West Pomeranian University of Technology, Szczecin

West Pomeranian University of Technology, Szczecin Faculty of Environmental Management and Agriculture

FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND AGRICULTURE LIST OF COURSES FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS ACADEMIC YEAR 2012/2013

FIELD OF: AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Course title BASIC OF AGRO AND BIOPHYSICS

Teaching method Lecture

Person responsible for E-mail address to the person Dr Romualda Bejger [email protected] the course responsible for the course

Course code - ECTS points 6 (if applicable)

Type of course Obligatory Level of course S1

Semester Winter Language of instruction English

Hours per week 2 Hours per semester 20

The effect of training is the ability to use modern methods and rights from the scope of the Objectives of the course agro and biophysics in the analysis and resolution of problems in practice, nature and everyday life.

Entry requirements Basic of Physics, Basic of General Chemistry, Physiology Of Plants

To familiarize the students with a basic knowledge from the scope of agro and biophysics, and the selected instrumental techniques and their physical basics. The students learned the basic Course contents rights, phenomena and processes in nature, an understanding of their relationship and meaning in the pattern of the same physics and natural sciences and especially to protect the environment and the sustainable and balanced development.

Assessment methods Written exam

1. C. Sybesma, Introduction to biophysics, Academic Press, New York-San Francisco -London, 1977. 2. R.M.J. Cotterill, Biophysics – An Introduction, John Wiley&Sons, LTD, England, 2003. 3. A. H. Cromer, Physics for the life sciences, McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1977. Recommended readings 4. J. Gliński, J. Horabik, J. Lipiec, W.E.H. Blum, J. de Baerdemaeker, Ch. W. Finkl, R. Horn, Y. Pachepsky, E. V. Shein, K. Konstankiewicz, Encyclopedia of Agrophysics - Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series, Springer, 2011. 5. H. Willard, L. Merritt, J. Dean, Instrumental Methods of Analysis, Wadsworth Publishing Company, F. Settle (Ed.), 1988.

Additional information

1 West Pomeranian University of Technology, Szczecin Faculty of Environmental Management and Agriculture

Course title ANBAUTECHNOLOGIE VON INDUSTRIEPFLANZEN UND HACKFRÜCHTEN

Teaching method lecture / workshop / laboratory / field course

Person responsible for E-mail address to the person Dr Marek Bury [email protected] the course responsible for the course Course code - ECTS points 5 (if applicable)

Type of course obligatory Level of course S1

Semester Winter Language of instruction German

60 (lecture -30 h / workshop -20 h Hours per week 4 Hours per semester / laboratory -10 h) Kennenlernen von Anbauverfahren der Industriepflanzen einschließlich Raps, Lein, Flachs, Hanf Objectives of the course und Mohn und Anbauverfahren der wichtigen Hackfrüchten

Entry requirements Botanik, Pflanzenernährung, Pflanzenphysiologie, Bodenkunde

Im Mittelpunkt stehen die biologischen, agrotechnischen sowie agrar- und produktionsökologischen Grundlagen des Anbaus der in Mitteleuropa anbauwürdigen landwirtschaftlichen Industriepflanzen und Hackfrüchte. Der Inhalt umfasst wirtschaftliche Course contents Bedeutung, Botanik (kurze Charakteristik), Standortbedingungen (Boden- und Klimaverhältnisse) und die detaillierten Anbauverfahren von öl- und fasernliefernden Pflanzen (Raps, Leindotter, Ölsenf, Lein und Flachs, Hanf) und wichtigen Hackfrüchten (Kartoffeln, Zuckerrüben, Futtermöhren) sowie Zwischenfrüchte, die in Polen angebaut sind.

Assessment methods Belegarbeiten, Tests, Abschlussprüfung

1. Diepenbrock W., Fischbeck G., Heyland K-U. 1999. Spezieller Pflanzenbau. Ulmer Verlag, Stuttgart. 2. Heyland K-U. 1996. Landwirtschaftliches Lehrbuch. Band 6. Spezieller Pflanzenbau, Ulmer Verlag Stuttgart. 3. Lieberei R., Reisdorff Ch. 2007. Nutzpflanzenkunde. 7. Aufl. Thieme Stuttgart. 4. Dambroth M. 1988. Flachs: Züchtung, Anbau u. Verarbeitung. Stuttgart: Ulmer, 5. Cramer N. 1990. Raps: Anbau und Verwertung. Stuttgart: Ulmer. Recommended readings 6. Hugger H. 1989. Sonnenblumen: Züchtung, Anbau, Verarbeitung. Stuttgart: Ulmer. 7. Filip J. 1993. Anbau und Verarbeitung von Ölpflanzen in Polen. Berlin: Duncker & Humblot. 8. Schuhmann P. 2005. Aufbereitung, Lagerung und Vermarktung von Kartoffeln nach QS. Bergen/Dumme: Agrimedia. 9. Putz B. 1989. Kartoffeln: Züchtung - Anbau - Verwertung. 1. Aufl. Hamburg: Behr. 10. Peschke J. 1994. Inhaltsstoffe und Anfälligkeit von Möhren (Daucus carota L.) im Nacherntestadium unter dem Einfluss von Sorte, Herkunft und Anbaubedingung. Giessen: Fischer-Löw.

Course title NUTZPFLANZEN DER TROPEN UND SUBTROPEN

Teaching method lecture / workshop

Type of course Optional Level of course S1/ S2/ S3

Semester Winter Language of instruction German

30 Hours per week 2 Hours per semester (lecture - 15 h / workshop -15 h)

Das Ziel des Kurses ist Darstellung den wichtigsten Kulturpflanzen, die in Tropen und Subtropen Objectives of the course angebaut sind. Kennenlernen von Anbauverfahren der Industriepflanzen einschließlich

Entry requirements Nicht verlangt, ggf. Botanik

Der Inhalt umfasst wirtschaftliche Bedeutung, Botanik (kurze Charakteristik), Standortbedingungen (Boden- und Klimaverhältnisse) und die allgemeine Anbauverfahren von Pflanzen, die aus tropischen Länder stammen und in Polen angebaut sind (Mais, Sorghumhirse, Course contents Amaranthus, Sonnenblumen, Kartoffeln, Hanf) und von durch den Studierenden gewählten Arten berichtet, die in Tropen und Subtropen angebaut sind. Als Beispiel kann hier Anbau von Reis, Quinoa, Baumwolle, Manihot, Ölpalme, Kaffee, Kakao, Tee u.a. genannt werden.

Assessment methods Belegarbeit

1. Hugger H. 1989. Sonnenblumen: Züchtung, Anbau, Verarbeitung. Stuttgart: Ulmer. 2. Putz B. 1989. Kartoffeln: Züchtung- Anbau- Verwertung. 1. Aufl. Hamburg: Behr. 3. Franke G. 1982. Nutzpflanzen der Tropen und Subtropen. 4. Aufl. Leipzig: Hirzel, 4. REHM, S. & G. ESPIG, 1984: Die Kulturpflanzen der Tropen und Subtropen. 2. Aufl., Verlag Eugen Ulmer, Stuttgart. Recommended readings 5. Bärtels A. 1989. Farbatlas Tropenpflanzen: Zier- und Nutzpflanzen. Stuttgart: Ulmer, 6. Jenuwein H. 1986. Avocado bis Zuckerrohr: tropische Nutzpflanzen selber ziehen. Stuttgart: Ulmer, 7. Caesar K. 1986. Einführung in den tropischen und subtropischen Pflanzenbau. Frankfurt (Main): DLG-Verl.

Course title PROÖKOLOGISCHE ANBAUVERFAHREN IN PFLANZENBAU

Teaching method lecture / workshop /

Person responsible for E-mail address to the person Dr Marek Bury [email protected] the course responsible for the course Course code ECTS points 5 (if applicable) Obligatory for Agritourism Type of course Level of course S1 / S2 Optional for another Students

Semester winter Language of instruction German

30 (lecture -30 h / workshop Hours per week 2 Hours per semester -20)

Kennenlernen von Prinzipien der ökologischen Landbau und Vergleich der Anbauverfahren von Objectives of the course wichtigsten Kulturarten in konventionellen und ökologischen Betrieben

Es werden Anbautechnologien von landwirtschaftlichen Kulturpflanzen (Getreide und Schmetterlingsblütler, öl- und eiweißliefernden Pflanzen, Hackfrüchte) in ökologischen Betrieben Course contents (biodynamische Methode im Ökobau) mit aufwandintensiven Landwirtschaft verglichen und auf die Unterschiede hinsichtlich der Bedeutung, Fruchtfolgeeinordnung und Anbauverfahren hingedeutet.

Assessment methods Belegarbeiten, Tests, praktische Übungen mit Abschlussnoten

1. Diepenbrock W., Fischbeck G., Heyland K-U. 1999. Spezieller Pflanzenbau. Ulmer Verlag, Stuttgart. 2. Koepf/Pettersson/Schaumann, 1974. Biologische Landwirtschaft, Verlag Eugen Ulmer, Stuttgart 3. Preuschen G., K. Bernath, U. Hampl, 1999. Umstellung auf ökologischen Landbau. Stiftung Recommended readings Ökologie und Landbau, 4. Schmidt H. 2004. Viehloser Öko-Ackerbau. Verlag Dr. Köster 5. Stein-Bachinger K., J. Bachiner, L. Schmidt. 2004. Nährstoffmanagement im ökologischen Landbau. KTBL-Schrift 6. S. Kühne, U. Barth, P. Marx, 2006, Pflanzengesundheit im ökologischen Landbau. Ulmer Verlag

Course title BASIC STATISCTICS

Teaching method Computer laboratory

Person responsible for E-mail address to the person Prof. Robert Maciorowski [email protected] the course responsible for the course

Type of course compulsory Level of course S1

Semester winter Language of instruction English

After this course the student is expected to be able to: - comprehend the basic ideas of statistical inference and data collection; Objectives of the course - determine the appropriate statistical procedure, given the description of the experiment, the research question and the type of data, interpret the results in terms of the problem; - perform independently data analysis techniques with the computer package STATISTICA Entry requirements Basic knowledge from mathematics

- data collection, descriptive statistics, introduction probability theory; - estimation, testing hypotheses, constructing confidence intervals; Course contents - application to standard situations: one sample, two samples, one sample with paired observations, simple linear regression; - using statistical software, in particular STATISTICA

Assessment methods written exam, project work

1.Gerry P. Quinn, Michael J. Keogh, Experimental Design and Data Analysis for Biologists. Recommended readings Cambridge University Press, 2002 2. Statsoft Electronic Statistics Textbook. http://www.statsoft.com/textbook/

Course title PLANT BIOPHYSICS

Teaching method presentations, demonstrations, workshop, experiments

Person responsible for E-mail address to the person Prof Elżbieta Skórska [email protected] the course responsible for the course Course code - ECTS points 4 (if applicable)

Type of course elective Level of course S1/S2

Hours per week 2 = 1 L + 1 Lab Hours per semester 30 = 15 L+15 Lab

Objectives After successful completion of this course students will be able to understand basic laws of of the course physics in plant cells.

Entry requirements Basics of physics at a secondary school level

Plant cell as a physical system. Principles of thermodynamics as a basis of live. Homeostasis and entropy. ATP as main medium of energy in living organisms. Sources of energy in plant cells; types Course contents of energy. Energy transformations and its efficiency. Osmotic work; transport in plants. Bioenergetics. Transport through cell membranes (passive and active). Diffusion. Osmosis. Electric potential in plants. Physical aspects of Photosynthesis. Photoinhibition.

Assessment methods Project work, written exam

1. K.J. Niklas, H.C. Spatz. Plant Physics. Univ. Chicago Press Books 2012. Recommended readings 2. D.M. Grodzinski Plant Biopysics. Kiev Naukova dumka 1976.

Additional information www.biophysics.org

Course title FUNDAMENTALS OF GENETICS

Teaching method lecture / workshop / laboratory

Person responsible for E-mail address to the person Dr Stefan Stojałowski [email protected] the course responsible for the course Course code - ECTS points 6 (if applicable)

50 (20 lecture, 20 workshop, 10 Hours per week 4 Hours per semester laboratory)

Students will gain a general knowledge about different aspects of heredity: inheritance of Objectives of the course monogenic traits, independent inheritance of different genes and genetic linkages, basic of population genetics, molecular mechanisms of heredity and modern methods of DNA analysis.

Entry requirements Basic knowledge on cytology (cell divisions) and mechanisms of sex reproduction

Mendelian genetics. Chromosome structure and karyotypes of species. Genetic recombination. Interactions between genes and environment. Linkage groups and genetic maps of chromosomes. Course contents Genes controlling quantitative traits (QTLs). Basic of population genetics. DNA and its role in heredity. Methods of DNA analysis: hybridization, amplification in vitro, sequencing and sequence analysis.

Assessment methods Written exam (test)

1. Basic Genetics: Textbook and Activities by Ahmed Abouelmagd and Hussein M. Ageely. Universal-Publishers, Boca Raton, Florida USA 2009 Recommended readings 2. Principles of Genetics by E.G. Gardner and D.P. Snustad. 7th ed. John Willey & Sons, New York USA 1984

Additional information Workshops in groups of less than 15 students. Laboratory in groups of max. 8 students

Course title ECOTOXICOLOGY

Teaching method Lecture and laboratory

Person responsible for E-mail address to the person Dr Arkadiusz Telesiński [email protected] the course responsible for the course Course code - ECTS points 7 (if applicable)

Hours per week 3 Hours per semester 20L, 25Lab

After finishing the course students should know basic principles of toxicology. Students have ability to describe adsorption, distribution, biotransformation and excretion of xenobiotics and also the influence of toxic agents on live organisms. Furthemore they should know the problems Objectives of the course of the influence of the antropogenic pollution and accumulation of xenobiotics in environment. Students should have a knowledge about such pollutants as: nitric compounds, heavy metals, pesticides, fluoride and dioxin. Moreover student should be able to assess toxicity of xenobiotics with using of toxicity tests.

Entry requirements Basic knowledge about environmental protection and chemistry

Basic principles of toxicology; problems of the industrial pollution effect on livestock and animals health as well as accumulation of the toxins in environment; influence of the intensive use of the Course contents fertilizers and pesticides on the toxicity of fed; toxicological analysis, toxicity tests, selected issues in ecotoxicology

Assessment methods Grade

1. Walker C.H., Hopkin S.P., Sibly R.M., Peakall D.B. 2005. Principles of ecotoxicology. CRC Press Recommended readings 2. Hoffman D.J. [eds.]. Handbook of ecotoxicology. CRC Press 3. Wright D.A., Welbourn P. 2002. Environmental toxicology. Cambridge University Press

Course title ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Teaching method lecture and workshop

Person responsible for E-mail address to the person Dr Elżbieta Dusza [email protected] the course responsible for the course Course code - ECTS points 4 (if applicable)

Type of course optional Level of course S1/S2

Semester winter / summer Language of instruction English

15 lectures Hours per week every two weeks (2x45 min) Hours per semester 15 workshops Student gains knowledge about the existing environmental management systems on Polish territory. Acquainted with the procedure of the specific environmental management systems to enterprises. Students also learn about the current regulatory system concerning ways and possibilities to application of the environmental management systems in the enterprises. During Objectives of the course the workshops student will learn how to applicate the management systems, will know the methods of verification and will be able to do the monitoring of methods used. Student also will be able to perform an analysis of strengths and weaknesses of the chosen environmental management system model and he will able to identify potential opportunities and threats arising from the application of its at selected company.

Student should know basic information about the existing environmental management systems. Entry requirements It should also be familiar with environmental law and the basic elements of the State Environmental Policy.

During the course students get familiar with basic information about environmental management systems in Poland. In detail are discussed the environmental management systems EMAS and ISO. In addition the student is familiar with the methods of application such systems in enterprises Course contents and has the ability to know the strengths and weaknesses of their parties. It also are given additional issues related to the practical application of environmental management systems, both within the country and the EU territory. Moreover are approached the possibility of using the contents of environmental management systems in the later work.  oral exam from the content of the lecture, Assessment methods  grade from the content of workshop  project work 1. Philip J. Stapleton, Margaret A. Glover, 2001: Environmental Management Systems: An implementation guide for small and medium-sized organizations. Second Edition. 2. Edward G. Rendell, Kathleen A. McGinty, 2004: Environmental Management Systems, Recommended readings A Guidebook for Improving Energy and Environmental Performance in Local Government. Five Winds International. 3. Office of the Federal Environmental Executive US, 2004: Environmental management System, Managers guide.

Course title REMOTE SENSING OF ENVIRONMENT

Teaching method Lecture and workshop

Person responsible for E-mail adress to the person dr Michał Kupiec [email protected] the course responsible for the course

Course code ECTS points 8 (if applicable)

Type of course obliga tory/elective Level of course S1/S2

30 workshop Hours per week 2x45 Hours per semester 15 lectures Developing of knowledge on remote sensing subjects, types of remote sensed data and methodes of use in environmental sciences. Objectives of the course Practical use of specialized and open source software for analysis of aerial and satellite imagery, especially in environment – oriented applications

Entry requirements Basic GIS knowledge

 Theoretical basis of remote sensing and photogrammetry  Key features of contemporary satellites and their sensors  Basic methods of aerial pictures interpretation  Rectification, ortorectification of aerial pictures Course contents  Analysis of multispectral images based on Landsat imagery  Supervised and unsupervised methods of image classification  Environmental applications of remote sensing – vegetation indices, map algebra, landscape research, environmental impact assessment

Assessment methods Grade/Project work

1. Rencz A., Ryerson R.A., Manual of Remote Sensing, Remote Sensing for the Earth Sciences. Recommended readings Wiley.1999 2. Sabins F. Remote Sensing: Principles and Interpretation. Waveland Pr Inc. 2007

Additional information Max. 15 prs/group, software used: Idrisi Andes, wide using of open source software

Course title GEOGRAFPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Teaching method workshop, lectures

Person responsible for E-mail adress to the person dr Michał Kupiec [email protected] the course responsible for the course Course code - ECTS points 8 (if applicable)

Hours per week 2x45 Hours per semester 30/15

Developing of basis theoretical knowledge on geospatial subjects. Gaining a basic, practical Objectives of the course understanding of GIS concepts, techniques and real world applications, understanding the technical language of GIS, gaining practical experience using basic GIS tools

Entry requirements some background in computer science or geography is helpful

 Data sources for geospatial sciences  Methods of data implementing and integrating in GIS: scanning, digitizing, georeferencing  Cartographic base in GIS – projections, scale, coordinate systems, map types, visualization of geospatial data  Data models in GIS – vector and raster Course contents  Manipulation and integration of geospatial data  Frequently used GIS analysis – reclassification, buffering, logic operations, map comparison, time series analysis, landscape analysis, thematic mapping, etc.  GIS analysis and visualization methods in environmental sciences  GPS data and their use in GIS  Legal and copyright aspects of GIS practices

Assessment methods Grade/project work

1. Eastman J.R., 1995, Idrisi for Windows. User’s Guide, Clark Labs for Cartographic Technology and Geogr. Analysis, Worcester. 2. Longley, P. M. Goodchild, D. Maguire and D. Rhind. 2001. Geographic Information Systems and Recommended readings Science. John Wiley and Sons. 3. Longley P., M Batty, . 1997. Spatial Analysis: Modeling in a GIS Environment. John Wiley & Son 4. Goodchild, M.F., Parks, B.O., and Steyaert, L.T. [eds]. 1993. Environmental Modelling with GIS Oxford University Press

Additional information Max. 15 prs/group, software used: Idrisi Andes, MapInfo, open source software

Course title BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF PLANT DISEASES

Teaching method lecture and exercises

Person responsible for E-mail address to the person Prof Janusz Błaszkowski [email protected] the course responsible for the course Course code - ECTS points 7 (if applicable)

Semester summer Language of instruction English

2 lecture 30 hours Hours per week Hours per semester 1 exercise (20 lectures and 10 exercises) After successful completion of the course students will be able to:  recognize the most harmful plant diseases and their causal agents,  isolate and identify the most important species of antagonistic microorganisms and Objectives of the course the most commonly occurring species of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi of the phylum Glomeromycota, recognize selected species of entomopathogenic nematodes and use them in practice.

Entry requirements Basic knowledge of plant pathology

Concept of a disease in plants. Classification of plant diseases. Significance of plants diseases. Diagnosis of plant diseases. Identification of a previously unknown disease – Koch's rules. Parasitism and pathogenicity. Host range of pathogens. Development of disease of plants. Characteristics of the most severe plant pathogens. Methods of control of plant diseases. Biological methods that eradicate or reduce the inoculum. Antagonistic and symbiotic microorganisms vs. plant pathogens. Vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi Course contents (Glomeromeromycota) in agriculture and horticulture: isolation, classification, identification, and application; influence on growth and health of plants. Entomopathogenic nematodes (Steinernematidae, Heterorhabditidae) as a natural factor against pests: morphological and morphometric characterisation, Steinernematidae – diagnostic and species characteristic, Heterorhabditidae - diagnostic and species characteristic, nematode extraction techniques, in vivo culture of entomopathogenic nematodes; use of entomopathogenic nematodes in biocontrol: practice and commercial aspects.

Assessment methods Exam

1. Agrios G. N. 1988. Plant pathology, 3rd edition, Academic Press, INC. San Diego, New York, Berkeley, Boston, London, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto. 2. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (Glomeromycota), Endogone, and Complexipes species deposited in the Department of Plant Pathology, University of Agriculture in Szczecin, Poland. Recommended readings Address: http://www.agro.ar.szczecin.pl/~jblaszkowski/ 3. Saprotrophic, parasitic, and symbiotic fungi of Poland. Address: http://www.agro.ar.szczecin.pl/~jblaszkowski/Mycota/. 4. Smith I. M., Dunez J., Lelliott R. A., Phillips D. H., Archer S. A. 1988. European handbook of plant diseases. Blackwell Scientific Publications.

Additional information Up to 15 persons in a group

Course title ECOLOGICAL CONTROL OF PLANT DISEASES

Person responsible for E-mail address to the person Prof Janusz Błaszkowski [email protected] the course responsible for the course

30 hours (20 lectures and 10 Hours per week 2 lecture and 1 exercise Hours per semester exercises) After successful completion of the course students will be able to:  recognize the most harmful plant diseases and their causal agents,  isolate and identify the most important species of antagonistic microorganisms and Objectives of the course the most commonly occurring species of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi of the phylum Glomeromycota, recognize selected species of entomopathogenic nematodes and use them in practice. Entry requirements Basic knowledge of plant pathology Definition of a plant disease. Epidemiology of plant diseases. Components of an epidemic: properties of a host plant, traits of a pathogen, environmental factors, the role of a human. Attributes of ecological methods of plant protection. Mechanisms and types of resistance. Breeding of plants resistant to diseases. Methods of plant protection eliminating the contact of a pathogen with a plant: quarantine, isolation, healthy reproductive material. Methods Course contents reducing the inoculum of a pathogen: host eradication, crop rotation, sanitation, creating conditions unfavourable to the pathogen. Biological methods that eradicate or reduce the inoculum: suppressive soils, antagonism, symbiosis, control through trap plants, control through antagonistic plants. Proecological chemical methods of plant protection: selection of fungicides considering their mechanism of action and toxicity; the technique of application of fungicides.

Assessment methods Exam 1. Agrios G. N. 1988. Plant pathology, 3rd edition, Academic Press, INC. San Diego, New York, Berkeley, Boston, London, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto. 2. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (Glomeromycota), Endogone, and Complexipes species deposited in the Department of Plant Pathology, University of Agriculture in Szczecin, Poland. Recommended readings Address: http://www.agro.ar.szczecin.pl/~jblaszkowski/ 3. Saprotrophic, parasitic, and symbiotic fungi of Poland. Address: http://www.agro.ar.szczecin.pl/~jblaszkowski/Mycota/. 4. Smith I. M., Dunez J., Lelliott R. A., Phillips D. H., Archer S. A. 1988. European handbook of plant diseases. Blackwell Scientific Publications.

Additional information Up to 15 persons per group

Course title PLANT PATHOLOGY

60 hours (30 lectures and 30 Hours per week 2 lecture and 2 exercise Hours per semester exercises) After successful completion of the course students will be able to:  recognize the most harmful plant diseases and their causal agents,  isolate and identify the most important species of antagonistic microorganisms and Objectives of the course the most commonly occurring species of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi of the phylum Glomeromycota, recognize selected species of entomopathogenic nematodes and use them in practice.

Entry requirements Basic knowledge of plant species

Aims of applied phytopathology. Significance of plant diseases. Division of plant pathology. Definition of a plant disease. Classification of plant diseases. Parasitism and pathogenicity. Host range of pathogens. Properties and types of parasites. Development of a disease in plants. Effects of pathogens on plant physiological functions. Mechanisms of plant resistance to Course contents diseases. Types of resistance. Symptomatology: classification and types of disease symptoms. Elements of an epidemic. Rules and methods of plant protection. Types of plant resistance to pathogens. The gene-for-gene concept. Life cycles of fungal-like organisms and fungi and sources of their variability.

Course title PLANT PROTECTION

Type of course optional Level of course S2

30 hours Hours per week 2 lecture and 1 exercise Hours per semester (20 lectures and 10 exercises)

After successful completion of the course students will be able to:  recognize the most harmful plant diseases and their causal agents,  isolate and identify the most important species of antagonistic microorganisms and Objectives of the course the most commonly occurring species of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi of the phylum Glomeromycota, recognize selected species of entomopathogenic nematodes and use them in practice.

Entry requirements Basic knowledge of plant pathology

Significance of plant diseases: kinds and amounts of losses. Division of plant pathology. Definition of a plant disease. Classification of plant diseases. Parasitism and pathogenicity. Traits and types of parasites. Host range of pathogens. Effects of pathogens on plant physiological functions. How plants defend themselves against pathogens. Kinds of resistance. Classification of disease symptoms. Plant disease epidemiology. Control of plant diseases. Types Course contents of resistance of plants to pathogens. The gene-for-gene concept. Life cycles of fungi-like organisms and fungi. Protection of horticultural, vegetable and medicine plants in Urban agglomerations. Properties of important orders of insects. Classification of damages. Trophic groups in a city. Recognition of insects. Methods of pest control. Problems of pest control in a city. Protection of useful organisms. Influence of urban conditions on pest populations. Selected pests of coniferous and deciduous trees. Forecasting and signaling in plant protection.

Assessment methods Grade

Course title ANBAU VON ALTERNATIVPFLANZEN

Person responsible for E-mail address to the person Dr Marek Bury [email protected] the course responsible for the course

Course code ECTS points 4 (if applicable) Obligatory for Agribusiness, Type of course Level of course S1 / S2 Elective for another Students

Semester summer Language of instruction German

30 (lecture -15 h / Hours per week 2 Hours per semester workshop -15)

Kennenlernen von Anbauverfahren und Bedeutung der „Energiepflanzen“ und anderen Arten, Objectives of the course die „nachwachsende“ Rohstoffe für Industrie liefern

Anbau von Alternativpflanzen ist den Anbautechnologien von Pflanzenarten gedacht, die nicht zur Nahrungsproduktion dienen, sondern als nachwachsende Rohstoffe für Industrie oder als Energiequelle angebaut werden können, z.B. in Form von Biogas (Sudangras, Zuckerhirse, Malve), Wärme Course contents (schnellwachsende Baumarten: Weide, Pappeln) oder Wärme / Elektroenergie (Topinambur, Miscanthus, Sida hermaphrodita), aber auch in Form von Bioethanol / Biodiesel (Roggen, Triticale, Raps). Es wird über die wirtschaftliche Bedeutung, Botanik (kurze Charakteristik), Standortbedingungen (Boden- und Klimaverhältnisse) und gewählte Anbauverfahren berichtet.

1. Aigner, J., J., Altenburger 1997. Übersicht über den Anbau von Alternativpflanzen (Hanf). V: Pflanzenbau. Österreichischer agrarverlag, str. 259-260. 2. Diepenbrock W., Fischbeck G., Heyland K-U. 1999. Spezieller Pflanzenbau. Ulmer Verlag, Stuttgart. 3. SCHUSTER, W. H., 1992: Ölpflanzen in Europa. DLG-Verlag, Frankfurt/Main. Recommended readings 4. KÖRBER-GROHNE, U., 1987: Hülsenfrüchte, unsere Quelle fürs pflanzliche Eiweiß. In: Nutzpflanzen in Deutschland. Kulturgeschichte und Biologie. 97-139. Verlag Konrad Theis, Stuttgart. 5. Monographien zu einzelnen Pflanzenarten (Salix, Sida, Triticale, Populus, Sorghum, Buchweizen usw.)

Course title ANBAUTECHNOLOGIE VON GETREIDE UND SCHMETTERLINGSBLÜTLER

Teaching method lecture / workshop / laboratory / field course

Semester summer Language of instruction German

65 (lecture -30 h , workshop -20 h, Hours per week 4 Hours per semester laboratory -10 h, practical exercises in the field -5 h) Kennenlernen von Anbauverfahren der Getreidearten einschließlich Getreidegemenge, Objectives of the course Buchweizen und Amaranthus und Anbauverfahren der ein- und mehrjährigen Leguminosenpflanzen

Anbautechnologie von Getreide und Schmetterlingsblütler umfasst wirtschaftliche Bedeutung, Botanik (kurze Charakteristik), Standortbedingungen (Boden- und Klimaverhältnisse) und die detaillierten Anbauverfahren (mit Bestandeserstellung, Bestandesführung, Ernte) von allen Course contents Getreidearten einschließlich von Mais, Hirse und Buchweizen sowie Produktqualität. Anbauverfahren von Hülsenfrüchte und mehrjährigen Leguminosen, die in Polen und Europe angebaut sind.

1. Diepenbrock W., Fischbeck G., Heyland K-U. 1999. Spezieller Pflanzenbau. Ulmer Verlag, Stuttgart. 2. Heyland K-U. 1996. Landwirtschaftliches Lehrbuch. Band 6. Spezieller Pflanzenbau, Ulmer Recommended readings Verlag Stuttgart. 3. Lieberei R., Reisdorff Ch. 2007. Nutzpflanzenkunde. 7. Aufl. Thieme Stuttgart 4. Monographien zu einzelnen Pflanzenarten (Weizen, Roggen, Triticale, Hafer, Gerste, Buchweizen usw.)

Course title DATA ANALYSIS FOR LIFE SCIENCES

Teaching method Lecture, computer laboratory

Person responsible for E-mail address to the person Prof Robert Maciorowski [email protected] the course responsible for the course

Comprehend the basic ideas of data collection, experimental design, statistical methods in life sciences. After this course the student is expected to: - be able to formulate an adequate research problem using scientific methodology; - be able to formulate a proper technical research design for an experiment, and a observe study; Objectives of the course - understand the backgrounds, the goals, assumptions and features of the data analysis techniques; - be able to determine the appropriate statistical procedure, given the description of the study design, the research question and the type of data; - be able to perform independently data analysis techniques with the computer package STATISTICA; - be able to write a scientific paper. It is assumed that students have a basic understanding of statistics (finish course basic Entry requirements statistics) Designing a research: - types of research questions for observations and experiments in life sciences; - sampling procedures; Statistical analysis: - estimation, confidence intervals and testing hypothesis (parametric and non-parametric); - correlation and regression analysis (linear regression analysis, multiple regression, logistic Course contents regression); - analysis of variance: one-way, factorial designs; - analysis of covariance; - multivariate analysis (MANOVA, discriminant analysis, principal components, factor analysis, cluster analysis); - practical work using STATISTICA. Assessment methods written exam

1.Gerry P. Quinn, Michael J. Keogh, Experimental Design and Data Analysis for Biologists. Recommended readings Cambridge University Press, 2002 2. Statsoft Electronic Statistics Textbook. http://www.statsoft.com/textbook/

Course title BIOTECHNOLOGY IN AGRUCILTURE

Teaching method lecture

Person responsible for E-mail address to the person Prof Piotr Masojć [email protected] the course responsible for the course Course code - ECTS points 6 (if applicable)

Students will gain a knowledge on technical possibilities of genetic modification of crops in Objectives of the course order to ascertain higher yields and higher quality

Entry requirements Basic molecular biology

Genetic structure of cultivated crops. Methods of genome research. Methods of genetic engineering. Methods of generating transgenic plants (GMO). Useful traits modified by genetic Course contents engineering. Commercially available GMO in agriculture. Molecular farming. Molecular breeding. Biosafety aspects of GMO production. Methods of GMO detection in commercial products.

1. Plant Biotechnology. The genetic manipulation of plants., by Adrian Slater, Nigel Scott and Recommended readings Mark Fowler. Oxford University Press Inc New York, 2003

Additional information Lectures in groups of less than 30 students

Course title PROTECTION DES RESSOURCES GÉNÉTIQUES

Travail pratique (basé sur les mesures et les obsérvations) ainsi que les méthodes actives Teaching method (cours, discours, exposès, intérpretations, mise en scène, explications). Person responsible for E-mail address to the person MagdalenaPol- Dr Magdalena Pol-Szyszko the course responsible for the course [email protected]

Type of course Obligatoire Level of course S1 ou S2

Semester summer Language of instruction Français

Hours per week Deux heures par la semaine Hours per semester 30 H en semèstre

Objectif de cours cet une présentation aux étudiants de diversité biologique au monde (une signification et les types de diversité biologique, une protection ex situ et in situ, une méthodique de détermination et les éléments conditionnés ainsi que les centres mondiaux de Objectives of the course biodiversité). Présentation de l’influence d’un homme sur la nature et une nécessité de protection de diversité biologique (les motifs et les conceptions).

Entry requirements Bac au profil biologique ou après les études 1-èr dégrée (ingénieur ou licencié).

Formes de protection d’environnement en Europe et au monde entier, leurs significations pour ne pas sortir de biodiversité ainsi que le fonctionnement comme un objet du tourisme naturel. Régiones du monde avec leurs flore. Paysages végétaux du monde entier, les exemples de la flore a l’état de nature et primitif dans les plus célèbres parcs nationaux du monde. Présentation les plus importants objets du point de vue de la protection de biodiversité au monde. Diversité floristique, les plus importants taxones, les plus intéressantes espèces, p.ex. Course contents les plus grandes plantes, les plus agées, extraordinaires, etc. Banques des génes dans l’Europe et au monde. Organismes génétiquement modifiés. Causes économiques de dégradation d’environnement. Influence d’agriculture dans le milieu naturel. Protection et une formation de paysage rural. Agriculture écologique. Diversité des resources biologiques dans l’agriculture. Disparition des forêts (un inventaire de biodiversité dans les forêts). Etat légal et l’organisation de protection de biodiversité dans UE et au monde. Aspects humanistes des protection de milieu naturel.

Estimation pendant toute la durée de semestre (activité, préparation et engagement). A la fin Assessment methods de semestre l’examen.

1. Baguette, Michel.- La biodiversité en crise.- Biologie géologie, 2002, 3, p. 579-592. 2. Blanchart, Jérôme.- De bons OGM, ça existe !.- Science et vie junior, 07/2005, 190, p.68-73. 3. Bouchet, Philippe / Debroise, Anne.- Une sélection peu naturelle.- Science et vie. Numéro hors série, 12/2000, 213, p.148-155. 4. Bourdial, Isabelle.- Les chasseurs du vivant, une espèce en voie d’extinction.- Science et vie, 09/2001, 1008, p.68-77. 5. Boyer, Catherine / Gadpaille, Alain / Pommier, Patrick.- Unité et diversité du monde vivant. Cycle 3.- CNDP, Delagrave, 2001.- 1 vidéocassette, 40 min. + 1 classeur (96 p.) + 3 affiches.- Sciences et Technologie à l’école.- Cote : 372.857 BOY Recommended readings 6. Buisson, Lucien.- La biodiversité.- PEMF, 2000.- 48 p. : ill.- Périscope. Sphères, glossaire.- ISBN 2-84526-125-X.- Cote : 577.4 BUI 7. Chauveau, Loïc.- La planète est-elle vraiment malade ?.- Science et vie, 09/2002, 1020, p.100-121. 8. Grinevald, Jacques.- Biodiversité et biosphère.- In L’Etat de la planète magazine.- Etat de la planète magazine, 03/2005. 9. Paillotin, Guy.- Les biotechnologies entre promesses et menaces.- Cahiers français, 02/2002, 306, p.66-72. 10. Tardieu, Vincent.- La biodiversité : elle est une garantie pour l’homme.- Science et vie, 09/2002, 1020, p.146-156.

Additional information Environ 30 personnes dans une groupe

Course title CULTURE DES PLANTES ET DES SEMENCES

Travail pratique (basé sur les mesures et les observations des plantes, en mai les croissements Teaching method au champs) ainsi que les méthodes actives (cours, discours, exposées, interpretations, mise en scene, explications). Person responsible for E-mail address to the person MagdalenaPol- Dr Magdalena Pol-Szyszko the course responsible for the course [email protected] Course code - ECTS points 5 (if applicable)

Type of course Obligatoire Level of course S1 ou S2

Semester Summer Language of instruction Français

Hours per week Deux heures par la semaine Hours per semester 30 H en semèstre

Présentation aux étudiants l’organisation et les principales méthodes du processus de culture Objectives of the course des plantes cultivées.

Entry requirements Bac au profil biologique ou après les études 1-ér degrée (ingénieur ou licencié).

Systèmes de reproduction des plantes et la structure génétique des variétés des plantes cultivées. Materiel initiale (mère) pour la culture. Origine de plantes cultivées (du ble, du colza, triticale). Erosion de gènes. Centres de différenciation génétique et d’origine selon Wawilowa. Domestication de variétés sauvages. Fondamentaux buts de culture et les méthodes d’estimation des matériaux cultivés (une germination sur pied, une résistance au froid, aux facteurs noctifs, à la sécheresse). Méthodes d’estimation qualitative de récolte. Sélection de Course contents traits quantitatifs. Polyploϊdisation (auto- et allopolyploϊdie), les mutations, les systèmes de croisement, les formes d’isolation, les types de populations, l’héterosie des hybrides F1, les méthodes de sélection massale et d’individuelle de variétés. Cultures in vitro dans le processus de culture des plantes. Les organismes génétiquement modifiés dans la culture des plantes. Tansformation génétique des plantes. Organisation d’enregistrement des variétés. Certification des nouvelles variétés. Contrôle des semences.

Estimation pendant toute la durée de semèstre (activitée, préparation et engagement). A la fin Assessment methods de semèstre l’examen.

1. Baco M.N., Tostain S., Mongbo R.L., Daïnou O., Agbangla C. 2003. Igname, plante culturelle, commerciale et alimentaire. In: Post-récolte et consommation des ignames : réduction des pertes et amélioration de la qualité des produits pour les marchés africains. Séminaire international projet Incoyam, INCO-DC Union européenne, IITA-Bénin, 17 au 18 juin 2003. Cotonou, Bénin. p. 2. 2. Berthaud J., Bousalem M., Daïnou O., Dubern J., Malaurie B., Tostain S. 2001. La domestication de l'igname et l'amélioration participative peuvent-elles être de nouvelles méthodes pour conserver les ressources génétiques de cette plante et répondre aux nouveaux besoins des agriculteurs ? In: Root crops in the 21st century. Proceedings of the 7 th triennal symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops -Africa Branch (ISTRC-AB), Cotonou, Bénin, 11-17 Octobre 1998. Edited by: Akoroda, M. O. and Ngeve, J. M. Polygraphics Recommended readings venture limited, Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. Pp. 404-409. 3. Ferry (Michel), Bouguedoura (Nadia), El Hadrami (Ismaďl), "Patrimoine génétique et techniques de propagation in vitro pour le développement du palmier dattier", in Sécheresse, numéro spécial Oasis, n°2, vol.9, juin 1998, pp.139-146.L'homme et les plantes cultivées, AG. Baudricourt, L. Hédin, éd. A.M. Métailié, 1988 4. Harlan (JR), Les plantes cultivées et l’homme. ACCT, PUF, 1987. Chapitre 5. Classification des plantes cultivées pp 135-153. 5. Harlan (J.R.), Les plantes cultivées et l'homme, CILF/ACCT, Paris, 1987. Gay J.P., Maïs, mythe et réalité, éd. Atlantica, 1999 6. Tostain S., Agbangla C., Baco M.N., Okry F.K., Daïnou O. 2003. Etude des relations entre ignames sauvages et ignames cultivées (Dioscorea sp.) dans deux sous-préfectures du Bénin à l'aide de marqueurs AFLP. Annales des Sciences Agronomiques du Bénin. 4(1): 1-22.

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Course title INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOBIOLOGY

Teaching method lectures, presentations, demonstrations, experiments (laboratory, field)

Person responsible for E-mail address to the person Prof Elżbieta Skórska [email protected] the course responsible for the course Course code ECTS points 4 (if applicable)

Type of course elective Level of course S2/S3

Hours per week 2 = 1 L + 1 Lab Hours per semester 30 = 15 L+15 Lab

After successful completion of this course students will be able to understand how light interacts with matter; describe photophysics terms and processes; analyze current literature on Objectives of the course photobiology topics; describe the molecular mechanisms of photosynthesis, vision, application of luminescence phenomenon in biology, measure of light and UV radiation.

Entry requirements Basics of physics and biology at a secondary school level

Photobiology as a science area, basic terms. Description of optic radiation, natural and synthetic sources. Measurements of light, units, irradiation, devices. Fundamental laws of optics, basic optical instruments. Emission spectra, the sun spectrum, light colour. Effect of light on living organisms. Absorption spectra of pigments. Spectrophotometric measurements. Course contents Plant light receptors and pigments. Photosynthetic active radiation and its measurements. Light stress, photoinhibition and its sources. Luminescence, classification, example of applications. Chlorophyll fluorescence as a tool for study of photosynthesis. Ultraviolet and infrared radiation, influence on living organisms. Human eye as a light receptor, vision process and its defects, optical illusions.

Assessment methods Project work, written exam

1. L.O. Björn. Photobiology: The Science of Life and Light. Springer 2007. Recommended readings 2. M.S. McDonald: Photobiology of Higher Plants. Wiley 2003. 3. http://www.photobiology.info

Additional information http://[email protected]

Course title PRINCIPLES OF PLANT BREEDING

Person responsible for E-mail address to the person Dr Stefan Stojałowski [email protected] the course responsible for the course Course code - ECTS points 5 (if applicable)

Hours per week 2 Hours per semester 30 (15 lecture, 15 workshop)

Students will gain a general knowledge on methods presently applied in development and Objectives of the course registration of plant cultivars

Entry requirements Basic knowledge on botany and genetics

Cultivar – definition, the role in modern agriculture. Systems of plant reproduction. Source material for cultivar development. Aims and methods of inducing mutagenesis and polyploidy. Plant hybridization (within the species and between different species) – methods and Course contents significance for cultivar development. Recombination and selection - basic methods of breeding new cultivars. Heterosis and hybrid cultivars. Biotechnology in plant breeding – present achievements and perspectives for future.

1. Fundamentals of Plant Breeding by H. Kuckuck, G. Kobabe and G. Wenzel. Springer Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 1991 Recommended readings 2. Principles of Cultivar Development by W. R. Fehr. Macmillan Publishing Company. New York 1987

Additional information Workshops in groups of less than 12 students

Course title BASIC OF BIOCHEMISTRY

Teaching method Lecture or seminar

Person responsible for Prof Helena Zakrzewska E-mail address to the person [email protected] the course Dr Arkadiusz Telesiński responsible for the course

Type of course Obligatory Level of course S1/S2/S3

Semester Summer Language of instruction English

The aim of Biochemistry is to understand life in molecular terms. The goal this course is possibility to describe the structure, organization, and functions of living matter in molecular terms. What are the chemical structures of the components of living matter? How do the Objectives of the course interactions of these components give rise to organized supramoleculars structures? How does living matter extract energy from its surroundings in order to remain alive? How are chemical reactions controlled inside living cells? There are the kinds of questions beeing answered by someone have been finished this course. To understand Biochemistry, one must first study basic chemistry and cell biology. In addition, Entry requirements an understanding of the basic thermodynamic principles is essential for learning how plants derive energy from sunlight and how animals derive energy from food.

Molecular architecture of living matter: 1. Two types nucleic acids (DNA and RNA), – propertis and functions nucleotides and nucleic acids (replication, transcription, translation). 2. Proteins – (Amino Acids, peptides and the peptide bonds, polipeptides). The primary level of protein structure. The three-dimensional structure of proteins. 3. Carbohydrates (monosacharides, oligosacharides, polysacharides). 4. Lipids, membranes, and cellular transport. 5. Enzymes: biological catalysts (vitamins as procoenzymes, metals as enzymatic cofactors, classification of Course contents protein enzymes, regulation of enzyme activity). 6. Introduction to metabolism. Carbohydrate metabolism I. Anaerobic processes in generating metabolic energy (Glycolysis – reactions and regulation). Metabolic fates of pyruvate. 7. Oxidative processes: Citric Acid Cycle and Pentose Phosphate Pathway. 8. Electron transport, oxidative phosphorylation, and oxygen metabolism. 9. Carbohydrate metabolism II. Biosynthesis (gluconeogenesis, glikogen biosynthesis). 10. Photosyntesis. 11. Lipid metabolism: Fatty acids, triacylglicerols, and lipoproteins.

1. Biochemistry, Christopher K. Mathews, K.E. van Holde, Kevin G. Ahern. Third Edition. 2. Biochemistry, Lubert Stryer, ISBNO – 7167 - 2009-4. 3. Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, Fourth Edition by David L. Nelson, Michael M. Cox, Hardcover: 1100 pages, Publisher: W. H. Freeman Recommended readings 4. Biochemistry by Donald Voet, Hardcover: 1616 pages, Publisher: Wiley; 3 edition 5. Principles of Biochemistry With a Human Focus by Reginald H. Garrett, Charles M. Grisham, Hardcover: 976 pages, Publisher: Brooks Cole 6. The Molecular Basis of Cell Cycle and Growth Control by Gary S. Stein (Editor), Renato Baserga, Antonio Giordano, David T. Denhardt, Hardcover: 389 pages, Publisher: Wiley-Liss

FIELD OF: HORTICULTURE

Course title QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF SELECTED HORTICULTURAL CROPS

Teaching method Lecture, laboratory

Person responsible for E-mail address to the person Dr Monika Grzeszczuk [email protected] the course responsible for the course Course code - ECTS points 6 (if applicable)

Type of course Obligatory Level of course S1/S2

Semester Winter Language of instruction English

Objectives of the course Knowledge of quality criteria for horticultural crops.

Entry requirements Basic knowledge of biochemistry, vegetable and fruit crops.

Classification (botanical and horticultural) origin, structure, and quality standards of main Course contents horticultural crops. Quality features (appearance, texture, flavor, nutritive value, and safety) of fruits of temperate and tropical zone, vegetables, spice herbs, and edible flowers.

Grades will be based on performance in lectures and laboratories, home work assignments, and Assessment methods final exam.

1. Preece J.E., Read P.E. 2005. The biology of horticulture. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., USA. 2. Plimmer J.R., Gammon D.W., Ragsdale N.N. 2003. Encyclopedia of agrochemicals, vol. 1-3. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., USA. Recommended readings 3. Joanne Barnes J., Anderson L.A., Phillipson J.D. 2007. Herbal Medicines. Pharmaceutical Press, UK. 4. ISO Standards

Course title BASIC OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

Teaching method Lectures, laboratory

Person responsible for E-mail address to the person Dr Marcelina Krupa-Małkiewicz [email protected] the course responsible for the course Course code - ECTS points 10 (if applicable)

3 hours (1 hour of lecture and 2 Hours per week Hours per semester 45 hours hours of practice)

Students will be acquainted with the role of genetic diversity in plant breeding, and will Objectives of the course acquire skills for investigate the genetic diversity by using molecular markers and in vitro culture Basic knowledge of cell function, structure and physiology, basic knowledge of plant Entry requirements propagation Students will acquire basic knowledge and the ability of its application in the following directions: 1. theoretical knowledge needed in the independent use of a number of molecular procedures, Course contents isolation of genome DNA, agarose gel electrophoresis, PCR 2. theoretical and practical knowledge needed in the field of in vitro regeneration. 3. possibilities for inducing genetic variability during in vitro culture.

Assessment methods Written exam

1. Abbott A., Atkin R. 1987. Improving vegetatively propagated crops. Academic Press 2. Westermeier R. 1993. Electrophoresis in practice. VCH Recommended readings 3. Chirikjian J. 1995. Biotechnology, theory and techniques. Jones and Bartlett Publishers 4. Chawla H. 2002Introduction to plant biotechnology. Science Publisher.

Additional information Max. 10 person at work group

Course title FRUIT-GROWING

Teaching method multimedia lecture materials, laboratory classes, projects, practical classes

Person responsible for E-mail address to the person Dr Piotr Chełpiński [email protected] the course responsible for the course

Type of course optional Level of course S1/S2/S3

37,5 (lecture, laboratory, Hours per week 2,5 Hours per semester practical classes) Knowledge of the state of fruit-growing in Poland and the world, global fruit production. Practical achievement of the skills in planning and establishing an orchard. Knowledge of fertilization and irrigation of orchard plants. Practical knowledge of pruning and trimming of Objectives of the course fruit trees crowns. Knowledge of possibilities of supervision of plant growth intensification and fruit bearing. Knowledge of the orchard protection, fruit harvesting and storage and fruit varieties.

Basic knowledge of plant biology, pomology, plant fertilization and protection, horticultural Entry requirements engineering and environment protection

Production of fruits in Poland and the world. Economic, climate and soil conditions and their importance in horticultural production. Biological bases of fruit production. Characteristics of major species and cultivars of fruit plants. Intensive orchards. Orchard planning and setting. Course contents Soil cultivation and maintenance in orchard. Fertilization of orchard plants. Forms of fruit tree crowns. Cutting and trimming of fruit tree crowns. Survey of orchard plant protection methods. Mechanization of basic works in orchard. Fruit harvest and storage.

Assessment methods written exam

1. Modern Commercial Fruit Growing. Edited by T. Wallace & R.G. W. Bush Country Life Ltd., Recommended readings W. H.&L. Collingridge Ltd., London, 1956, pp.384. 2. Periodical American Fruit-grower Additional information

Course title VEGETABLE GROWING

Teaching method Multimedial lecture, practical classes, outdoor classes

Person responsible for E-mail address to the person Prof Renata Dobromilska [email protected] the course responsible for the course Course code ECTS points 4 (if applicable)

Semester Winter/summer Language of instruction english

30 (lecture, practical Hours per week 2 Hours per semester classes) Knowledge of vegetable species and their significance for human health. Skills of growing of selected vegetable species in the field and under cover: seeding, planting, care treatments, Objectives of the course fertilization, harvest. Setting of vegetable production under covers. Practical skills of greenhouse tomato and cucumber cultivation.

Entry requirements Basics of: botany, plant physiology, agricultural chemistry

History of vegetable crops. World vegetable production. Importance of vegetables in human diet. Factors of vegetable growth. Characteristic of vegetable species from particular botanic families. Edible parts of vegetables. Cultivation of selected vegetable species in the field. Course contents Fertilization of vegetables. Symptoms of nutrient deficiency. Plasticulture in vegetables production. Care treatments in vegetable growing. Greeahouse crop production. Growing of greenhouse tomato and cucumber. Alternative methods in vegetable production.

Assessment methods grade

1. Maynard D. N., Hochmuth G. J. 2007. Knotts Handbook for Vegetable growers. John Wiley & Sons Inc. 621. 2. Mengel K., Kirkby E. A. 2001. Principles of Plant Nutrition. Kluwer Academic Publishers. 5 th Recommended readings edition. pp. 849. 3. Adams C. K. 2008. Principles of Horticulture. Butterworth-Heinemann 5th edition. 4. Friut & Veg Tech. International Magazine for Production Marketing and Technology of Fruits and Vegetables Worldwide.

Course title Билкарство

Teaching method 15 лекци и 15 упражнения

Person responsible for E-mail address to the person Prof. Dorota Jadczak [email protected] the course responsible for the course Course code ECTS points 6 (if applicable)

Type of course Зaдължителен Level of course S1, S2

Semester лятен/зимен Language of instruction Български

С дисциплината Билкарство се дават основни познания за морфологията, систематиката и характеристика на фитофармацевтичните свойства на лечебните растения. Студентите се запознават с видовото разнообразие на лечебните растения, суровини и тяхното Objectives of the course разпознаване. Придобиват знания за съдържанието на биологично активни вещества в билките, технологичните изисквания при събиране, сушене и съхраняване на лечебните растения и тяхната употреба.

Entry requirements Знания по ботаника, биохимия и физиология на растенията.

История и значение на лечебните растения в Полша. Биологично активни вещества в лечебните растения и тяхното влияние върху човешкия организъм. Събиране, сушене, съхраняване и изисквания за качество на лечебните растения. Ботаническо описание, разпространение, основни лечебни съставки, използване на: розмарин, босилек, майорана, бял и червен риган, градински чай, динка, чубрица Course contents градинска, мента, коча трева, маточина, исоп, мащерка, естрагон, азмацук, резене, ким, кориандър, синап, магданоз, копър, селим, анасон обикновен, лазаркиня, лопох, валериана, медицинска лайка, артишок, кантарион жълт, бял трън, лен културен, слез горски, арника, невен, катранка, татул индиански, напръстник вълнен, момина сълза, себевче, динка, глухарче, коприва, хвощ полски, липа, дървовиден бъз.

Assessment methods Текущ контрол

1. Митрев А., С.Попова. 1982. Атлас на лечебните растения в България, София. 2. Евстатиева Л. 2008. 10 шехнологии за отглеждане на билкил. Изд. Фондация С.Е.Г.А. Recommended readings 3. Николов С. (гл. Редактор)л 2006. Специализирана енциклопедия на лечебните растения. Книгоиздателска къща Труд.

Course title Зеленчукопроизводство - І част

Teaching method 15 лекци и 15 упражнения Person responsible for E-mail address to the person Prof. Dorota Jadczak [email protected] the course responsible for the course Course code ECTS points 6 (if applicable)

Целта на курса e запознаване на студенти с развитието на зеленчукопроизводството в Objectives of the course Полша, хранително значение на зеленчуците и основни изисквания при отглеждане на различни видове зеленчукови култури.

Entry requirements Знания по ботаника, биохимия и физиология на растенията.

Ботаническа, биологична и стопанска класификация на зеленчуковите култури. Изисквания на зеленчуците към топлината и светлината, водния, хранителния и въздушно-газовия режим. Размножаване на зеленчуковите растения. Особености при Course contents обработката на почвата, торенето и напояването на зеленчуковите култури, борба с болести и насекоми. Схеми на зеленчукови сеитбообращения. Теоретични основи и особености при прибирането, транспорта, сортирането на реколта.

1. Карталов П. и др. 1990. Зеленчукопроизводство със семепроизводство. София. Recommended readings 2. Михов, Кр., Н. Панайотов, Ст. Филипов, Т. Бабриков. 2001. Ръководство за упражнения по зеленчукопроизводство със семепроизводство,.Пловдив, 2001.

Course title Зеленчукопроизводство - ІІ част

Teaching method 30 лекци и 15 упражнения

Person responsible for E-mail address to the person Prof. Dorota Jadczak [email protected] the course responsible for the course

Целта на курса по Зеленчукопроизводство ІІ част е запознаване на студенти с методи на Objectives of the course отглеждане на основните полски зеленчукови култури, стопанското им значение, ботаническа и биологичната характеристика, класификация на сортовете. Знания по ботаника, биохимия и физиология на растенията, общо Entry requirements зеленчукопроизводство. Значение, разпространение, класификация, ботаническо описание, технология на отглеждане, изисквания към сортовете на: домати, пипер, краставици, тикви, градински Course contents фасул, грах, бакла, зелеви култури (главесто зеле, цветно зеле, алабаш, савойско зеле, броколи), салати, спанак, лукови култури (лук, праз, чесън, шалот, резенец, ), морков, магданоз, целина, цвекло, репички, аспержа, хрян, ревен.

1. Карталов П. и др. 1990. Зеленчукопроизводство със семепроизводство, София. 2. Михов, Кр., Н. Панайотов, Ст. Филипов, Т. Бабриков. 2001. Ръководство за упражнения Recommended readings по зеленчукопроизводство със семепроизводство, Пловдив, 2001. 3. Чолаков, Д., Ст. Филипов, 2000. Ръководство за упражнения по зеленчукопроизводство. Академично издателство на АУ – Пловдив.

Course title POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

Teaching method Lecture, laboratory

Person responsible for E-mail address to the person Dr Monika Grzeszczuk [email protected] the course responsible for the course Course code ECTS points 6 (if applicable)

Type of course Obligatory Level of course S1/S2

Semester Summer Language of instruction English

Better understanding of physiological aspects of enhancement of shelf life and preservation of quality of horticultural produce. Objectives of the course Knowledge of appropriate postharvest handling techniques for various fruit and vegetable species. Entry requirements Basic knowledge of biochemistry, plant physiology, vegetable and fruit crops. Course contents Quality characteristics of common fruits and vegetables. Storage parameters for horticultural crops. Changes occurring during storage - physical, chemical, biological, enzymatic and textural. Controlled and modified atmospheres. Chemical and physical treatments for enhancing

postharvest quality of fruits and vegetables. Edible coatings. Packing and packaging materials of fruits and vegetables. Changes in nutritional quality of fruits and vegetables during storage.

Grades will be based on performance in lectures and laboratories, home work assignments, and Assessment methods final exam.

1. Paliyath G., Murr D., P., Handa A.K., Lurie S. 2008. Postharvest Biology and Technology of Fruits, Vegetables and Flowers. Wiley-Blackwell Publishing, USA. Recommended readings 2. Preece J.E., Read P.E. 2005. The biology of horticulture. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. USA. 3. Postharvest Biology and Technology (original papers and review articles)

Course title BIOTECHNOLOGY OF HERBAL PLANTS

Teaching method Lectures and practicals

Person responsible for E-mail address to the person Dr Marcelina Krupa-Małkiewicz [email protected] the course responsible for the course Course code - ECTS points 5 (if applicable)

40 (20 hours of lectures Hours per week 4 Hours per semester and 20 hours of practicals) The students will gain a theoretical and a practical skills for the experimental design. During the Objectives of the course practicals students will train in vitro condition optimalization for selected plants The fundamental knowledge of genetics and plant physiology, basic knowledge of Entry requirements micropropagation The “Biotechnology of herbal plants” module gives an overview to the development of herbal medicinal products in a pharmaceutical technology. Students will learn a classification of herbal remedies, a characterization and an application of Course contents herbal products like bioflavonoids, antioxidative compounds and plant hormones; methods of the biosynthesis enhancing primary and secondary plant metabolites production in a callus culture, in vitro culture and a root culture of selected herbal plants; a biotechnology of herbal wellness substances by using bioreactors.

Assessment methods grade

1. Pierik R. 1987 In vitro culture of higher plants. Kluwer Academic Publishers. Recommended readings 2. Razdan M. 2003. Introduction of plant tissue culture. Science Publishers.

Additional information Max. 10 person at working group

Course title FLORISTRY

Teaching method Lecture/workshop

Person responsible for E-mail address to the person Piotr Salachna [email protected] the course responsible for the course Course code ECTS points 4 (if applicable)

Definition of principles and elements of floral design and demonstrate their use in design Objectives of the course construction. Knowledge of designing different styles of floral bouquets and compositions for various occasions.

Entry requirements Basic knowledge of ornamental plants

Principles of artistic floral design. Composition. Color Theory. Design Shapes. Tools and Course contents accessories. Arrangement categories. Arrangement of lines. Proportions. Structural designing. Techniques. Judging criteria.

Assessment methods Theory tests, homework assignments, semester project

1. Gregor L. 2005. Principles of floral design. FloralDesigne Edition, Munster, Germany. Recommended readings 2. Gregor L. 2008. Floral Craftsmanship – Techniques. Constructions. Inspirations. FloralDesigne Edition, Munster, Germany.

Course title NATURAL ANTIOXIDANTS IN HORTICULTURAL CROPS

Teaching method Lecture and laboratory

Person responsible for E-mail address to the person Dr Arkadiusz Telesiński [email protected] the course responsible for the course Course code ECTS points 6 (if applicable)

Hours per week 2 Hours per semester 15L, 15Lab

After finishing the course students should have ability to describe reactive oxygen species, their formation and effect on cells. Students should have knowledge about structure and properties Objectives of the course of low-molecular antioxidant compounds. Furthermore they should be able to choose horticulture crops, which have high concentration of antioxidants. Basic knowledge about vegetables, fruits and herbs; principles of botany, plant physiology and Entry requirements biochemistry.

Production of reactive oxygen species in environment and organisms. Effect of reactive oxygen species on organisms, oxidative stress, hipermetabolism, organism ageing. Methods of determination of reactive oxygen species, oxidative stress and antioxidants. Characteristics of Course contents low-molecular antioxidants: tocopherols, polyphenols, glutathione, ascorbic acid and others. Fruits, vegetables and herbs containing high concentration of antioxidants and their functions in dietetics and pharmacy. Assessment methods Grade

1. Kaeney J.F.Jr. [eds.]. 2001. Oxidative stress and vascular disease. Kluwer Academic Press. 2. Packer L., Ong A.S.H. [eds.]. 1998. Biological oxidants and antioxidants: molecular Recommended readings mechanisms and health effects. FSTA Direct 3. Thiele J., Elsner L.P. [eds.]. 2001. Oxidants and antioxidants in cutanaeus biology. Korger

Course title HERBAL DERIVATIVES – PROPERTIES AND POSSIBILITIES OF USE

Teaching method lecture /workshop

Person responsible for E-mail address to the person Barbara.Wojcik- Dr Barbara Wójcik-Stopczyńska the course responsible for the course [email protected] Course code ECTS points 4 (if applicable)

Hours per week 2 Hours per semester 15 (5L, 10W)

Gaining knowledge on special constituents of herbs and their biological activity with particular attention on antimicrobial and antioxidant activity. Objectives of the course Gaining skills in extracting derivatives of herbs – essential oils, hydrosols and extracts and estimation of their antimicrobial and antioxidant activity. Entry requirements Basic knowledge on biology, microbiology and chemistry. Characteristics of specific constituents of herbs and essential oils including their biological activity. Estimation of potential possibility of using herb constituents as natural antioxidants and antimicrobial agents instead of chemical substances. Course contents Practice workshop including hydro-distillation of oils and preparing hydrosols and various extracts. Estimation of antibacterial and antifungal activity of herbal derivatives by in vitro and in vivo methods. Evaluation of antioxidant activity of essential oils using model experiment. Assessment methods grade

1. Dorman H., Deans S. 2000. Antimicrobial agents from plants: antibacterial activity of plant volatile oils. J. Appl. Microbiology, 88: 308-316. 2. Lopez V. et al. 2007. In vitro antioxidant and anti-rhizopus activities of Lamiaceae herbal extracts. Plant Foods Hum. Nutr., 62: 151-155. 3. Tepe B. et al. 2005. Antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of the essential oil and various Recommended readings extracts of Salvia tomentosa Miller (Lamiaceae). Food Chemistry, 90: 333-340 4. Sagdic o., Ozcan M. 2003. Antibacterial activity of Turkish spice hydrosols. Food Control, 14: 141-143. 5. Shahi S. et al. 2003. Use of essential oils as botanical-pesticide against post harvest spoilage in Malus pumilo fruits. BioControl, 48:223-232.

Additional information A number of students in a group – 6