4.4. Biological Weapon 1655-LekM4CHZBBL-J

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The lectures are aimed to deliver theoretical knowledge about widely considered medical and biotechnological aspects of biological weapon. Basic aspects connected with characteristics and production of biological weapon will be discussed. Formulation of clinical hypothesis during assessment of effects of usage of biological weapon will be also considered. The matter of lecture are types and features of biological weapon (costs of production, efficacy, detectability), classifications and kinds of potential pathogens (with different degree of virulence and mortality); Bacillus anthracis, Yersinia pestis, Francisella tularensis, Salmonella, viral hemorrhagic fevers, smallpox virus, ricin, botulinum toxin; methods of usage of biological weapons (air bombs, artillery bullets, packages, aerosol, contamination, acts of sabotage); recognition of attacks with biological weapon (appearing of smoke, mist, dust after plane flight, explosions of "quiet" bombs, occurrence of multiple deceases and illnesses with similar symptoms but unknown aetiology, massively dying animals, severe presentations of diseases, weak or lack of response to routine treatment, occurrence of extremely rare or eradicated diseases, occurrence of diseases with atypical presentation, occurrence of disease in vaccinated population (which may suggest possible genetic modifications); detection of biological weapon and its significance in medical aspect; conventions prohibiting the usage of biological weapon, historical aspects and modern problems.

Total student workload

1. The workload related to classes requiring the direct participation of an academic teacher is: - lectures: 5h - reading the literature in the subject: 3h The student's workload related to classes requiring the direct participation of an academic teacher is 8 hours, which corresponds to 0.32 ECTS points. 2. Student workload balance: - lectures: 5h - reading professional literature: 1.75h - preparation for passing and passing: 2h The total student workload is 8.75h, which corresponds to 0.35 ECTS credits. 3. Student workload related to the course: - reading professional literature: 4h - participation in lectures: 5h - preparation for passing in the field of research and scientific aspects for a given subject: 0.5h The total student workload is 9.5h, which corresponds to 0.38 ECTS credits. 4. Time required to prepare and participate in the assessment process: - preparation for passing + passing: 2h (0.08 ECTS points). The total student workload related to preparing for participation in the assessment process is 2 hours, which corresponds to 0.08 ECTS points.

Learning outcomes - knowledge

knowledge - graduate knows and understands... W1(C.W14). the impact of abiotic and biotic (viruses, bacteria) environmental factors on the human body and the human population and the ways of their entry into the human body. W2(C.W15). the consequences of exposure of the human body to various chemical and biological agents and the principles of prevention. W3(G.)W2. methods of identifying and studying risk factors, advantages and disadvantages of various types of epidemiological studies, and measures proving the presence of cause and effect relationships.

Learning outcomes - skills

skills - a graduate can… U1(C.U6). assess environmental hazards and use basic methods to detect the presence of harmful factors (biological and chemical) in the biosphere. U2(G.U2). collect information on the presence of risk factors for infectious and chronic diseases and plan preventive measures at various levels of prevention.

Learning outcomes - social competencies

social competence - graduate is ready to… K1(K_K01). using objective sources of information. K2(K_K07). noticing and recognizing one's own limitations and making self-assessment of educational deficits and needs. K3(K_K09). promoting pro-health behaviors.

Teaching methods

Lectures: - information lecture - seminar lecture

Observation/demonstration teaching methods

- display

Expository teaching methods

- programmed material
- problem-based lecture
- informative (conventional) lecture

Exploratory teaching methods

- brainstorming
- project work
- case study

Online teaching methods

- methods referring to authentic or fictitious situations
- exchange and discussion methods
- evaluative methods
- cooperation-based methods
- methods developing reflexive thinking
- integrative methods

Prerequisites

Before starting the studies, the student should have knowledge and skills in the field of the basics of biology and biotechnology.

Course coordinators

Piotr Kamiński

Assessment criteria

Focused observation of the student's actions while performing tasks –
- W1-W3, U1-U2, K1-K3.

1) Targeted observation of student's activities while performing tasks: W1-W3, U1-U2, K1-K3.
2) Final credit in the form of a test: W1-W3, U1-U2, K1-K3.
Pass rate: ≥60% passed, <60% failed
3) Extended observation - verification method as part of the implementation of the Module (scale 0-10; >60%).

The student is obliged to participate in all lectures, which is a prerequisite for obtaining a credit within the module.

Practical placement

not applicable

Additional information

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