(in Polish) Ecological functions and significance of animal toxins 2600-OG-EN-EFS

(in Polish) Contact hours with teacher (20 hrs): - participation in lectures – 15 hrs - consultations – 5 hrs Self-study hours (20 hrs): - preparation for lectures – 5 hrs - reading literature – 5 hrs - preparation for test - 10 hrs Altogether: 40 hrs (2 ECTS)

(in Polish) Student W1: has basic knowledge of toxinology and toxicology, animal venoms, ecology and evolution of animal venoms/toxins – K_W02 W2: knows and understands relations between anatomy, morphology, physiology and toxicity/venomousness of vertebrates – K_W02, K_W05 W3: has advanced knowledge on venom production, costs of venom/poison production, variation in venom/poison composition and toxicity as well as ecology and evolution of animal toxins – K_W01, K_W03 W4: knows and is able to provide examples of venomous and poisonous vertebrates and is able to classify them according to their systematic position – K_W02, K_W05 W5: knows and understands ecological functions of animal venoms/toxins – K_W02, K_W05 W6: knows and understands the impact of animal toxins on human health – K_W07 W7: is able to provide professional literature in the field including animal venoms and toxins and their ecological functions – K_W16

(in Polish) Student U1: is able to use the knowledge on animal anatomy, morphology and physiology to analyze biological processes – K_U02 U2: has the ability to develop scientific hypotheses based on logical reasoning – K_U07 U3: has the ability to correctly assess threats to human health and life – K_U05 U4: using English source information, has the ability to perform analyses, summarize and critically assess data, allowing formulation of correct conclusions – K_U09 U5: demonstrates the ability to read and understand professional literature in the native language and in English – K_U11

(in Polish) Student K1: understands the need to constantly expand knowledge with the use of scientific and popular science magazines – K_K01 K2: has the ability to keep abreast of professional developments in the field of natural sciences together with an ability to inspire and organize the learning processes in others – K_K02 K3: is well prepared to develop a rational and critical approach to information obtained from scientific literature, the Internet, and other mass media, as well as popular beliefs relating to biological sciences – K_K03 K4: is aware of the responsibility for the reliability of analyzes and expert opinions – K_K04 K5: is ready to keep a critical eye on working results – K_K06 K6: is ready to popularize biological knowledge – K_K07 K7: is capable of teamwork – K_K11

(in Polish) Expository teaching methods: - informative lecture - participatory lecture - problem-based lecture - discussion

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

elective course

(in Polish) Basic knowledge on vertebrate biology and ecology

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