2BL_40_1]
 2BL_W01_P [3/5] 2BL_W03_P [3/5] 2BL_U01_P [3/5]
Student identifies the natural habitats of the Habitats Directive (Annex I, II) and assesses the conservation status of the selected habitats, presents their threats and proposes methods of their monitoring and protection. [2BL_40_2]
 2BL_W01_P [3/5] 2BL_W03_P [4/5] 2BL_U01_P [4/5] 2BL_U02_P [4/5] 2BL_U03_P [4/5]
Sudent identifies the plant and animal species included in the Habitats Directive, characterises their habitats, presents threats and proposes methods of their monitoring and protection. [2BL_40_3]
 2BL_W01_P [3/5] 2BL_W04_P [4/5] 2BL_U01_P [4/5] 2BL_U02_P [4/5] 2BL_U03_P [4/5]
Student is aware of the need for a holistic (multi-dimensional) approach in habitat assessment and prediction of forward-looking threats. [2BL_40_4]
 2BL_U01_P [4/5] 2BL_K02_P [3/5] 2BL_K03_P [4/5]
Student systematizes the knowledge gained so far, expands it with knowledge available in various sources, interprets the data collected in the field, draws conclusions from the observations, consolidates scientific terminology and uses it to prepare a report. [2BL_40_5]
 2BL_W03_P [4/5] 2BL_W05_P [3/5] 2BL_U01_P [4/5] 2BL_U02_P [4/5] 2BL_K01_P [3/5] 2BL_K03_P [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
credit for a grade [2BL_40_w_1]
according to the rules set out in the syllabus
 2BL_40_1 2BL_40_2 2BL_40_3 2BL_40_4 2BL_40_5
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
discussion classes [2BL_40_fs_1]
Short introduction to the issues by the teacher, presentation / panel discussion of presentations prepared by students.
 15
Working with scientific literature related to a given subject in order to expand knowledge and consolidate with material coming from other parts of the course.
 15 credit for a grade [2BL_40_w_1]
laboratory classes [2BL_40_fs_2]
Analysis of standard data forms and habitat observation cards, sample monitoring reports; discussion on the methodology of monitoring. Field activities with the use of equipment used in monitoring of habitats and species.
 30
Preparation for fieldwork and discussion/brain storms on a given topic, working with literature and Internet resources. Preparation of a report/class report including habitat identification and related to them plant and animal species and other natural values of the area, assessment of their condition, identification of current and prospective threats, assessment of protection effectiveness and recommendations.
 25 credit for a grade [2BL_40_w_1]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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