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Course code: BBS10395f15Semester: 2015/2016 winter
Name: The Discovery of Plants that Changed the Course of History
Major: Biology
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: optional
Study Semester: 3
ECTS points: 3
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 15 / 15 / 0
Lecturer: dr hab. Jarosław Proćków
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 - knows the basic physiological processes of the cells and the functioning of the tissues and organs of plants and animals [KB_W07]; W2 - distinguishes the taxa of plants relevant to the human [KB_W12]. Skills Student: U1 - applies the appropriate information technologies in the development of graphical data, and in acquiring and processing of the information. He or she creates the multimedia presentations [KB_U04]; U2 - learns independently in a targeted manner [KB_U14]; U3 -uses all available sources of information, including electronic, to learn, prepare speeches, and problem presentations [KB_U17]; U4 - has the ability to prepare reports, lectures and other presentations and speeches on specific issues related to plant species important to man [KB_U18].
Competences: Personal and social competences (attitudes) Student: K1 - is aware of the effects of group work and able to interact and work in a group, playing a variety of roles in it [KB_K02]; K2 - becomes sensitive to the nature as a set of cognitive, aesthetic, educational, economic and touristic values, and is aware of the importance of environmental biodiversity [KB_K04].
Prerequisites: Plant Morphology
Course content: Knowledge of the most important plants from the viewpoint of human use and their properties. The study of the recipes that use the properties of selected plant species. Basic principles of cultivation of selected species important for man.
Recommended literature: a) obligatory: Laws B. 2011. Fifty Plants That Changed the Course of History. David and Charles, Newton Abbot, UK, 224 ss. Sarwa A., 1989. Egzotyczne rośliny użytkowe w domu i w ogrodzie. IWZZ, Warszawa, 188 ss. Mowszowicz J., 1990. Dziko rosnące rośliny użytkowe. WSiP, Warszawa, 172 ss. b) optional: Gorczyński T. (red.), 1966. Rośliny użytkowe. Wyd. 2. Warszawa: Wiedza Powszechna. 319 ss.
Assessment methods: Students who passed the exercise must write the test connected with the lecture (open-ended questions and to be chosen). The test lasts approx. 40 min. If the test is not passed in the first term, the student is entitled to re-attempt to pass it in writing in the second period. The work in the classroom is assessed, e.g., the preparation and referencing on selected issues connected with the plants important to man, their relevance and also a participation in group discussions, etc. Attendance at the exercises is mandatory, and no more than one exercise can be left. Completion of exercises is based on all grades obtained.
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