SylabUZ
| Course name | OS1a - Amphibians of Poland |
| Course ID | 13.9-WB-OS2P-Pł.Pol.1-S17 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Biological Sciences |
| Field of study | Environmental Protection |
| Education profile | academic |
| Level of studies | First-cycle studies leading to Bachelor's degree |
| Beginning semester | winter term 2021/2022 |
| Semester | 2 |
| ECTS credits to win | 3 |
| Course type | obligatory |
| Teaching language | english |
| Author of syllabus |
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| The class form | Hours per semester (full-time) | Hours per week (full-time) | Hours per semester (part-time) | Hours per week (part-time) | Form of assignment |
| Lecture | 30 | 2 | - | - | Credit with grade |
To familiarize students with the species composition of amphibians present in Poland, the main types of threats that cover this group of organisms and the need for their comprehensive protection.
Knowledge of biology and ecology at secondary level.
Lectures
Characterization of all species of amphibians (hawks and tails) inhabiting the territory of Poland.
Indication of phenotypic differentiation within closely related species (and difficulties in recognizing them).
Characterization of interspecific hybrids (among trout, toads, green frogs and molluscs).
Discussion on the causes of disappearance of amphibian national populations.
Description of temporary and permanent amphibious protection methods with special regard to the use of driver information boards, protective fences, overpasses, green bridges, flyovers, various types of passageways.
Characterization of other conservation measures including methods of limiting the entry of animals into the roads, implementation of active protection, creation of replacement micro-environments, environmental compensation.
Presentation of issues related to the threat of introducing alien species into the environment.
To familiarize students with the rules of dealing with venomous and potentially dangerous species.
Laboratory classes
Recognition of all Polish amphibian species.
Identification of interspecific hybrids.
Recognition of alien species.
Get acquainted with selected elements of biology and ecology of amphibians.
Conducting treatment with potentially dangerous species.
Feeding methods:
Information lectures combined with multimedia presentations
Problem methods:
problem solving combined with discussion
Practical methods:
independent laboratory work. Sampling for analysis, microscopy, identification of biological material.
| Outcome description | Outcome symbols | Methods of verification | The class form |
Laboratory: the condition of credit is to obtain positive assessments from the exercises to be performed within the laboratory program. A description of the selected species of the Polish pheasant.
Exercise: The condition of credit is to obtain positive assessments to be implemented within the program. Participation in field activities.
Examination: written, test with score thresholds. A minimum of 60% of the total prize pool is required to obtain a positive test score.
Ratings: 5 - over 84%; 4 - 75-84%, 3 - 60-74%, 2 - less than 60%.
Modified by dr hab. Bartłomiej Najbar, prof. UZ (last modification: 23-05-2021 21:52)
