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Course code: BSRS10009o14
Semester: 2014/2015 summer
Name: Botany
Major: (Biotechnologia stosowana roślin)
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 2
ECTS points: 4
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 30 / 30 / 0
Lecturer: dr Katarzyna Szczepańska
Language of instruction: Polish


Learning outcomes: Knowledge: Student gains a general knowledge on the field of botany. He learns about the morphological and anatomical construction of plant organs (root, stem, leaf, flower and fruit). He has knowledge concerning the taxonomy of selected groups of plants. He has knowledge about the exploitation, risks and protection of plant organisms in Poland, as well as their significance as an important element of the natural environment. Student has knowledge of the distribution and habitat requirements of selected groups of plants. Skills: Student has the ability to search information concerning botany, he can use the key to the identification of plant species. He uses the specialized terminology applied in botany. Student is able to perform simple research projects and make analysis of plant material using microscopy techniques . He can use the binocular and microscope and performs simple microscopic preparations. He applies the basic techniques used in biological researches.

Competences: Student understands the necessity of education and improvements his professional and social competence. He feels responsibility for entrusted him research equipment.

Prerequisites: Cell biology

Course content: Anatomy, morphology and transformation of plant organs (root, stem, leaf). Construction of a flower, types of inflorescence, construction and types of fruit. Ecological forms of plants. Overview of selected groups of organisms in terms of taxonomy (algae, lichens, bryophytes, ferns, gymnosperms and angiosperms plants). Analyses of their construction, life cycles, distribution, potential application and the risks of extinction as well as legal protection.

Recommended literature: - Szweykowska A, Szweykowski J. 2002. Botanika. T. 1, Morfologia, T. 2., Systematyka. Wyd. PWN, Warszawa. - Jasnowska J. (red). 2008. Botanika. Wyd. Błasika, Szczecin. - Pałczyński A., Podbielkowski Z., Polakowski B. 1995. Botanika. Wyd. PWN, Warszawa

Assessment methods: Knowledge: Final written test Skills: Assessment of the ability to proper using research equipment and analyzing microscopic preparations, as well as the use of a key to the determination of plant species. Social competence: Assessment of systematic and active interest in deepening knowledge concerning botany and taxonomy of plants as well as care of research equipment and natural specimens.

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