Applied Zoology - workshop WB-BI-ANG-04cw
Description
This course provides with a broad background of the scientific study of Applied Zoology by studying the principles, theoretical and practical issues and introduce the scientific study of this discipline. It brings the conceptual knowledge in the related disciplines as agriculture, evolution and industry. The course considers also the various connectivity of zoology and its applications into industry, the processes generating and influencing the market, and the issues surrounding the conservation and sustainability.
This course considers patterns and processes in different scales. Along with the facts and theories outlined in the course, a few specific case studies and examples are shown.
Specific aims of the course are to
To acquaint students with the general characters and classification of chordates and the affinities between different groups.
identify industry and examples of applied zoology at local, regional and global levels and scales,
To impart knowledge regarding the morphological, anatomical and physiological make up of a few representative organisms from each phylum.
consider the issues surrounding the conservation and its influence on the market.
During the classes students work on the original biological texts, movies, quizzes aiming searching for information to the given questions. The work is done individually, in pairs and in groups. Students also participate in conversations. Short tests check the students' progress.
(in Polish) Grupa przedmiotów ogólnouczenianych
Subject level
Learning outcome code/codes
Type of subject
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
Student achieves in context of knowledge:
1. knows and understands sophisticated biological processes in Applied Zoology, BI2_W01
2. possess deep knowledge of problems in biological disciplines connected to Applied Zoology and knows the connections between them, BI2_W04
3. knows modern biological problems in Applied Zoology, BI2_W05
in context of abilities:
1. understands and knows the literature related to Applied Zoology and related biological disciplines on basic level as well advanced level, BI2_U02
2. uses available and diverse information sources relevant, analase and select it critically containing electronic sources, BI2_U03
3. possess the ability to form conclusions based on studies and scientific data, BI2_U07
4. possess the ability to understand and analyse the social based on zoological applications, its economy and market with the use of scientific method and techniques BI2_U12
in context of competence:
1. understands the need of lifelong learning, improving job and personal competences, BI2_K01
2. points out the need of directional knowledge update based on English scientific publication related to Applied Zoology and connected biological disciplines. BI2_K05
Activity Number of hours
Participation in workshops 30
Preparation to workshops 15
Consultation 5
Online tasks 10
Summary 60
Number of ECTS 55 hours./30 hours. = 2
Participation in workshops - 30 h results in 2 ECTS points.
Assessment criteria
Marking criteria
Final mark will be based on result of the array of short tests and projects provided during the following meetings.
During workshops one absence is allowed during the term measured as 2x45 minutes.
Didactic methods
Students listen to presentations, prepare and present projects. Sometimes they give or write answers for the questions, write questions to the text, work on original scientific papers, talk with other students, read original texts, watch films, do interactive exercises. During the term the tests and etests will be provided.
Practical placement
no
Bibliography
Basic Literature
The Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology
https://www.journals.elsevier.com/the-journal-of-basic-and-applied-zoology/
Zoology journal of pure and applied zoology
http://www.ijpaz.com/
Applied Entomology and Zoology
http://www.springer.com/life+sciences/entomology/journal/13355
Research & Reviews: Journal of Zoological Sciences
https://www.rroij.com/zoological-sciences.php
Additional information
Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system: