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Course code: BIS10033f14
Semester: 2014/2015 summer
Name: Conservation of Genetic Biodiversity
Major: Bioinformatics
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: optional
Study Semester: 4
ECTS points: 2
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 15 / 15 / 0
Lecturer: dr hab. Heliodor Wierzbicki
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. Contact person: dr hab. Heliodor Wierzbicki

Learning outcomes: After completing the course students will know the genetic background of biodiversity as well as statistical methods used when analyzing genetic diversity within and between populations.

Competences: Knowledge: - student knows the genetic background of biodiversity[BI_W07; BI_W08]; - student knows that polymorphism of DNA and genes differentiation reflect genetic diversity [BI_W08; BI_W15]; - student knows basis of ecology of different taxa and understands relations/associations between them [BI_W03; BI_W07]. Skills: - student is able to use statistical and molecular methods to assess genetic biodiversity [BI_U03 BI_U07]; - student is able to use available sources of information [BI_U05]; - student has the ability of oral presentation in Polish[BI_U16]. Personal and social competences (attitudes and behaviors): - student is aware of organisms biodiversity and responsibility of its conservation [BI_K04]; - student is aware of responsibility of team members for common goals[BI_K02].

Prerequisites: Genetics, biochemistry, botany, zoology

Course content: The overall purpose of the course is to provide students with theoretical background and practical skills concerning conservation of genetic biodiversity with the use of molecular and population genetics methods.

Recommended literature: Pullin A.S:.Biologiczne podstawy ochrony przyrody. PWN, 2007 Andrzejewwski R., Wiegle A.: Różnorodność biologiczna Polski. Narodowa Fundacja Ochrony Środowiska. Warszawa 2003 Frankham R., Ballou J.D., Briscoe D.A.: Introduction to conservation genetics. Cambridge University Press, 2002

Assessment methods: Completion of laboratory training Minimum 60% of knowledge to pass

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