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Course code: BBS20185o14Semester: 2014/2015 summer
Name: Analytical Techniques in Hydrobiology
Major: Biology
Study Type: second cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 2
ECTS points: 5
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 15 / 15 / 0
Lecturer: dr Magdalena Senze, dr inż. Monika Kowalska-Góralska
Language of instruction: Polish / English
The course taught in English if the group has ≥6 students. The course taught in Polish with a possibility of support in English if the group has <6 students.
Learning outcomes: Knowledge: Student: W1 – has knowledge in order to interpret natural phenomena and processes in research and practical activities [KB2_W01]; W2 - understands complex phenomena and processes of biology and their relationships with a number of related disciplines [KB2_W04]; W3 - knows methods of chemical analysis and instrumental with particular emphasis on physical and chemical bases [KB2_W01_BT]; W4 - has knowledge of research methods and techniques used in laboratories [KB2_W01_BT]; W5 - knows the rules for dealing with biological material [KB2_W01_BT]; W6 - has the expertise needed to operate laboratory equipment [KB2_W01_BT]; W7 - indicates the advantages and disadvantages of various analytical techniques [KB2_W01_BT]; W8 – characterizes and distinguishes elements of biotic and abiotic components of the aquatic environment [KB2_W06_BT]; W9 - identifies and characterizes the analytical testing methods hydrobiological material [KB2_W06_BT]. Skills: Student: U1 – uses analytical methods used in the laboratory: optical spectroscopy [KB2_U01_BT]; U2 – is able to evaluate factors influencing the outcome of laboratory tests, avoiding the errors of pre-and postanalitycznych [KB2_U01_BT]; U3 - interprets results of laboratory tests based on standards and reference values [KB2_U01_BT]; U4 - collects and interprets data from the analysis and on this basis draw conclusions [KB2_U01_BT]; U5 – performs analysis using optical spectroscopic methods and atomic absorption AAS [KB2_U02_BT]; U6 – can download and deal with the material for the laboratory [KB2_U03_BT]; U7 - performs analysis in the assessment of environmental pollution, and hydrobiological testing of biological material [KB2_U03_BT]; U8 – uses knowledge of toxicology in biological research. She\he is able to assess risks arising from the existence of nitrogen compounds, trace elements [KB2_U05_BT].
Competences: Social competences (attitudes): Student: K1 - is conscious of the effects of group work [KB2_K02]; K2 – is able to work in a team and organize field research, thinking creatively [KB2_K02]; K3 - is able to lead a team and to work together [KB2_K02]; K4 – plans research tasks adjusted to the conditions, their equipment and capabilities, while identifying priorities for the task [KB2_K03]; K5 – shows creativity and is able to determine priorities for the task, including teamwork [KB2_K05]; K6 - follow the rules of safety and health at work in biological laboratories, showing responsibility for assessing the risks of research techniques [KB2_K07]; K7 - demonstrates your commitment to creating safe working conditions [KB2_K07].
Prerequisites: biology, chemistry
Course content: The course includes discussion of current analytical techniques in biological research and taking into account the biotic components (plants and animals) and abiotic components (water, sediments, soil) environment. The classes are conducted fieldwork to collect research material originating from the environment and labs to conduct the analyzes of samples taken.
Recommended literature: 1. Hus S.: Chemia wody, ścieków i gnojowicy, Wyd. AR we Wrocławiu 1995; 2. Falniowski A.: Techniki zbioru, utrwalania i konserwacji zwierząt, Wyd. Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego 2007; 3. Krzywy-Gawrońska E.: Analiza chemiczne gleb, nawozów i roślin, Wyd. AR w Szczecinie 2007; 4. Kajak Z.: Hydrobiologia-limnologia, PWN 2001; 5. Szczerbowski J. A.: Rybactwo śródlądowe, Wyd. Instytutu Rybactwa Śródlądowego, Olsztyn 1993.
Assessment methods: Assessment of tutorials: Written test to assess (the last class), giving a report of exercise, the current rating (based on oral statements) progress and activity. The presence of the exercises is compulsory, the student may have only one unauthorized absence. In the case of excused absences the student is required to pass the relevant part of the material. Exercises based on the average ratings. Students with a valid credit classes pass the written test part of the lecture – exam (20 questio
Comment: specialization: Laboratory Techniques in Biology