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Course code: BIS10038f14Semester: 2014/2015 winter
Name: Biological Indexes
Major: Bioinformatics
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: optional
Study Semester: 3
ECTS points: 2
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 15 / 15 / 50
Lecturer: dr inż. Przemysław Pokorny, dr Magdalena Senze
Language of instruction: Polish
The course exclusively in Polish, with a possibility of support in English
Learning outcomes: Knowledge: - studentknows which organisms can be good bioindicators [BI_W02; BI_W03], - knows the group of indicator organisms [BI_W01], - knows basic biological indexes on which you can make environmental assessment [BI_W013]. Skills: - studentknows the safety rules in the field and laboratory, distinguishes important indicator organisms [BI_U02], - can be assessed the environment on the basis of biological elements [BI_U12], - is able to plan and carry out toxicity tests using indicator organisms [BI_U06]. Personal and social competences (attitudes and behaviors): - student canengage in teamwork, both as a participant in the activities, as well as a team leader, is aware of the responsibility for task jointly implemented in a team [BI_K02].
Competences: Passing this course permitting work in Environmental Agency.
Prerequisites: Zoology, botany
Course content: Bioindicators - plants, invertebrates and vertebrates; making biological indexes; kind of biological indexes, calculating of biological indexes.
Recommended literature: Czerniawska-Kusza I., Szoszkiewicz K.: Biologiczna i hydromorfologiczna ocena wód płynących na przykładzie rzeki Mała Panew. Katedra Ochrony Powierzchni Ziemi, Uniwersytet Opolski, Opole 2007 (na stronie wydawcy) Jankowski W.: Zastosowanie bioindykacji w praktyce monitoringu środowiska na przykładzie północno-wschodniej Polski. PIOŚ Warszawa 1994 Mackenzie A., Ball A.S., Vierdee S.: Ekologia. Krótkie wykłady. PWN Warszawa 2005 Sarosiek J.: Bioindykacja skażeń chemicznych i radioaktywnych środowiska z wykorzystaniem roślin. Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Wrocławskiego, Wrocław 1997 Turoboyski L.: Hydrobiologia techniczna. PWN, Warszawa 1979 Kajak Z.: Hydrobiologia - limnologia; Ekosystemy wód śródlądowych. PWN, Warszawa 1998
Assessment methods: Completion of pracricals and lectures Minimum 50% of knowledge to pass
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