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Course code: AGS10003o15Semester: 2015/2016 winter
Name: Biology
Major: (Agrobiznes)
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 1
ECTS points: 8
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 45 / 45 / 0
Lecturer: dr Mirosława Pietryka, dr hab. Jacek Twardowski
Language of instruction: Polish
Learning outcomes: Knowledge: The student knows the plant and animal organisms at the level of cells and tissues, knows the basic differences in the morphology of different taxonomic groups. He knows the basic division of the living animal and plant organisms, has the knowledge necessary to describe the relationships between organisms, known mechanisms shaping populations. Skills: The student recognizes the most widespread species of wild plants, crops and animals and is able to determine their habitat requirements. Assesses the risks to the environment associated with agricultural production.
Competences: Personal and competences: Student is able to make responsible business decisions on the state of the natural environment. He knows the importance of the principles of balanced development. He is able to work individually and in teams, taking on various roles.
Prerequisites: no
Course content: Cytology, histology and anatomy of plants. Reproduction of the plant. Structure and modification of organs plant. Taxonomy and characterization of spore plants. Morphological characteristics and useful of selected botanical families. General characteristics of invertebrates and vertebrates. Principles of their classification, taxonomy and phylogeny. Structure and life function. Adaptation to the occupied habitats. Life cycles. A systematic review of multicellular animals (Animalia). Classification and identification of most important herbivores as potential pests. Morphology, anatomy, biology of insects, arachnids, gastropods, nematodes, birds, mammals including rodents. Principles for plant and animal ecology.
Recommended literature: Błaszak C. Zoologia. Bezkręgowce. T. I. PWN, Warszawa 2009 Błaszak C. Zoologia. Tom 2, część 1. Stawonogi. PWN, Warszawa 2011 Brzeski M. W. Nematologia rolnicza. Wyd. SGGW 1993. Czaplewska J., Kulikowska- Gulewska H.: Wstęp do anatomii i morfologii roślin naczyniowych, Wyd. Uniwersytetu M. Kopernika, Toruń 1999 Falińska K.: Ekologia roślin, Wyd. Naukowe PWN, Warszawa 2004 Hempel-Zawitkowska J. Zoologia dla uczelni rolniczych. PWN, Warszawa. 2007 Jasnowska J., Jasnowski M., Radomski J., Friedrich S., Kowalski W.: Botanika, Wyd. Brasika, Szczecin 2008 Kozłowski J. 2000. Ślimaki występujące w uprawach rolniczych i metody ich zwalczania. Wyd. IOR Poznań Mackenzie A., Ball A.S., Virdee S.R. 2000. Ekologia. Krótkie wykłady. PWN, Warszawa 2000 Stupnicka-Rodzynkiewicz, Dąbrowska T.: Ekologia, Podręcznik do wykładów i ćwiczeń, Wyd. Uniwersytetu Rolniczego w Krakowie, Kraków 2011 Sulgostowska T., Bednarek A. Zoologia rolnicza, Wyd. SGGW. 2001
Assessment methods: Knowledge: written exam Skills: test in content off class Social competences: Individual and group work, discussion in the classroom
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