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Course details
Course code: BCS10407o15
Semester: 2015/2016 summer
Name: Biology of Human Development
Major: (Biologia człowieka)
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 4
ECTS points: 3
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 30 / 15 / 0
Lecturer: dr hab. prof. nadzw. Barbara Kwiatkowska
Language of instruction: Polish


Learning outcomes: Knowledge Student: W1 -knows the detailed characteristics of the different stages of human development, explains the changes that occur during development, understand the genetic and environmental basis of changes in [BC1_W07, BC1_W08]; W2 -knows and describes the endogenous and exogenous factors affecting the development, disrupting and accelerate the development, the fundamental threat to the health and human development, explains the importance of secular trend, acceleration and retardation for population changes [BC1_W08]; W3 -understand the impact of environmental conditions on the feasibility of genetic potential, knows the correct control methods of human development, he knows the right tools [BC1_W18]; Skills Student: U1-determines the correct physical and motor development of children and adolescents, can be used to assess the appropriate changes following the age at all stages of ontogeny, able to assess abnormalities of development [BC1_U07]; U2 - can describe the genetic and environmental determinants of the structure and function of the human body [BC1_U08]; U3 - can measure the size needed morphological and physiological traits, he can properly use test equipment for measurement, selects appropriate test methods [BC1_U06, BC1_U12]; U4- has the ability to prepare papers and other written work as well as a presentation of human biology based on Polish literature and foreign language [BC1_U18, BC1_U19];

Competences: Persdonal and social competences (attitudes) Student: K1 - is aware of the risks to human health and development resulting from the progress of civilization [BC1_K04, BC1_K06]; K2 - can responsibly and effectively collaborate in [BC1_K02].

Prerequisites:

Course content: Factors affecting thedevelopment of progressive successive stages of ontogenesis. Characteristic periods of ontogenesis. Methods to control the correct development. Effect of environmental factors on human development and health.

Recommended literature: 1) Turner J.S., Helms D.B., Rozwój człowieka. PWN, Warszawa 1999; 2) Wolański N., Rozwój biologiczny człowieka. Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, Warszawa 2012; 3) Wolański N., Ekologia człowieka t.1 i 2, PWN, Warszawa 2006; 4) Kubica J.F., Wychowanie zdrowotne i promocja zdrowia. Warszawa, 2004.

Assessment methods: The current rating (based on oral statements) progress and activity. The presence of the exercises is compulsory, the student may have only one unauthorized absence. Students holding a valid pass a written exam practice test (30 -35 closed questions) in the examination session. The exam lasts 45 minutes. If you will fail the exam the first time the student has the right to re-take it orally or in writing. Classes assesment: bieżąca ocena (na podstawie ustnych i 2 pisemnych wypowiedzi) postępów w nauce i aktywności. Ocena prezentacji przygotowanych przez studentów w grupach. Obecność na ćwiczeniach jest obowiązkowa; student może mieć tylko jedną nieusprawiedliwioną nieobecność.

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