Basic information
- Study programme
- Environmental Protection
- Speciality
- -
- Organizational unit
- Faculty of Biology
- Study level
- Second-cycle programme
- Study form
- Full-time
- Education profile
- General academic
- Didactic cycle
- 2024/25
- Subject code
- 01EVPS.22.12958.24
- Lecture languages
- English
- Course type
- Elective
- Block
- foreign languages
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Period
Semester 2
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Activities and hours
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Number of ECTS points
3
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Goals
| Code | Goal |
| C1 | Familiarize students with the application of molecular ecology in studies of genetic variation at the population level and genetic markers development. |
| C2 | Familiarize students with the application of molecular ecology in evolutionary studies of species adaptive variation and population history. |
| C3 | Familiarize students with the application of analytical methods and novel molecular biology approaches in molecular ecology. |
| C4 | Familiarize students with theoretical assumptions and computational approaches used in molecular ecology research. |
| C5 | Familiarize students with top examples of molecular ecology studies based on published research articles. |
Subject learning outcomes
| Code | Outcomes in terms of | Learning outcomes | Examination methods |
| Knowledge – Student: | |||
| W1 | knows and understands the importance of molecular ecology for the assessment of genetic variability and distribution of populations across the species range. | EVP_K2_W01 | Written colloquium, Multimedia presentation |
| W2 | knows the basic research tools and techniques used in molecular ecology. | EVP_K2_W04, EVP_K2_W05 | Written colloquium, Report |
| Skills – Student: | |||
| U1 | can explain the importance of research in the field of molecular ecology in terms of environmental protection and the management of genetic resources of living organisms. | EVP_K2_U01 | Written colloquium, Multimedia presentation |
| U2 | can explain the basic methodology and their application in molecular ecology research. | EVP_K2_U02, EVP_K2_U03 | Written colloquium, Report, Multimedia presentation |
| U3 | can explain the processes affecting the level of genetic variation of species in time and space. | EVP_K2_U04 | Written colloquium, Multimedia presentation |
| U4 | can explain the methods and importance of genetic analysis of adaptive and quantitative traits variation of living organisms following environmental changes and distribution of species. | EVP_K2_U01, EVP_K2_U04 | Written colloquium, Multimedia presentation |
| U5 | can critically evaluate published research in the field of the discussed subject. | EVP_K2_U02, EVP_K2_U04, EVP_K2_U06 | Multimedia presentation |
| Social competences – Student: | |||
| K1 | can use knowledge and skills in the field of molecular ecology in environmental protection. | EVP_K2_K01, EVP_K2_K02, EVP_K2_K03, EVP_K2_K05 | Written colloquium, Report, Multimedia presentation |
Study content
| No. | Course content | Subject learning outcomes | Activities |
| 1. |
Application of molecular ecology in biodiversity and nature conservation research. |
W1, U1, K1 | Lecture, Conversatory classes, Classes |
| 2. |
Analysis of demographic and evolutionary processes in molecular ecology. |
W1, U3, U4, K1 | Lecture, Conversatory classes, Classes |
| 3. |
The use of laboratory methods and analysis of genetic data in ecology. |
W2, U2, U4, K1 | Lecture, Conversatory classes, Classes |
| 4. |
Molecular and adaptive variability in time and space. |
W1, U4 | Lecture, Conversatory classes |
| 5. |
Practical applications of research results in the field of molecular ecology. |
W1, W2, U5, K1 | Lecture, Conversatory classes |
Additional information
| Activities | Teaching and learning methods and activities |
|---|---|
| Lecture | Lecture with a multimedia presentation of selected issues, Discussion, Case study |
| Conversatory classes | Discussion, Case study, Problem-based learning, Activating method - SWOT analysis, Work in groups |
| Classes | Solving tasks (e.g. computational, artistic, practical) |
| Activities | Credit conditions |
|---|---|
| Lecture |
very good (5.0): 88-100% of points awarded for passing lectures in the form of a written colloquium |
| Conversatory classes |
very good (5.0): 88-100% of points awarded for passing conversatory classes in the form of presentations |
| Classes |
very good (5.0): 88-100% of points awarded for passing exercises in the form of a developed class protocol |
Literature
Obligatory- Molecular Ecology. Autors: Joanna R. Freeland, Stephen D. Petersen, Heather Kirk. Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
- An Introduction to Molecular Ecology. Autors: Trevor Beebee, Graham Rowe. Publisher: Oxford
- Biogeography: An Ecological and Evolutionary Approach. Autors: C. Barry Cox, Peter D. Moore. Publisher: Wilay & Sons.
Calculation of ECTS points
| Activities | Activity hours* | |
| Lecture | 6 | |
| Conversatory classes | 8 | |
| Classes | 16 | |
| Reading the indicated literature | 20 | |
| Preparation of a multimedia presentation | 5 | |
| Report preparation | 10 | |
| Preparation for the exam | 25 | |
| Student workload |
Hours
90
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| Number of ECTS points |
ECTS
3
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* academic hour = 45 minutes
