Fundamentals of organismal and environmental biology 1000-711BOS
1. Introduction to scientific method. Subject of biology - what is life. Place of biology within life sciences. Classical scientific method: inductive method and hypothetico-deductive reasoning.
2. Basiis of 2D microscopy imaging . Theory of image formation.
3. Basis of 3D imaging. Methods of visualization in light and electron microscopy.
4. Basis of immunological system in mammals.
5. Main issues of contemporary plant developmental biology.
6. Basic issues of contemporary developmental biology of animals.
7.8. Different aspects of parasite-host system. Emerging invasions as a thread to public health.
9.10 Ecosystem modeling. Models in biology, especially in ecology; attempt to formulate mathematical and algorithmic approach to the analyzed processes. Model expectations, juxtaposition with reality.
11. 12.. Biodiversity, different levels of organization. Biodiversity in danger. Different methods of biodiversity protection.
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Prerequisites (description)
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Learning outcomes
KNOWLEDGE
Understanding of cell-environment relationship
Understanding of basic biochemistry, cell biology, genetics and molecular biology.
ABILITIES
Ability to self-studying problems under tutor's supervision.
Possessing ability of using source of informations, including electronic data basis.
Ability of drawing proper conclusions
SOCIAL AWARENESS
Broading his/her interest in biological sciences. Actualizing knowledge on organizmal and environmental biology
Improving his/her team working abilities
Carefully and critically interpreting knowledge and information coming from scientific literature and mass media
Assessment criteria
Lecture - written exam, test
Practical placement
not applicable
Bibliography
Suggested readings will be given before each lecture.
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