Birg ecology and conservation

elementary

OB1_W01

OB1_W03

OB1_W09

OB1_W10

OB1_W14

OB1_W15

OB1_U02

OB1_U09

OB2_U10

OB1_U11

OB1_U12

OB2_K05

basic knowledge of zoology and animal ecology, passive knowledge of English

The lecture introduces the issues of bird ecology. Presents research methods and used in investigations and conservation of birds. Focuses on some examples of the bird conservation management as well as the habitat management. Explains the relationship between research in the field of ecology and the possibilities and methods of species protection

The lecture introduces the issues of bird ecology. Presents research methods and used in investigations and conservation of birds. Focuses on some examples of the bird conservation management as well as the habitat management.

1. Organization of classes. Introduction. What does bird ecologist do?

2. Methods of field work with birds – ethical and legal issues, safety in the field.

3. Bird census or surveys – why do we count birds?

4. Biology and ecology of breeding birds - the methods of field research.

5. Why and how do we catch birds, handling.

6. Why do we band birds - metal rings and colour bands and other methods of individual marking.

7. Why do we take blood, methods of collection and preservation.

8. Molecular research of birds (molecular ecology).

9. Diet and foraging – the methods of feeding ecology research.

10. Habitat selection and nest-site selection – the methods of field research.

11. Behavioural research of birds - what can we observed in the field? (behavioural ecology).

12. Different aspects of breeding biology and ecology of birds.

13. Conservation management of endangered birds.

14. Life in the colonies of gulls and terns.

15. Active protection of gulls and terns at the middle Vistula River - a case study.

1.Krebs C.J. 2011. Ekologia. PWN Warszawa

2.Sutherland W. J., I. Newton, R. Green. 2004. Bird Ecology and Conservation: A Handbook of Techniques. Oxford UP

3.Williams D.R., Pople R.G., Showler D.A., Dicks L.V., Child M.F., Erasmus K.H.J. zu Ermgassen E.K.H.J., Sutherland W.J. 2013. Bird Conservation: Global evidence for the effects of interventions. Exeter, Pelagic

Reviews and scientific articles on birds ecology and conservation

Learning outcomes

1.Knowledge:

EK1 Student describes the basic types of bird behavior regarding breeding habitat selection, parental care, threats, diet and foraging and other aspects of breeding ecology; describes research methods in the field of bird ecology

EK2 The student knows the basic concepts regarding the breeding ecology of birds; explains the ecological conditions of various bird behaviors

EK 3 The student understands and explains the relationship between environment and breeding success; understands and explains the relationship between research in the field of ecology and the possibilities and methods of species protection;

EK4 Student recognizes basic terms in a foreign language in the field of ecology, behavior and species protection of birds

2.Skills

EK5 Student uses at a basic level literature in a foreign language in the field of bird ecology;

EK6 Student puts the correct hypotheses regarding the causes of the situations based on logical premises

EK7 Student is able to prepare an oral presentation using various means of verbal and visual communication, and participate in a focused discussion using the scientific language in the field of ecology, animal behavior and nature protection;

3.Competences:

EK 8 Student shows caution and criticism in using information from scientific literature, the Internet, and especially available in mass media, concerning ecology, behavior and species protection of birds

ECTS

Student activity hours of student work

Participation in the lecture 30

Preparation of a presentation 30

Total of 60 hours [60/30 (25) = 2]

Number of ECTS 2

Evaluation criteria

Knowledge (EK 1-4)

score 2 (unsatisfactory): Student is unable to describe the basic types of bird behaviour regarding breeding habitat selection, parental care, threats, diet and foraging and other aspects of breeding ecology; cannot describe research methods in the field of bird ecology; does not know the basic concepts regarding the breeding ecology of birds; cannot explain the ecological conditions of various bird behaviours; does not understand and cannot explain the relationship between environment and breeding success; does not understand and cannot explain the relationship between research in the field of ecology and the possibilities and methods of species protection; does not recognize basic terms in a foreign language in the field of ecology, behaviour and bird species protection

score 3 (satisfactory): Student is able to describe some types of bird behaviour regarding breeding habitat selection, parental care, threats, diet and foraging and other aspects of breeding ecology; can describe some research methods in the field of bird ecology; knows some basic concepts regarding the breeding ecology of birds; can explain some ecological conditions of various bird behaviours; knows that there is a relationship between environment and breeding success, but cannot provide examples of such relationships; knows that there is a relationship between ecology research and the possibilities and methods of species protection, but is unable to provide examples of the use of ecological data for conservation; recognizes some basic terms in a foreign language in the field of ecology, behaviour and species protection of birds, but does not always use them correctly.

score 4 (good): Student can describe many types of bird behaviour regarding breeding habitat selection, parental care, threats, diet and foraging and other aspects of breeding ecology; can describe many research methods in the field of bird ecology; knows many concepts regarding the breeding ecology of birds, but cannot give specific examples; can explain many ecological conditions of various bird behaviours; knows that there is a relationship between environment and breeding success; can give an example of such a relationship; knows that there is a relationship between research in the field of ecology and the possibilities and methods of species protection, can give an example of the use of ecological data for conservation; recognizes well the basic terms in a foreign language in the field of ecology, behaviour and species protection of birds.

score 5 (very good): Student is able to describe all discussed types of bird behaviour regarding breeding habitat selection, parental care, threats, diet and foraging and other aspects of breeding ecology; can describe all presented research methods in the field of bird ecology; knows basic concepts regarding the breeding ecology of birds, and is able to give specific examples; perfectly explains the ecological conditions of various bird behaviours; perfectly understands and explains the examples of the relationship between environment and breeding success; understands and explains the relationship between research in the field of ecology and the possibilities and methods of species protection, can provide examples of the use of ecological data for conservation; perfectly recognizes the basic terms in a foreign language in the field of ecology, behaviour and bird species protection and uses them in the preparation of his/her presentation

2.Skills (EK 5-7)

score 2 (unsatisfactory): Student is not able to use literature in a foreign language regarding bird ecology at the basic level; is not able to make correct hypotheses regarding the causes of the situations based on logical premises; is not able to prepare an oral presentation using various means of verbal and visual communication, uses unproven sources, the text of the article is incorrectly translated; cannot participate in a targeted discussion using the scientific language in the field of ecology, animal behaviour and nature protection;

score 3 (satisfactory): Student is able to a limited extent use literature in a foreign language on bird ecology issues at the basic level; is able in some cases to put correct hypotheses regarding the causes of the situations, based on logical premises; correctly prepares an oral presentation using various means of verbal and visual communication, but has problems with the translation of scientific texts in English and the selection of material important for the presentation; has problems with discussions using the scientific language in the field of ecology, animal behaviour and nature protection – often uses colloquial language.

score 4 (good): Student is able to use literature in a foreign language on bird ecology issues at the basic level - sometimes makes mistakes resulting from insufficient understanding; is able in most cases to put correct hypotheses regarding the causes of the situations, based on logical premises; can prepare oral presentations well using various means of verbal and visual communication, but the presentation contains some errors or does not use all the important information contained in the discussed articles; in most cases can participate in targeted discussion using the scientific language in the field of ecology, animal behaviour and nature protection;

score 5 (very good): Student perfectly uses literature in a foreign language on issues of bird ecology at the basic level; easily puts the correct hypotheses regarding the causes of the situations, based on logical premises; prepares a coherent and thought-out presentation using various means of verbal and visual communication. The presentation contains all relevant information from the articles, and the articles have been translated perfectly; can participate in a targeted discussion using the scientific language in the field of ecology, animal behaviour and nature protection.

3.Competences (EK 8) The reliability of using information and the degree of criticism of information in particular these available on the Internet are assessed

Methods of assessment:

Assessment of the presentation of the article related to the topic. Evaluated are: form, content and presentation of multimedia presentation, and the ability to find suitable material

Evaluation of the activity in the course (participation in the discussion)

The final evaluation:

results from an assessment of the presentation. Significant activity can increase the final evaluation. More than 3 absences reduce the evaluation by 1, the course will not be credited if less than half the attendance is found.

Further detailed assessment criteria will be given to participants during the course.