Human ecology B-BM.077Eng
Konwersatorium (KW) Semestr letni 2024/2025

Bates D.G., Tucker J. (eds). 2010. Human ecology: contemporary research and practice. Springer, New York, London.

Cameron N., Bogin B. 2012. Human growth and development. Second edition. Elsevier Academic Press.

Dyball R., Newell B. 2014. Understanding human ecology: a system approach to sustainability. Routledge, London, New York.

Frisancho A.R. 1993. Human adaptation and accommodation. The University of Michigan Press, Ann Arbor.

On the basis of Resolution of the Senate of Maria Curie-Skłodowska University No XXII-39.6/12 of 25 April 2012, i.e. from the teaching cycle 2012/2013:

Knowledge:

W1. understands basic processes occurring in living organisms at the molecular, cellular and whole organism level (K_W01, K_W05)

W2. Understands relations between human ecology and other natural disciplines, giving the basis for understanding the principles of organisms functioning or the tool for interpretation and generalization of the knowledge possessed (K_W01, K_W04)

W3. Has knowledge of the development of knowledge, especially in the field of human ecology and the related improvement of research techniques (K_W06)

Skills:

U1. Explains basic terms in the field of human ecology (KU13)

U2. Draws correct conclusions from presented experiments and observations (K_U07)

U3. Understands selected fragments of specialist scientific texts (K_U09)

U4. Can prepare an oral presentation on detailed issues concerning human ecology (K_U17)

Social competences:

K1. Shows an active attitude in gaining, completing and updating knowledge in the field of human ecology (K_K03)

K2. Shows proecological attitude and acts in accordance with the rules of scientific ethics (K_K07)

K3. Is able to work in a group to solve problems together, perform specific tasks efficiently and prepare speeches (K_K08, K_K09)

Two written test.

Human ecology and its relationship with other areas of knowledge.

Homeostatic mechanisms of the organism.

Factors influencing human development and growth.

The role of geoclimate in human adaptation.

Biocultural adaptations to environmental conditions.

Biological rhythms.

Civilization diseases.

Human eating behavior.

Application of ergonomics in human life.

Discussion, presentation, description, explanation, consultations