SylabUZ
| Course name | OS2a - Reptiles of Poland |
| Course ID | 13.9-WB-OS2P-G.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 | 2 |
| 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 | 15 | 1 | - | - | Credit with grade |
Familiarizing students with reptiles who are settling in the territory of Poland, with threats to this group of animals and issues related to their protection.
Knowledge of biology and ecology at secondary level.
Lectures
Characteristics of all modern reptile species inhabiting the territory of Poland.
Discussion of species of uncertain status and aliens in the fauna of Poland.
Discussion on the causes of disappearance of domestic reptile populations.
Description of methods of passive and active reptile protection (overpasses, viaducts, flyovers, underpasses, warning signs, habitat maintenance, predatory behavior, creation of microbiological substitutes, formation of prisms relevant for ovine reptiles, etc.).
Presentation of issues related to major threats to the introduction of alien species.
To familiarize students with the rules of handling venomous species and how to deal with bites.
Laboratory classes
Recognition of all Polish reptile species.
Recognition of alien species.
Proceedings with potentially dangerous species.
Feeding methods:
Information lectures combined with multimedia presentations
Problem methods:
problem solving combined with discussion
Practical methods:
independent laboratory work. Collection and 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.
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 (bdb) - over 85%; 4 (db) - 75-84%, 3 (available) - 60-74%, 2 (ndst) - less than 60%.
Modified by dr hab. Bartłomiej Najbar, prof. UZ (last modification: 23-05-2021 21:55)
