Courses

The aim of the course is to introduce students to the principles, methods, and applications of bioindication and biomonitoring in environmental assessment. Students will learn how organisms, biological communities, and selected physiological and biochemical parameters can be used to evaluate environmental quality and detect ecological changes. Attention is paid to the bioindicator potential of different groups of organisms, including bryophytes, lichens, vascular plants, invertebrates, and vertebrates. The course covers classical bioindication methods, ecological indices, biomarkers, and ecotoxicological approaches, together with modern molecular monitoring techniques. Students will gain an understanding of the advantages, limitations, and practical applications of biological indicators in environmental research, conservation, and ecosystem management.