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Course code: BBS20399f16
Semester: 2016/2017 summer
Name: Terraristics
Major: Biology
Study Type: second cycle
Course type: optional
Study Semester: 0
ECTS points: 3
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 10 / 20 / 0
Lecturer: dr Elżbieta Kowalska
Language of instruction: Polish / English


Learning outcomes: Knowledge Student: W1 - has extensive theoretical knowledge of breeding requirements of terrestrial and amphibious animal taxa (crustaceans, myriapods, insects, arachnids, molluscs, amphibians, reptilians, mammals) which are kept in terraria and aqua-terraria [KB2_W04; KB2_W02_BŚ; KB2_W10_BT]; W2 - has advanced knowledge of the designing, arranging and taking care of terraria and aqua-terraria with special attention paid to animal welfare [KB2_W01; KB2_W05; KB2_W01_BŚ; KB2_W05_BŚ; KB2_W10_BT]; Skills Student: U1 - has the ability to design and arrangeterraria and aqua-terraria, with special attention paid to animal welfare and existing regulations and the knowledge of the principles of animal care [KB2_U01; KB2_U06; KB2_U03_BŚ]; U2 - defines the species membership of required invertebrate species and is able to plan systems of breeding any species [KB2_U01_BŚ; KB2_U03_BŚ]. W3 - knows and understands the applicable laws regarding breeding terrarium’s animals [KB2_W03; KB2_W04_BŚ].

Competences: Personal and social competences (attitudes and behaviours) Student: K1 - understands the legal aspects of breeding animals in terrariums [KB2_K06]; K2 - is aware of the need for specific additional education in breeding animal in terraria [KB2_K01].

Prerequisites: Invertebrate zoology I and II, Vertebrate zoology

Course content: Systematics and biology of taxa kept in terraria and aqua-terraria. Care requirements for different species. Rules and regulations concerning the keeping of wild animals as pets and for scientific purpose. Designing, maintenance and management of terraria and aqua-terraria.

Recommended literature: 1. Zimmermann Elke (ed.).: Breeding Terrarium Animals, TFH Publications, 1986; 2. Mattison C.: A practical guide to exotic pets. Quadrillion Media LLC, 1999; 3. Schmitz S.: Zwierzęta w terrarium. Multico, Warszawa, 1998;

Assessment methods: Subject assessment: on the basis of the positive grade of tutorials. Rating of theory (lecture) - 50% Rating of tutorials - 50% Two written test to assess (including the lectures’ and tutorials’ content); 10 open-ended questions; duration 45 minutes; 60% of correct answers - satisfactory, 65% - satisfactory plus, 75% - good, 85% - good plus, 95% - very good. Improving test within a period of no longer than two weeks. Completion of the course based on the average of the ratings. Assessment of tutorials: current rating (based on the material identification), the assessment of project work. The presence at tutorials is compulsory. The student may have one unauthorized absence. Course assessment based on average grade.

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