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Course code: RSSS20100o14
Semester: 2014/2015 summer
Name: Vegetation in Poland - threats and protection
Major: Environmental Protection
Study Type: second cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 1
ECTS points: 4
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 15 / 30 / 0
Lecturer: dr hab. Jacek Urbaniak
Language of instruction: Polish


Learning outcomes: Knowledge: The student has knowledge about the relationship between natural and anthropogenic natural features of the area and its contemporary Polish vegetation cover. Knows the main Polish plant communities. Has knowledge of relevant knowledge about the environment to recognize the plants. Skills: He can adjust the appropriate test methods to determine the extent of human impact on the environment.

Competences: Competence: Social competence: Understands the need to work in interdisciplinary teams especially. Knowledge of vegetation makes the student is aware of its responsibility to the environment, is aware of the variability present in the environment. Is aware of the need for continuing training.

Prerequisites: Prerequisites Botany, Soil Science

Course content: Modifying the natural aspects of the geographical distribution of plants in Poland. Human impact and its economy (anthropopressure) on Polish vegetation. Polish synanthropic flora. Statistical characteristics of Polish flora. Karyological study of vegetation Polish. Common plant associations in Poland.

Recommended literature: Odum E.P., 1982. Podstawy ekologii, PWRiL, Warszawa; Falińska K. 1996. Ekologia roślin, PWN, Warszawa; Begon M., Mortimer M., 1999. Ekologia populacji: Studium porównawcze roślin i zwierząt, PWN, Warszawa; Weiner J., 2006. Życie i ewolucja biosfery. Podręcznik ekologii ogólnej. PWN, Warszawa; Krebs C.J., 2011. Ekologia, PWN, Warszawa

Assessment methods: Knowledge: Exam. Skills: Assessment of analysis and interpretation of the information collected floristic data. Social competence: To evaluate the accuracy of selection of information, respect for copyright and the correct interpretation in relation to the protection of the environment Notes: Subject specialization ecology and nature conservation.

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