Vertebrate zoology WB-BI-ZOO-02lab

Lectures
Knowledge:
BI1_W01: the graduate knows and understands selected facts, objects and complex determinants in biology/zoology at an advanced level; understands basic biological phenomena and processes
BI1_W04: the graduate knows and understands basic conceptual categories and biological terminology at an advanced level; has knowledge of the advancement of biology and the research methods used in this discipline
Classes
Skills:
BI1_U01: the graduate is able to apply basic biology research techniques and tools, conduct observations and perform physical, biological and chemical measurements in the field or laboratory
BI1_U02: the graduate is able to properly choose sources and information derived from these sources, understands literature in the field of zoology in Polish; reads and understands scientific texts in English
BI1_U09: the graduate is able to plan and organize individual work as well as to cooperate and work in a group assuming various roles in it and perform commissioned research tasks
BI1_U10: the graduate is able to independently plan and implement his/her own lifelong learning
Competences:
BI1_K01: the graduate is ready to critically assess his/her knowledge and received information, recognizing the importance of knowledge in solving scientific and applied problems in the field of zoology
BI1_K03: the graduate is ready to take care of the achievements and traditions of the profession, is responsible for the safety of own and others’ work

Description of the ECTS
Participation in the lectures - 30 hrs., participation in the classes - 30 hrs., preparation for the classes (including students’ presentation) 20 hrs., consultations - 5 hrs., preparation for the midterm exams - 15 hrs., preparation for the final exam - 20 hrs. In total -120 hrs.
No ECTS: 120 hrs / 30(25) hrs = ca. 4

Assessment criteria:
Knowledge
grade 2 (unsatisfactory): the student does not know the basic terminology in the field of vertebrate zoology, does not understand biological processes
grade 3 (satisfactory): the student knows to a limited extent the terminology in the field of vertebrate zoology, has a limited knowledge of biological processes
grade 4 (good): the student knows the terminology in the field of vertebrate zoology, has general knowledge about the evolution of vertebrate animals, their anatomy and physiology. He/she is aware of current trends in the advancements of zoology
grade 5 (excellent): student has full knowledge of the terminology and scope of interest of vertebrate zoology, is able to analyze the relationship between anatomy and physiology, can assess the usefulness of taxonomy for the advancement of zoology. The student identifies domestic species of vertebrate animals
Skills
grade 2 (unsatisfactory): the student is unable to use basic zoology research techniques and tools, perform observations or perform simple zoological measurements in the laboratory; is unable to find-out reliable sources of scientific information in the discipline of vertebrate zoology; cannot properly present the content of simple texts in zoology; does not show progress in gaining knowledge of zoology
grade 3 (satisfactory): the student has only a limited ability to use basic zoology research techniques and tools, perform observations or perform simple zoological measurements in the laboratory; has a limited ability to find-out reliable sources of scientific information in the discipline of vertebrate zoology; has a limited ability to properly present the content of simple texts in zoology; demonstrates a limited progress in gaining knowledge of zoology
grade 4 (good): the student has a good ability to use basic zoology research techniques and tools, perform observations or perform simple zoological measurements in the laboratory; has a good ability to find-out reliable sources of scientific information in the discipline of vertebrate zoology; has a good ability to properly present the content of simple texts in zoology; demonstrates a good progress in gaining knowledge of zoology
grade 5 (excellent): the student fluently applies basic zoology research techniques and tools, conducts observations or performs simple zoological measurements in the laboratory; the student is able to effectively analyze, summarize and present simple scientific texts on zoology; while deepening her/his knowledge she/he goes beyond the subject matter of the classes
Competences
grade 2 (unsatisfactory): the student does not show any involvement in the course.
grade 3 (satisfactory): the student only in a limited way deepens and updates his/her knowledge; only occasionally participates in discussions, formulates his/her own statements and constructive critical comments; only infrequently reaches popular science magazines and professional electronic sources.
grade 4 (good): the student demonstrates an active interest in the subject, raises questions, seeks answers for them; often takes an active part in discussions, makes her/his own speeches, and constructs critical remarks; often reads popular science magazines and professional electronic sources
grade 5 (excellent): the student demonstrates an active interest in the subject, raises questions, seeks answers for them; regularly takes an active part in discussions, makes her/his own speeches, and constructs critical remarks; regularly reads popular science magazines and professional electronic sources.
Final grades consist of:
1. Lecture: ocena z egzaminu testowego; aby przystąpić do egzaminu należy uzyskać zaliczenie ćwiczeń na ocenę minimum 3 (dst)
2. Classes: class attendance and activity – participation in discussions, multimedia presentation on a given topic (for a grade) and mid-term examinations. Attendance - two justified absences are excusable. Unexcusing absentions will result in a lower rating from the classes half grade downgrade

No practice available

Basic:
Dzik J. 2015. Zoologia. Różnorodność i pokrewieństwa zwierząt. Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego [in Polish]
Grodziński Z. (red.) 1979. Zoologia. Przedstrunowce i strunowce. PWN, Warszawa [in Polish]
Hempel-Zawitkowska J. (red.) 2006. Zoologia dla uczelni rolniczych. Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, Warszawa [in Polish]
Reece J.B, Urry L.A., Cain M.L., Wasserman S.A., Minorsky P.V., Jackson R.B. 2013. Biology. Pearson
Solomon E.P., Martin C., Martin D.W., Berg L.R. 2014. Biology, Brooks Cole
Supplementary:
Berger L. 2000. Płazy i gady Polski. Warszawa-Poznań [in Polish]
Dzik J. 2011. Dzieje życia na Ziemi. Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN Warszawa [in Polish]
Fortey R. 1997. Life – an unauthorized biography. A natural history of the first four thousand million years of life on Earth. Harper-Collins Publ. Ltd.
Jurd R.D. 2004. BIOS Instant Notes in Animal Biology. Taylor & Francis
Kowalski K. 1971. Ssaki. Zarys teriologii. PWN, Warszawa [in Polish]
Mały słownik zoologiczny. Ryby. Gady i płazy. Ptaki. Ssaki (4 tomy). Wiedza Powszechna, Warszawa [in Polish]
Rajski A. 1983. Zoologia. Tom I i II. PWN Warszawa [in Polish]
Szarski H. 1987. Anatomia porównawcza kręgowców. PWN, Warszawa [in Polish]
Szarski H. 1998. Historia zwierząt kręgowych (lub wydania od 1990 roku). Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, Warszawa [in Polish]
Umiński T. 1991. Zwierzęta i kontynenty. Wydawnictwa Szkolne i Pedagogiczne, Warszawa. [in Polish]

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