| Course ID: | BBI-SE>BIOMSROD |
| Course title: | BIOMONITORING OF THE ENVIRONMENT |
| Semester: | Winter |
| ECTS: | 2 |
| Lectures/Classes: | 0 / 0 hours |
| Field of study: | Bioinformatics |
| Study cycle: | 1st cycle |
| Type of course: | optional |
| Prerequisites: | |
| Contact person: | dr Magdalena Senze magdalena.senze@upwr.edu.pl |
| Short description: | Biomonitoring of the natural environment in the methods valid in Poland and in the world. |
| Full description: | Discussion of the methods used for monitoring the natural environment as regards surface, underground, precipitation waters, soil, bottom deposits, atmospheric air, waste, noise and electromagnetic radiation. The syllabus provides for field visits: to the Combined Heat and Power Plant in Wrocław, to the Na Grobli Water Treatment Plant in Wrocław and to Wrocław Wastewater Treatment Plant. |
| Bibliography: | Environmental Monitoring Handbook, Frank R. Burden, Ulrich Foerstner, Ian D. McKelvie, Alex Guenther, Publisher: McGRAW-HILL 2002 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc ISBN: 9780071351768 Environmental Monitoring and Characterization, Janick Artiola, Ian L. Pepper, Mark L. Brusseau ISBN: 0120644770 2004 Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology Books |
| Learning outcomes: | Knowledge: Understand phenomena and physical processes in nature and in living organisms BI_W05, Knows basic types of ecosystems, their origins and impacts on biodiversity BI_W03, Knows basic principles of health and safety BI_W18 Skills: Perform simple tasks or research expertise in the field of biology and bioinformatics under the guidance of a tutor and as part of group work BI_U06, Performs observations and performs in the field or laboratory measurements of basic biological BI_U08, Demonstrates the ability to correct inference the data from the different sources of natural sciences BI_U10 Social competences: Able to interact and work in a group, taking on different roles BI_K02,Can properly determine priorities for implementation specified by yourself or other tasks BI_K03, Responsible for the safety of their own work and other; knows how to act in emergency BI_K07 |
| Assessment methods and assessment criteria: | Students holding a valid credit Exercise pass a written test of the lectures (20 questions). Assessment takes 45 minutes. If the test is not included in the first term the student has the right again cautioned him orally or in writing within retake. |