Biogeography 2600-BO-BGRBIOL-3-S1

Biogeography allows to understand various patterns of the distribution of organisms on Earth. Uses various fields of biology and geography. As far as the content is transmitted, various ways of dispersing organisms and conditions for colonizing new places are discussed. The concept of geographical coverage, its structure, scope and origin is defined. The classification of ranges and their dynamics are also presented. The last term is associated with the expansion of ranges and their shrinking resulting in species extinction. The dynamics of ranges is discussed against the background of geological and climatic events. The part about the characteristics and distribution of basic habitats on Earth includes a description of terrestrial and marine biomes and the physical conditions that shape them. According to the distribution of biomes, regionalization of flora and fauna on a continental and oceans scale is proposed. The distribution of biogeographic elements of Poland's flora and fauna has also been characterized.

Total student workload

Hours carried out with participation of teachers (50 hours) - participation in lectures - 15 hours - participation i laboratory work - 15 hours - consultations - 20 hours Individual work of students (25 hours) - preparation to laboratory work - 10 hours - preparation for the exam - 15 hours Total: 75 hours

Learning outcomes - knowledge

W1 - student aquired knowledge of the factors determining the distribution of organisms on Earth W2 - student aquired knowledge of past and present changes in the ranges of plant and animal species on Earth, and on their ecological and economic consequences W3 - student has knowledge of creating distribution maps

Learning outcomes - skills

U1 - student is able to assess the nature and direction of changes in the environment based on the presence or absence of indicator species U2 - student is able to identify and determine the direction and dynamics of expansion of invasive plant and animal species U3 - student is able to make dot and range distribution maps

Learning outcomes - social competencies

K1 - student is aware of the effects of the range changes of invasive species and proposes ways of prevention K2 - student is aware of the impact of climate change on global changes in fauna and flora and the resulting threats to humanity

Teaching methods

Presentation using audiovisual means, especially photos and videos regarding the discussed content

Expository teaching methods

- informative (conventional) lecture
- participatory lecture
- problem-based lecture

Exploratory teaching methods

- observation
- practical
- classic problem-solving

Type of course

elective course

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge after university courses in botany, zoology and ecology

Course coordinators

Jarosław Buszko

Assessment criteria

Written test

Assessment treshold:
51-60% - satisfactory, 61-70% - satisfactory +, 71-80% - good, 81-90% - good +, 91-100% - very good

Practical placement

Not applicable

Bibliography

Wtorow P.P., Drozdow N. N., 1988. Biogeografia kontynentów, PWN Warszawa, 284 ss.
Udvardy M.D.F, 1978. Zoogeografia dynamiczna, PWN Warszawa, 460 ss.
Umiński T., 1991. Zwierzęta i kontynenty, WSiP Warszawa, 214 ss.
Umiński T., 1986. Zwierzeta i oceany, WSiP Warszawa, 248 ss.
Kornaś J., Medwecka-Kornaś A., 2002. Geografia roślin, PWN Warszawa, 634 ss.

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