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Course code: BHS20106f15Semester: 2015/2016 winter
Name: Aquatic Fauna
Major: Animal Science
Study Type: second cycle
Course type: optional
Study Semester: 2
ECTS points: 3
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 15 / 20 / 0
Lecturer: dr hab. inż. Ryszard Polechoński, prof. nadzw.
Language of instruction: Polish
Learning outcomes: Knowledge: Student - W1 - Has extended knowledge sufficient to describe and explain the phenomena and processes in the aquatic environment W2 - Has in-depth knowledge of the research methods used in the analysis of groups of aquatic animals W3 - Knows the principles of conducting research using aquatic animals in the context of bioethics W4 - Characterized by the impact of human activities on the aquatic environment, indicate danger to the hydrosphere from the business and can propose measures to reduce negative impacts on the aquatic environment Skills: Student - U1 - He knows how to find, analyze and creatively use the needed information from technical literature and documentation for breeding. Formulate the correct conclusions based on the results obtained, skillfully finds source material and critically interprets U2 - Able to accurately communicate with the various stakeholders in the form of verbal, written and graphical U3 - Evaluates the impact of the activities of civilization people in aquatic environments, proposes ways to counter the effects of pollution of rivers, lakes and seas
Competences: Student K1 - Is active in updating the knowledge of aquatic zoology and related disciplines. Is aware of the need for learning throughout life K2 - Open to work in a team, willing to cooperate and control group, no sense of responsibility for the tasks performed jointly by a team K3 - Is aware of the ethics of the profession, is responsible for the welfare and development of aquatic animals and the environment
Prerequisites: Complete First level of study , zoology
Course content: Biology and the importance of animal organisms that inhabit the inland waters of Poland. The program provides basic information about the taxonomy of aquatic animals, methods of sampling for research, teaching skills to recognize and describe the aquatic fauna. The course covers the basics ecological animal life in inland waters flowing and standing, and selected areas of the seas and oceans, taking into account contemporary problems of pollution of the aquatic environment and the need to protect certain species of aquatic animals.
Recommended literature: Berger L. (2000). Płazy i gady Polski. Klucz do oznaczania. Wyd. Nauk. PWN Warszawa-Poznań, Brylińska M (i in.): Ryby słodkowodne Polski. PWN, Warszawa 1986, David Allan J. (1995). Stream Ecology. Structure and Function of Running Waters. Chapman & Hall, UK. , Lampert W., Sommer W.: Ekologia wód śródlądowych Wyd. Nauk. PWN Warszawa 1996, Mikulski J.St.: Biologia wód śródlądowych. PWN, Warszawa 1982. Rybak J. I. (2000). Bezkręgowe zwierzęta słodkowodne. Przewodnik do rozpoznawania. Wyd. Nauk. PWN Warszawa. Kajak Z., Hydrobiologia – limnologia; Ekosystemy wód śródlądowych. Państwowe Wydawnictwo Naukowe. Warszawa 1998.
Assessment methods: Pass classes 2 times a semester written tests to assess the current rating (based on household tasks and oral expression) progress and activity. The presence of the exercises is compulsory, the student may have only 2 unauthorized absence. In the case of absences the student is required to pass the relevant part of the material. Completion of exercises based on the average ratings. Students with credit exercises receive the same employment credit assessment.
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