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COMPULSORY COURSES

FOR BACHELOR ACADEMIC STUDIES BIOLOGY

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Course title semester Type of course

Course status

Number of classes

ECTS credits

1. BО101 General and Inorganic Chemistry 1 ТМ О 2 + 0 + 3 7

2. BО102 Biostatistics 1 ТМ О 2 + 1 + 0 5

3. BО103 Cell and Tissue Biology 1 ТМ О 2 + 3 + 0 7

4. BО104 Algology and Mycology Basics 1 NS О 2 + 2 + 0 6

5. BО105 Plant Morphology and Anatomy 1 NS О 3 + 3 + 0 9

6. BО106 Organic Chemistry 2 ТМ О 3 + 0 + 2 7

7. BО107 Basics of Applied Mathematics 2 ТМ О 2 + 1 + 0 5

8. BО108 Anatomy and Systematics of Invertebrates 1 2 NS О 3 + 3 + 0 9

9. BО201 Biochemistry 3 ТМ О 3 + 0 + 3 9

10. BО202 Anatomy and Systematics of Invertebrates 2

3 SA О 3 + 3 + 0 9

11. BО203 Animal Development 3 NS О 2 + 2 + 0 6

12. BО204 General Microbiology 3 NS О 2 + 0 + 2 6

13. BО205 Basics of Molecular Biology 4 NS О 2 + 2 + 0 6

14. BО206 Anatomy and Morphology of Chordats 4 NS О 3 + 3 + 0 9

15. BО207 Systematics and Phylogeny of Higher Plants

4 SA О 3 + 3 + 0 9

16. BО301 Plant Physiology 5 NS О 2 + 0 + 2 6

17. BО302 General Physiology with Biophysics 5 NS О 2 + 0 + 2 6

18. BО303 Genetics 5 NS О 2 + 2 + 0 6

19. BО308 Systematics and Phylogeny of Chordates

6 SА О

3 + 3 + 0 9

20. BО309 History and Philosophy of Biology 6 АО О 2 + 0 + 0 3

21. BО310 General Ecology 6 NS О 2 + 2 + 0 6

22. BО401 Comparative Physiology of Animals 7 NS О 3 + 0 + 3 9

23. BО402 Basics of Evolutionary Biology 7 ТМ О 2 + 2 + 0 6

24. BО403 Human Biology 7 SA О 2 + 0 + 0 3

25. BО408 Ecology and Geography of Plants 8 NS О 2 + 2 + 0 6

26. BО409 Ecology and Geography of Animals 8 NS О 2 + 2 + 0 6

27. BО410 Physiology of Behaviour 8 ТМ О 2 + 2 + 0 6

28. BО413 Field Work 8 SA О 0 + 0 + 4 6

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NOVI PAZAR

Course Unit Descriptor

Department DEPARTMENT OF BIOMEDICINAL SCIENCES

Study program BIOLOGY

Study Module (if applicable)

Course title General and Inorganic Chemistry

Level of study xBachelor ☐ Master’s ☐ Doctoral

Type of course x Obligatory ☐ Elective

Semester x Autumn ☐ Spring

Year of study I

Number of ECTS allocated 7

Name of lecturer/lecturers Tanja V. Soldatovic

Teaching mode

xLectures xGroup tutorials ☐Individual tutorials

☐Laboratory work ☐Project work ☐Seminar

☐ Distance learning ☐Blended learning xOther

PURPOSE AND OVERVIEW (max. 5 sentences)

The aim of the course is acquiring knowledge necessary for understanding facts, principles and theory in the field of general chemistry which facilitate passing the courses at higher years and obtaining ability to apply the knowledge in solving quantitative chemistry problems. Students acquire necessary basics for further studying of specific chemistry disciplines which follow and master basics of experimental work.

SYLLABUS (brief outline and summary of topics, max. 10 sentences)

Objective and significance of the course. Pure substances. Basic laws of chemistry. Classification of elements and periodic law. Structure of an atom. Wave function of an atom. Orbitals. Principles of filling electronic configuration layer. Energy of ionization, electronic affinity, electronegativity of an atom. Chemical bond and molecular structure. Ionic bond. Lewis's theory of covalent bond. Resonance. Hybridization of atomic orbitals. Molecular orbital theory. MO diagrams. Hydrogen bond. Chemical thermodynamics. Solutions - division and ways of indicating concentration. Diffusion and osmosis. Raoult's law. Colloidal solutions. Chemical kinetics. Speed of chemical kinetics. Chemical balance. Le Chatelier principle. Division of inorganic compounds. Oxids, hybrids, acids, bases and salts. Solutions of electrolytes. Strong and weak electrolytes. Level of dissociation. Ionic concentration in electrolytic solutions. Conjugated acids and bases. Lewis's theory of acids and bases. Balance in electrolytic solutions. Ionic solution force. Debye-Hűckel equation. Dissociation constant of weak acids and bases. Ostwald law of dilution. Ionic water product. Calculating buffer solution pH. Buffer capacity. Biological significance of buffers. Hydrolysis of strong bases and weak acids salts. Concentration calculation of H3O+ and ОH- ions in salt solutions. Complex compounds. Basic terms. Nomenclature. Chemical bond in complex compounds. Isomery. Reactions of oxidation reduction. Elements of Iа, IIа, IIIа, IVа, Vа, VIа and VIIа groups of periodic system. Metals in biology and medicine. Practical knowledge

Introduction to laboratory (laboratory equipment and occupational safety). Basic laboratory operations. Calculating mass of CO2 using relative gas density. Calculating water in crystalhydrates. Solutions. Features of dilute solutions. Speed of chemical reaction. Chemical balance. Chemical balance in homogenous and heterogenous systems.Types of chemical compounds. Reactions of oxidation reduction. Salt hydrolysis. Complex compounds. Tasks.

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION ☒Serbian (complete course) ☐English (complete course) ☐Other ______________ (complete course) ☐Serbian with English (mentoring) ☐Serbian with other (mentoring) ___________

ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA

Pre exam obligations Points Final exam Points

Activity during lectures

5 Written examination

15

Practical activities 10

Oral examination 40

Mid-term exam

30 OVERALL SUM






Course title Biostatistics




Year of study I


Name of lecturer/lecturers Milisav R. Stefanovic

Teaching mode





Acquiring knowledge and skills necessary for collecting, description and analysis of numerical data, as well as for making statistical conclusions in research. Ability to collect, describe and statistically analyse data on their own when writing review and professional papers.


Theoretical knowledge Basic terms of statistics. Data collecting, graphic and table presentation of results. Measures of central

tendencies and variability. Probability distribution and concluding based on sample analysis. Student test for dependent and independent samples. Man-Whitney test and Wilcoxon test. Chi-square test, Fisher and McNemar test. Correlational analysis. Linear regressional analysis. Logistic regressional analysis. One sided variant analysis. Practical knowledge Practice via specific examples and using computer programme packages for statistical data processing.






30


Oral examination 30

Mid-term tests

30 OVERALL SUM






Course title Cell and Tissue Biology




Year of study I


Name of lecturer/lecturers Natasa Z. Djordjevic

Teaching mode





Aim of this course is for students to acquire basic knowledge about morphology and function of cells and tissues. They should understand cells and cell structure functioning principles, as well as the role of different types of tissues. They become capable of microscoping, tissues, cells and cell structure recognition. Knowledge and understanding of basic principles regarding morphology and function of cells and tissues, ability of microscoping and tissue description, cells and cell structures, abilituy of applying the knowledge in experimental procedures and passing other biology courses which require knowledge from the area of Cell and Tissue Biology.


Theoretical knowledge Cell as a basic unit of living world and historical development of cell science. Classification of organisms according to the complexity of the structure of their cells – differences between Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes. Chemical content of a cell. Membrane system of a cell. Transport through cell membrane. Endocytosis and exocytosis. Nucleus and nucleolus. Chromatin and levels of its condensation. Metaphase and specialised chromozomes. Cytoplasm and cytoskeleton. Centrioles, flagella and cilia. Ribosomes. Endoplasmic reticulum. Golgi complex. Mitochondria. Proteasomes, lysosomes, peroxisomes. Extracellular matrix. Adhesion and cell communication. Cell division and cell death. General properties of plant cells and ultrastructure. Lysosomes and metabolism. Plastids. Chloroplasts. Photosynthetic apparatus of prokaryotes. Cell wall of higher plants, eukaryotic algae, blue-green algae and bacteria. Epithelial tissues. Connective tissues, muscle tissues, nerve tissues.

Practical knowledge Cell and tissues studying methods. Working principles of different types of microscopes (light, fluorescent, confocal, electronic). Sorting of cells and their parts. Flow cytometry. Growing cells and tissues in a culture. Determining number and variability of cells. Making and dying of blood smear. Microscopic observation of cell division phases – mitosis and meiosis. Cell and tissue analysis by light microscopy. Ultrastructural cell and tissue analysis from electronic micrographs.






10


Oral examination 50

Mid-term tests (2) Seminar

20 10

OVERALL SUM






Course title Algology and Mycology Basics




Year of study I


Name of lecturer/lecturers Sofija V. Pekic Quarrie

Teaching mode


xLaboratory work ☐Project work ☐Seminar



The aim of this course is for students to become introduced to the diversity of structure and morphology of algae and fungi, as well as their adaptibility to the environmental conditions in which they live. Students are enabled to make difference between basic types of morphology and diversity of algae and fungi. Knowledge acquired at this course will enable easier understanding of complex plants morphology, as well as recognizing the most important groups of fungi and their role in nature.


Theoretical knowledge General principles of morphology and nutrition of algae. Types of multiplying, life cycles. Systematics of algae: Cyanophyta (Cyanobacteria), Rhodophyta, Phyrrophyta, Xanthophyta, Chrysophyta, Bacillariophyta, Phaeophyta, Euglenophyta, Chlorophyta and Charophyta. Ecological adaptations of algae to life conditions. Interactions of algae with other organisms. Role and significance of algae in natural ecosystems and for people. General properties of fungi and role of mycology among other biological sciences. Place of fungi in living world system. Origin, evolution and phylogeny of fungi. Morphology and multiplying ways of fungi. Nomenclature and classification of fungi. Morphological and cytological characteristics, ways of multiplying, distribution, classification and ecology of division: Chytridomycota, Zygomycota, Ascomycota, Basidiomycota and Deuteromycota. Basics of fungi ecology. Mycorrhiza. Fungi as pathogenic organisms. Lichen. Fungi as food, as a source of unicellular proteins, using fungi in industrial biotransformations. Biodegradation, negative and positive aspects. Misuse of fungi and their metabolites. Significance of fungi biodiversity preservation. Significance of fungi as bioindicators of water, soil and air pollution. Practical knowledge Introduction to laboratory work. Algae collecting in the field and their laboratory analysis. Observation of momentary, constant and wet algae preparation, as well as herbalized material. Isolation of fungi and their cultivation in vitro. Introduction to fungi morphology, vegetative structures and modification of mycelium, reproductive structures of microfungi and their life cycles. Using determination keys. Examination of enzymatic fungi activity. Studying microscopic and macroscopic preparations of different fungi groups.






30


Oral examination 30

Mid-term tests Seminar

20 10

OVERALL SUM






Course title Plant Morphology and Anatomy




Year of study I



Teaching mode





The aim of this course is to introduce students to the diversity of plant morphology at all levels – from cells, tissues and organs, vegetative and reproductive ones, as well as different mechanisms of reproduction. Students are capable of making difference between basic types of inner and outer morphology of higher plants, as well as understanding diversity and types of multiplying. Knowledge acquired at this course facilitates understanding of all other botanical courses.


Theoretical knowledge Cytology. Specifics of plant morphology. Protoplast. Vacuole and cell juice. Cell wall: chemical content, structure, growth. Secondary changes of cell wall: lignification, mineralisation, cutinisation. Histology. Division of plant tissues. Meristems. Permanent tissues. Organography – outer and inner morphology of vegetative organs. Outgrowth. Trunk: outer and inner morphology. Metamorphoses of outgrowth. Leaf: outer and inner morphology, metamorphoses. Root: outer and inner morphology, metamorphoses. Plant reproduction. Vegetative reproduction. Full reproduction. Change of generations. Flower – morphology and function. Microsporogenesis and macrosporogenesis. Microgametogenesis and macrogametogenesis. Pollen seeds. Placentation. Inflorescence. Types of inflorescence – simple, complex, racemose, cymose. Pollination. Fertilization. Seed and fruit formation. Seed. Fruit. Distribution of seed and fruit. Practical knowledge Microscope. Plant cell morphology. Apical merystems – vegetative dome of root and trunk. Primary and secondary morphology of trunk. Anatomic morphology of root. Anatomic morphology of leaf. Outgrowth. Branching. Metamorphoses. Leaf distribution. Flower-parts and symmetry. Diagram and formula of a flower. Inflorescence. Fruit.





5 Practical examination

30


Oral examination 40

Mid-term tests Seminar paper

10 10

OVERALL SUM






Course title Organic Chemistry



Semester ☐ Autumn x Spring

Year of study I


Name of lecturer/lecturers Zoran S. Markovic

Teaching mode





Students will obtain necessary theoretical and practical knowledge about structure, nomenclature, synthesis and specific reactions of basic classes of organic compounds so that they could, after adopting new knowledge, could easily overcome chemical features of more complex organic compounds, biomolecules above all. Acquiring basic knowledge in organic chemistry. Introduction to basic classes of organic compounds, as well as the methods for their derivation and their specific reactions. Understanding basic mechanisms in organic chemistry. Knowledge gained at this course will enable students to apply the knowledge in understanding and overcoming following courses of organic chemistry. Students will learn the techniques of laboratory work, how to examine physical and chemical features of different types of organic

compounds on their own, synthesis of different organic compounds, as well as analytical methods for their identification. Knowledge gained at this course and ability to work on their own give students he opportunity for further development.


Theoretical knowledge Structure and bond in organic compounds. Alkanes. Cycloalkanes. Alkenes. Alkynes. Dienes. Alkyl halogenides. Reactional mechanisms of nucleophilic substitution and competition between elimination and substitution reaction. Delocalized π systems. Aromatic compounds. Electrophilic aromatic substitution. Alcohols.Ethers. Epoxides. Aldehydes and ketones. Practical knowledge Experimental practice includes introduction to basic laboratory techniques as well as performing reactions specific for each class of organic compounds which are planned in the curriculum as well as the synthesis of some simple products.






15


Oral examination 40

Mid-term tests 30 OVERALL SUM






Course title Basics of Applied Mathematics




Year of study I


Name of lecturer/lecturers Diana C. Dolicanin Djekic

Teaching mode





Introducing students to basic terms in matehmatics (complex numbers and polynomials, linear algebra, elementary functions, differential calculus) and their application in natural sciences. Enabling students to solve problems and tasks in natural sciences using mathematical methods. Enabling students to follow other courses at their programme of study. Acquiring necessary theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics. Acquiring skills and methods of task and problem solving in natural sciences by the use of mathematics.


Theoretical knowledge Complex numbers and polynomials. Operations with complex numbers. Definition of polynomials and operations with them. Basic attitude of algebra, zero polynomial. Linear algebra. Systems of linear algebra equations. Gauss elimination method, matrices and operations with them, inverse matrices, determinants (definition, characteristics, calculating). Application of linear algebra in natural sciences. Library of elementary functions. Functions, elementary functions, linear functions, square functions, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions. Differential calculus. Limits and continuity of real functions. Definition of function copy and differentials and their geometric interpretation. Basic rules of calculating copies and differentials.Function copies of higher order. Function testing and function graphs drawing using function copies. Absolute maximum and minimum. Application of differential calculus in natural sciences. Practical knowledge Application of theoretical knowledge in solving problems and tasks from the abovementioned areas.






30


Oral examination 25







Course title Anatomy and Systematics of Invertebrates 1




Year of study I


Name of lecturer/lecturers Vera D. Vukanic

Teaching mode





Aim of this course is to introduce students to the structure and functional properties of invertebrates and they should also realize position of invertebrates in biosphere, as well as their systematic position. Students are also enabled to differentiate basic groups of invertebrates by using appropriate keys for identification of different groups. Knowledge acquired at this course will facilitate understanding close relations among different groups of invertebrates. Students will be introduced to the diversity of invertebrates fauna, as the most numerous group of organisms.


Theoretical knowledge Structural and functional properties of invertebrates, organizational level of living world. Bodily cavities of invertebrates. Life functions of invertebrates. Invertebrates as parasites. Invertebrates position in biosphere. Systematic division of invertebrates. Organization type Protozoa. General characteristics of Protozoa– mastigophora, Sarcodina, Sporozoa, Cnidospora, Ciliophora. Morphologic and anatomic characteristics and origin of Metazoa. Organization type Parazoa: Mesozoa Spongia (Porifera). Organization type Ameria: Platodes (Turbellaria, Trematoda, Cestoda), Cnidaria (Anthoyoa, Scyphozoa, Hydrozoa), Ctenophora (Tentaculata, Atentaculata), Aschelminthes (Rotatoria, Gastrotricha, Kinorhyncha, Nematodes, Nematomorpha, Acanthocephala, Priapulida, Komptozoa), Nemertina (Anopla, Enopla), Mollusca (Monoplacophora, Aplacophora, Polyplacophora, Scaphopoda, Gastropoda, Bivalvia, Cephalopoda). Practical knowledge Practice follows theoretical lectures and students are introduced to the main groups of invertebrates. By the use of appropriate determinators the most important properties, significant for identification, are noticed. There is field work within this course where students collect and identify the most important representatives of invertebrates, as well as dissect some of them.






20


Oral examination 35







Course title Biochemistry




Year of study II


Name of lecturer/lecturers Milanka Dj. Radulovic

Teaching mode





The aim of the course is to introduce students to basic life processes and mechanisms of their functioning. Knowledge about reactions happening at the molecular and cell level, thus enabling origin and evolution of life. Preparation for the courses at higher years of studies (Molecular Biology, Genetics, Physiology of plants and animal physiology courses).


Theoretical knowledge Introduction to biochemistry. Connection of biochemistry with other sciences. Chemical and biological bases of biochemistry. Organic and inorganic components of cells. Amino acids- division. Properties of amino acids. Proteins-stucture, properties and division. Nucleic acids-structure and properties. Enzymes-structure and division. Metabolism and bioenergetics. Lipids - division. Metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. Glycolysis. Krebs cycle. Oxidative phosphorylation. Fermentations. Matbolism of nucleic acids. Biosynthesis of RNA and DNA. Matabolism regulation.

Practical knowledge Preparation for laboratory work. Laboratory equipment. Making solutions. Determining pH value. Cabohydrates. Proteins - precipitation and colour reactions. Colorimetry and spectrophotometry. Chromatography. Nucleic acids extraction. Nucleic acids proving. Enzymes-conditions for their functioning. Qualitative dtermination of organic acids. Vitamins - determining vitamin C in natural products. Lipids - ionic, acid and saponification number.






0


Oral examination 50

Mid-term test Seminars

30 - OVERALL SUM






Course title Anatomy and Systematics of Invertebrates 2




Year of study II



Teaching mode





The aim of the course is to introduce students to the diversity of invertebrates fauna, as the most numerous group of organisms in the planet. Students are enabled to differentiate basic groups of invertebrates by using appropriate keys for identification of different groups. Knowledge acquired at this course will facilitate understanding close relations among different groups of invertebrates.


Theoretical knowledge: Organization type Polymeria: Annelida (polychaeta, Myzostomida, Clitellata). Annelid-arthropod groups: Echiurida, Sipunculida, Onychophora, Trdigrada, Pentastomida, Arthropoda. Amandibulata (Trilobitomorpha, Chelicerata, Merostomata, Arachnida, Pycnogonida). Mandibulata (Branchiata – Crustacea: Entomostraca и Malacostraca; Tracheata – Myriapoda, Insecta). Тип организације Oligomeria: Lophophorata, Branchiotremata, Echinodermata, Pognophora, Chaetognatha.

Practical knowledge: Practice follows theoretical lectures and students are introduced to the main groups of invertebrates. By the use of appropriate determinators the most important properties, significant for identification, are noticed. There is field work within this course where students collect and identify the most important representatives of invertebrates.






20


Oral examination 35


30 -

OVERALL SUM






Course title Animal Development




Year of study II


Name of lecturer/lecturers Ivanka M. Antovic and Vera D. Vukanic

Teaching mode





The aim of the course is to acquire basic knowledge and understand principles of embryonic development of different groups of animal organisms. They should be enabled to recognize different stages of embryonic development, analysis and prediction of certain factors' influence during embryogenesis. Knowledge and understanding of basic terms and principles regarding embryogenesis of animals, ability to recognize and describe different stages of embryonic development, ability of application of the knowledge in solving problems, choice of experimental procedures, analysis and interpretation of the results.


Theoretical knowledge Subject of studying and tasks. Phases of ontogenetic development. Gametes and reproduction. Spermatogenesis. Oogenesis and ovarian cell. Fertilization, zygote. Modification of fertilization process. Types of parthenogenesis. Morula. Types of blastulas and process of blastomerization. Gastrulation. Determination, morphogenesis and differentiation. Formation of primary organ rudiments. Embryonic adaptations. Vitellus, amnion, chorion, alantois. Extraembryonic formations of vertebrates. Placenta and placentation. Implantation and decidual adaptation. Regulation of embryogenesis. Genetic factors of embryogenesis. Physiological factors of embryogenesis. Induction. Primary inductor. Chemism of inductors. I stage of induction: determination and differentiation. Chemical bases of histologic differentiation. II stage of induction: morphogenesis. Morphogenetic moves. Organogenesis. Embryonic origin of tissues and organs. Growth, metamorphosis, regeneration, aging, cancer.

Practical knowledge Methodolgy of embryonic development study. Microscopic analysis of permanent preparation of different stages in embryogenesis of Amphioxus, Amphibia and birds. Analysis of different stages of embryogenesis from electronic micrographies. Amniocentesis. Microscopic analysis of morphological properties of cytotrophoblast.






10


Oral examination 50


20 10

OVERALL SUM






Course title General Microbiology




Year of study II



Teaching mode





The aim of this course is to enable students to acquire basic knowledge about prokaryotes and viruses and to learn microbiological methods. Realizing significance of microorganisms as producers, reducers and sources of many diseases and their role in circulation of matter. Ability to work in microbiological laboratories.


Theoretical knowledge Microbiology: term, research topic, historical development. Classification of microorganisms. Groups of

microorganisms. Morpho-physiological properties, distribution and biological significance. Prokaryotes organization. Moving of microorganisms. Growth and multiplication of microorganisms. Influence of environmental factors on microorganisms growth. Genetics of microorganisms. Physiological processes of microorganisms. Energetic metabolism. Ecology of microorganisms. Biogeochemical cycles. Microorganisms in nature. Bacteria systematic. Gram positive bacteria. Eubacteria without cell wall. Arhebacteria. Viruses-general properties, multiplication, studying methods. Bacteriophage. DNA and RNA viruses. Pathogenicity, virulence and basics of immunology. Prokaryotes genetics. Basics of biotechnological microbiology. Biodegradation and biotransformations, biologically active substances. Practical knowledge Introducing students to work rules in microbiological laboratory. Sterilization and devices for sterilization. Making preparations for microscoping. Microscoping measuring. Growing and isolating pure cultures and microorganisms. Isolating microorganisms from soil. Qualitative and quantitative soil analysis. Significance of certain chemical elements for growth and development of microorganisms. Bacteria identification. Antibiotics and antibiosis.






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Oral examination 50

Mid-term tests Seminars

30 - OVERALL SUM






Course title Basics of Molecular Biology




Year of study II



Teaching mode





The aim of the course is to introduce students to basics of molecular biology via structure and function of DNA molecule and protein synthesis and introduce students to basic techniques of molecular biology, as well as their application in genetic engineering. Students will be able to apply the knowledge in new methods and techniques (such as genetic engineering), as well as easily follow courses in the group of genetic ones.


Theoretical knowledge Research topic of molecular biology. Genetic code. DNA. Replication of DNA. Reparation of damaged DNA molecules. Genetic recombination. Technology of recombined DNA. Chromatin. Structure of chromatin threads. Higher levels of chromatin structural organization. Structural organization of bacterial genome. RNA. Types and functions of RNA. Transcription. Transcripts processing by covalent modifications. Transcripts processing by intron splicing. Structure of prokaryotic RNA. Structure of eukaryotic RNA. Transport RNA. Ribosomes. Components of ribosomes. Morphology of ribosomes. Biosynthesis of ribosomes. Biosynthesis of proteins. Initiation of translation. Elongation of translation. Termination of translation. Posttranslational modifications of proteins. Regulation of the speed of protein synthesis in a cell. Inhibitors of protein synthesis. Translation precisison. Proteins. Primary structure of proteins, secondary structure of proteins, tertiary structure of proteins. Denaturation and renaturation of proteins. Interaction of proteins and DNA. Proteins recognizing primary structure of DNA. Genetic system of mitochondria and chloroplasts. Regulation of gene expression in prokaryotes. Regulation of gene expression in eukaryotes. Practical knowledge Structure of nucleic acids and proteins. Denaturation of DNA. Hyperchromic effect. Methods in molecular biology. Electrophoresis. Polymerase chain reaction technique. DNA sequencing and SNP genotypization. Southern blot. Northern blot. Western blot. DNA recombinant. Reproductive and non-reproductive cloning. Molecular biology methods in forensics. Proteomics.






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Oral examination 50


30 - OVERALL SUM






Course title Anatomy and Morphology of Chordates




Year of study II


Name of lecturer/lecturers Ivanka M. Antovic

Teaching mode





Introducing students to comparative anatomy and morphology of chordates, especially vertebrates and to biological role of morphological areas of this group of organisms. Ability of students to apply the knowledge to understanding the change of chordates groups during their evolution and their phylogenetic relations.


Theoretical knowledge General characteristics of Hemichordata and Chordata, general characteristics and origin of vertebrates. Basic

properties of ontogenetic chordates development. Basic directions of change of vertebrates organ systems. Bodily cover of chordates and its derivatives. Skeletal system – leather skeleton, viscelar skeleton, somatic skeleton. Muscular system – somatic, viscelar and somatic musculature. Electric organs. Digestive organ system – front and back intestine, annex glands. Respiratory organ system. Bodily fluids circulation system. Nervous system – central and peripheral. Sense organs. Endocrine organs. Excretory system. Reproductive system. Practical knowledge Performed in accordance with theoretical lectures via microscopic apparatus, osteological preparations and presentations of organ systems.






20


Oral examination 35

Mid-term test 2x15= 30 OVERALL SUM






Course title Systematics and Phylogeny of Higher Plants




Year of study II



Teaching mode





The aim of this course is to introduce students to diversity of higher plants, on the whole planet, as well as in our country. To learn about endemic, endangered, protected and economically important representatives of vascular flora of Serbia. Students will be introduced to the diversity of higher plants and their phylogenetic relations. Besides that, they will be enabled to correctly identify the most important species of higher plants that live on our territory.


Theoretical knowledge: Introduction. Species, taxonomic categories and nomenclature. Systematics, florography, taxonomy and phylogeny of higher plants. Methods of studying. Theories about higher plants origin. Florist biodiversity. General characteristics, systematics and phylogeny of : Rhyniophyta, Bryophyta, Lycopodiophyta, Psilotophyta, Equisetophyta, Polypodiophyta, Pinophyta and Magnoliophyta. Review of higher plants phylogeny. Practical knowledge:

Introduction to properties of certain reperesentatives of systematic categories of higher plants via herbarium, fresh, wet and permanent preparations. It is obligatory to work in the field at appropriate locations where herbal material is collected, herbalized and specified.






30


Oral examination 30

Mid-term test Herbarium

20 10

OVERALL SUM






Course title Plant Physiology




Year of study III



Teaching mode





The aim is to introduce students to basic physiological processes in plants, as well as research methods regarding this area. Acquiring knowledge about plant physiology and connecting with similar scientific disciplines. Application of the knowledge in experimental work.


Theoretical knowledge Transport through cell membranes and cell wall. Water intake. Absorption of ions and organic compounds.

Transport through simplest. Water balance of plants. Intake and transport of mineral salts. Translocation of organic compounds. Photosynthesis: conversion of light energy. Photosynthesis: organic compounds formation. Respiration. Assimilation of nytrogen, sulfur and phosphorus. Assimilation and function of mineral salts. Morphological aspects of growth and morphogenesis. Phytohormones and growth regulators. Light control of growth and morphogenesis. Plant orientation in space and time. Seed germination. Blooming. Fruit and seed development. Senescence and resting period. Practical knowledge: Plasmolysis and deplasmolysis. Determining potential of water and osmotic potential of plant cells. Stomae movements and stoma index. Determining assimilation surface. Determining transpiration intensity. Extraction of photosynthetic pigments by Krause method and chromatography method. Plant pigments dissolved in cell fluid. Determining breathing intensity by Boisen-Jensen method. Determining amilasis activity.

☒Serbian (complete course) ☐English (complete course) ☐Other ______________ (complete course) ☐Serbian with English (mentoring) ☐Serbian with other (mentoring) ___________





30


Oral examination 40

Tests (5) Seminars (2)

10 10

OVERALL SUM






Course title General Physiology with Biophysics




Year of study III



Teaching mode





The aim of this course is for students to acquire basic knowledge about cell and organs physiology and understand cause-effect relations in physiological processes, to acquire skills of laboratory work and to become enabled to integrate this knowledge into solving physiological problems at the organism level. Knowledge and understanding of basic terms and principles of cell, organ and organism physiology, capability of integrating and application of the acquired knowledge in making hypotheses, choice of experimental procedures, analysis and interpretation of the results. Capability of laboratory work and application of the acquired knowledge in passing other courses.


Theoretical knowledge Introduction to cell physiology. Structural and functional organization of cell membrane.distribution and transport of ions through cell membrane. Morphology and function of a nerve cell. Resting potential. Transmission of signals. Action potential. Synaptic transmission. Classification and properties of certain neurotransmitters. Functional organization of central nervous system. Vegetative nervous system. Reflex arc. Classification of reflexes. Structural and functional organization of skeleton muscles. Sport physiology. Smooth muscular tissue, cardiac muscle – morphology and function. Perception and receptors. Mechanic receptors. Pain sensation and thermic sensation. Sense of sight. Sense of taste and smell. Sense of hearing and balance. Control of body posture and movements. Neurotransmitters role in central regulation control and behavior. Electric activity of brain, sleep and wakefulness. Molecular basis of learning and remembering. Bioluminescence and physical characteristics of emitted light. Electric organs. Practical knowledge Rules of conduct in physiology laboratory. Experiments in physiology. Use of experimental animals. Isolation of nervous-muscular preparation of frog. First and second Galvani and Matteucci experiment. Effects of stimulus frequency on muscular contraction. Staircase phenomenon. Skeletal muscles exhaustion. Isolating of frog preparation in situ. Automatism of heart work and Stannius ligature. Law or nothing law. Effects of temperature and concentration of ions on heart functioning. Heart cycle and strength of heart contractions. Effects of sympathicus and parasympathicus on heart function. Refractory heart phase and extrasystole. Electrocardiogram.






10


Oral examination 45

Mid-term tests (2) Writing and defending of project

20

15 OVERALL SUM






Course title Genetics




Year of study III


Name of lecturer/lecturers Izet I. Eminovic

Teaching mode





Introduction to basic principles of genetic inheritance, importance and application of genetics in basic and applied research. Students will be able to apply acquired genetics knowledge in individual research, they will realize connections between genetics and other disciplines of biology and other sciences.


Theoretical knowledge Basic principles of genetics, forms of interaction between genes, multiple allelism. Mendel's laws of

inheritance. Levels of organization of genomes, chromosomes, cell cycle, connected genes and recombinations. Genetics of gender determination, inheritance regarding gender chromosomes and determined by gender. Non-core inheritance. Genetic and chromosomic mutations. Mechanisms of DNA reparation. Genetic control of development, change of gene expression during development, genetics of aging. Genetics of cancer. Continual distribution of quantitative characteristics. Components of genetic and chromosome variability. Artificial selection and inbreeding. Genetic variability of natural populations. Gene transmission in population. Types of copulating and consequences for genetic structure of population. Factors disturbing genetic balance of a population. Genetics of behavior. Technology of DNA recombinant. Practical knowledge

Experimental practice, experiments in virtual laboratories, computer simulations, calculating and conceptual tasks in Mendel genetics, cytogenetics, microorganism genetics, population and quantitative genetics.





- Written examination

15


Oral examination 50

Mid-term test 30 OVERALL SUM






Course title Systematics and Phylogeny of Chordates




Year of study III



Teaching mode





Introducing students to basic systematic and taxonomic principles in the group of chordates and their phylogenetic relations. Ability of students to use acquired knowledge in understanding chordates evolution and their diversity.


Theoretical knowledge Theoretical basics of systematics, taxonomy, classification, nomenclature. Taxonomic characters, taxon,

taxonomic category. States of taxonomic characters (plesiomorphic, apomorphic, autapomorphic, generalized and specialized states). Homologies and homoplasies. Approaches to taxonomy: phenetics, cladistics and evolutionary taxonomies. Systematics and phylogenetic relations:Hemichordata and Chordata: Tunicata, Cephalochordata, Vertebrata: Agnatha, Chondrichthyes, Osteichthyes, Amphibia, Reptilia, Aves, Mammalia. Practical knowledge

Performed in accordance with theoretical classes via general characteristics, diagnostic characters and systematic categories of basic groups of chordates: Tunicata, Cephalochordata, Vertebrata: Agnatha, Chondrichthyes, Osteichthyes, Amphibia, Reptilia, Aves, Mammalia and their representatives; diversity of vertebrates of Serbia, visit to a special nature reserve Uvac.






20


Oral examination 35

Mid-term test Seminar paper

2x15 = 30 OVERALL SUM






Course title History and Philosophy of Biology




Year of study III



Teaching mode





Introducing students to historical development of biology, as one of the natural sciences, its disciplines, philosophical aspects and directions. Ability of students to understand place of biology in the system of natural sciences, as well as philosophical interpretation aspects of living world origin and evolution.


Theoretical knowledge Development of biological thought. Relation between history and philosophy of biology. Ancient East. Ancient

Greece: materialists, atomists. Aristotel and his work. Ancient Rome. Middle Ages. Arabic period. Natural sciences in medieval Serbia. Reneissance. Historical development of botany and zoology in the reneissance. XVI and XVII centuries: Newton, contra-reformation, baroque, Decartes, Spinosa, John Locke, Berkley, Hume, Beckon, Harvey, zoology and botany, anatomy and physiology, embryology, paleontology, microscopists, scientific associations, institutions and academies. XVIII century: Enlightenment, Kant, Hegel, Russo, Linnaeus, Buffon, comparative anatomy, experimental biology, embryology, physiology, origins of transformism, Romanticism. XIX century: Lamarck, Cuvier, cell theories, gender and embryology, Darwin and Darwinism, Wiseman, neodarwinism, genetics, microbiology, physiology, French school, German school, biochemistry. XX century: cell and molecular biology, genetics and evolution, microbiology, physiology and biochemistry. Biological thought at the Balkans and in Serbia, important scientists. Philosophical directions: reductionism, holism, mechanicism, creationism, neocreationism. Bioethics. Religion and biology. LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION ☒Serbian (complete course) ☐English (complete course) ☐Other ______________ (complete course) ☐Serbian with English (mentoring) ☐Serbian with other (mentoring) ___________





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Oral examination 55

Mid-term test Seminar paper

2x15 = 30 OVERALL SUM






Course title General Ecology




Year of study III


Name of lecturer/lecturers Radomir R. Biocanin

Teaching mode





Students will gain fundamental knowledge about ecology. They will gain knowledge about interactions between living organisms and their environment and about influence of the environment on distribution of living organisms. Understanding of basic ecological laws, such as energy flow and circulation of matter which is the base for understanding organic production intensity in certain ecosystems. This knowledge can be used in solving some current environmental disorders and ecological balance issues, such as pollution, and exploitation of natural resources. Students are prepare for advanced ecology courses.


Theoretical knowledge: The term, objective and content of ecology. Methods of ecology and its relation with other sciences. Differences in terms of environment protection. Ecology in practice, its division. Ecological disciplines: autoecology and sinecology. Ecological factors, ecology and evolution, natural selection. Effects of climatic changes on evolution and distribution of species, plant and animal resources. Effects of interspecial competition on resources, condition and resources of ecological niche. Water ecosystems, species, population, introduction, life cycle, natality and mortality monitoring, dispersion and migration. Organism and environment, introduction of species, life cycle and dispersion, coevolution. Hunting, population processes, food chains, biodiversity, energy and matter flow, primary production, decomposition, global biogeochemical processes, applied ecology, problem of human population, monoculture, control of pesticides, integrated farm systems. Pollution, urban pollution, agicultural pollution, atmospheric pollution, nuclear radiation. Practical knowledge: Autoecology- life form and ecological niche of some plants. Temperature of environment, growth of protozoa population in limited conditions. Marking and Linkoln index. Sinecology - making of phytoecological tables (going to the nature, making list of plant species on the selected surface in an oak forest). Soil as living environment (measuring temerature and humidity of air and soil, detemining pH of soil, laboratory: analysis of samples, determination of binocular keys, quantitative and statistical data processing). Lake and stream as living environment (measuring water temperature, speed of water flow, transparency, depth, O2 determination, sampling planktons).






20


Oral examination 35







Course title Comparative Physiology of Animals




Year of study IV



Teaching mode





The aim of the course is to upgrade and acquire new knowledge about physiology of organ systems and organisms, to understand dependence of physiological functions on the level of living organisms organization and environmental conditions, to understand mechanism of homeostasis and living organisms adaptations, to become enabled to notice damaged physiological functions and factors that have led to disfunction of physiological conditions, to acquire skills of laboratory work and become enabled to make hypotheses and integrate their knowledge into solving of physiological problems. Formation of an expert capable to integrate the knowledge in the area of animal physiology and other similar disciplines into solving problems regarding living organisms functioning. Enabling students for critical approach to physiological problems solving,

laboratory work, making hypotheses, design of experimental research, analysis and interpretation of results, application of this knowledge in practice and further professional upgrading.


Theoretical knowledge: Physiology and regulation of inner surroundings. Homeostasis. Machanisms and regulation of excretion in invertebrates, vertebrates and humans. Osmoregulation. Transport of energy and thermoregulation. Physiology of invertebrates, poikilothermic and homeothermic animals regulation of circulation. Circulation system of humans. Peripheral circulation. Regulation of blood pressure and atherosclerosis. Physiology of blood. Evolution of breathing process. Breathing in birds. Mechanics and regulation of breathing in humans. Transport and exchange of gases. Nutrition and digestion of invertebrates and vertebrates. Nutrition and digestion in humans. Intermediary metabolism of carbo-hydrates, fats and proteins. Mechanism of hormones functioning and second messenger definition. Endocrine system of invertebrates. Endocrine system of vertebrates. Function and regulation of hypophysis secretion. Function and secretion of adrenal, thyroid and parathyroid glands. Endocrine regulation of pancreas. Tissue hormones. Endocrine regulation of gender functions in males and females. Physiology of pregnancy. Evolution of nervous system and process of encephalization. Morphology and function of central and peripheral nervous system of vertebrates. Cortical sense areas. Cortical representation of vegetative functions. Reticular formation. Circulation in nervous system. Cerebrospinal liquor. Eye water. Practical knowledge: Methodology and use of animals in experimental physiological research. Analyzing osmotic relations and osmotic resistance of erythrocytes. Determining number of thrombocytes in peripheral human blood. Determining bleeding time and coagulation time. Coagulation inhibitors. Determining artery blood pressure by indirect method. Vital lungs capacity – spirometry. Determining number of erythrocytes and quantity of oxyhemoglobin in peripheral human blood. Teichmann crystals. Proving digestive enzymes presence in digestive organs of mammals. Determining protein concentration and glucose concentration in rat serum. Qualitative analysis of urine. Short-term memory testing. Physiological methodology of emotion recognition.






10


Oral examination 45

Mid-term testw Writing and defending project

20 15

OVERALL SUM






Course title Basics of Evolutionary Biology




Year of study IV



Teaching mode





Adopting basic principles and mechanisms of biological evolution and understanding conceptual and methodological approaches which are included in molecular biology. Understanding relation between evolutionary processes at molecular and population level, evolutionary processes and genome organization, as well as influence of genetic, epigenetic and environmental factors on phenotypes development. Understanding of relation between evolution and other biological disciplines. Introduction to historical development of evolutionary thought. Critical approach to non-evolutionary interpretation of living world origin and development. Students will be able to implement their knowledge in relevant evolutionary concepts, rationally and logically explain biological phenomenons according to evolutionary biology principles,

have argumentative criticism in relation to attitudes contradicting evolutionary thought (scientific creationism).


Theoretical knowledge: Basic concepts of evolutionary biology, reality of evolution process, antiessentialist basis of evolutionary biology and theory of evolution. Natural and sexual selection, individual variability, adaptive value, choice of habitat, forms and levels of natural selection influence. Limited size of population and genetic drift, consanguinity, effective size of population, genealogy of genes in populations of limited size, migrations and population structure, gene flow. Mutations, spacial distribution of mutations, whether mutations are accidental at the molecular level, mutation rates. Genomes organization and evolution. Adaptability and evolution of adaptive value components, phenotype stability, coevolution, full reproduction in light of evolution. Biogenetic law, evolutionary trends, body frame and onthogenetic restraints, evolutionary innovations, genetic assimilation and Boldwin effect, multicellular organization, modification of development, role of homeotic selective genes in ontogeny and phylogeny. Theory of evolution and phylogeny, speed of evolutionary processes, phylogenetic reconstruction molecule watch. Conception of species, speciation, forms of speciation, extinction. Formation of biomacromolecules, formation of first cells, evolution of prokaryotes and uni-cellular eukaryotes, photosynthesis, fossils, geologic timeline. Origin and evolution of man, our animal ancestors and their environment, paleolitic technology, relations of cultural and biological evolution of man, scientific creationism as a misuse of science. Practical knowledge: Experimental practice, experiments in virtual laboratories as examples of natural and sexual selection functioning and coevolution, computer simulations of evolutionary mechanisms, calculating tasks, making cladograms, molecular-biological phylogenetic analysis.





- Written examination

20


Oral examination 45







Course title Human Biology




Year of study IV



Teaching mode





Human Biology presents an upgrade of knowledge about humans from different biology areas, with special focus on its significance in everyday life. The aim of this course is for students to integrate knowledge about morphology and function of human body, understand concept of homeostasis and molecular base of disease, to develop consciousness and attitudes regarding healthy lifestyle and prevention, to apply these attitudes in practice and everyday life. Ability of students to realize place and role of human in living world, ability of integration and application of the acquired knowledge in noticing and solving problems regarding functioning of human organism, application of knowledge and adopted attitudes about significance of prevention,

nutrition and sport for human health in practice and everyday life.


Theoretical knowledge Human biology in modern biological science. Uniqueness of humans in living world. Anthropology- science about humans. Anatomic and physiological characteristics of human body. Mechanisms of control, regulation and integration of physiological functions of humans. Basic principles of homeostasis and health of humans. Stress and adaptation. Consequences of damaged homeostasis. Physiological basis of chronic diseases of modern man. Contagious and hereditary diseases. Metabolic and degenerative diseases: mechanisms of development and prevention. Principles of healthy nutrition. Body hygiene. Physiological changes in puberty and reproductive health of adolescents. Physiological basis of reproduction. Sexually transmitted diseases. Infertility: causes and prevention. Physiology of pregnancy and lactation. Causes and molecular mechanisms of aging. Addiction diseases. Healthy lifestyles: sport and recreation. Design, conducting and analysis of results in human-biological research.






20


Oral examination 40

Mid-term tests (2) 20 OVERALL SUM






Course title Ecology and Geography of Plants




Year of study IV



Teaching mode





The aim of the course is to introduce students to basic terms and regularities in plant ecology, the influence of basic ecological factors on plant organisms, terms in phytocoenology, ecology of the most important types of plant communities formed on the basis of floristic classification. Students have acquired knowledge in autoecology and synecology of plants, as well as the basics of phytogeography.


Theoretical knowledge Autoecology, ecological types of plants and analysis of ecological factors. The most important abiotic factors influencing plants – light, temperature, water, humidity, air. Biotic factors – mutual relations of plants, between plants and animals, plants and microorganisms, plants and fungi. Phytocoenology – basic terms of biocenology. Biocoenosis. Spatial and temporal organization of biocoenosis and its variability. Phytocoenology and phytocoenosis. Structure and physiognomy of of phytocoenosis. Dynamics of plant communities and vegetatiton. Types of successions. Classification of plant communities. Basic regularities of vegetation distribution on Earth. Types of vegetations on Earth. Tropical forests. Mangrove vegetation. Tropical deciduous forests and bushes. Savannah. Vegetation of laurel forests. Hard-leaf, evergreen vegetation of trees and bushes. Desert vegetation. The steppe. Vegetation of deciduous trees of temperate climate. Evergreen forests of non-tropical areas of southern hemisphere. Vegetation of cold zone. Tundras and cold deserts. Vegetation of high mountains. Meadow vegetation. Swamp vegetation. Vegetation of water basins. Practical knowledge Climatic ecologic factors. Measuring air and soil temperature and its influence on plants. Light- adaptive types of plants in relation to light regime of habitat. Measuring intensity of light. Humidity-adaptive types of plants in relation to water regime of habitat. Transpiration – coefficient of transpiration, measuring intensity of transpiration. Air – influence of air currents on plants. Atmospheric pressure – term and measuring. Climadiagram. Methods of phytocoenologic research and taking phytocoenologic recording. LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION ☒Serbian (complete course) ☐English (complete course) ☐Other ______________ (complete course) ☐Serbian with English (mentoring) ☐Serbian with other (mentoring) ___________





20


Oral examination 40


20 10

OVERALL SUM






Course title Ecology and Geography of Animals




Year of study IV



Teaching mode





The aim of the course is to introduce students to basic terms and regularities in ecology of animals, influence of basic ecological factors on animals and organization of their communities and adaptation to environmental conditions. Acquired knowledge enables students to understand adaptability of animals to the environment they live in.


Theoretical knowledge Research content and division. Ecologic factors and their classification. Autoecology – influence of ecologic factors and ecologic valence. Life form. Ecologic niche. Climatic factors. Phenologic events and phase of resting. Chemism of the environment. Edaphic factors. Biotic factors. Demecology – term, formal and functional elements of population. Populational theories. Communication among animals. Ethologic abilities. Spatial relations. Synecology – Biocoenosis. Trophic relations, food chains. Periodism. Ecosystem. Metabolism of ecosystem. Organic productivity of ecosystem. Succession and ecosystem makeover. Climax. Biogeography and zoogeography. Term and structure of fauna. Systemic zoogeography. Sea ecosystems. Fresh water ecosystems. Terrestrial biomes. Domesticized ecosystems. Areal. Animals migration. Writing seminars in the area of animal ecology. Practical knowledge Ecologic factors. Ecologic niche. Methods of determining population density. Population growth in limited conditions. Marking and regressive method. Age structure of population. Gender structure of population. Mortality tables. Survival tables. Spatial distribution. Field work. Methods of collecting different sorts of animals and their processing in laboratory conditions.






20


Oral examination 35


30 - OVERALL SUM






Course title Physiology of Behaviour




Year of study IV



Teaching mode





The aim of the course is for students to acquire new knowledge and understand mechanisms of behavioural control and regulation, to become enabled to notice complex biological and social interactions, to integrate knowledge about the role of complex hormone-brain-behaviour system in survival and reproduction, to become enabled to make hypotheses on their own, design studies, analyse and interpret results. Understanding mechanism of behavioural control and regulation, as well as techniques and methods in research of behavior. Ability to notice and solve the problems, organize and realize experimental research, process experimental data and interpret physiological markers and their relations to different forms of

behavior.


Theoretical knowledge: Introduction to ethology. Genetic basis of behavior. Neuroendocrine control of behavior. Endocrine regulation of excitability and synaptic transmission. Circadian regulation of endocrine function. Role of sex hormones in central nervous system. Significance of steroid hormones in learning and memory. Role of NO in neuroendocrine control of behavior. Stress and HPA ose. Sexual behavior of males. Reproductive behavior of females and nursing the offspring. Chemical communication. Pheromones. Hormone and pheromone modulation of amygdala. Biologic communication. Biologic rhytm and biologic clock. Orientation in animals. Echolocation: bats and dolphins. Migrations. Feeding behaviour. Role of oxytocin, vasopressin and prolactin in behavioural control. Mechanisms of fast functioning of corticosteroids in behavioural modulation. Role of thyroid hormones in behavioural control. Neuroactive steroids and GABA receptor. Melatonin – biomarker, mediator and remedy. Clinical significance of neurosteroids. Influence of toxicants on neuroendocrine behavioural control. Aggression. Non-verbal human communication. Choice of a partner. Family relations. Neuroendocrine basis of social interactions and social stress. Sexual orientation and gender identity. Human behaviour related to gender, age and role in the family. Physiological basis of mood change and psychiatric disorders. Practical knowledge: Designing and conducting research related to physiological basis of behaviour. Methodology, procedure and use of animals in behavioural research. Short-term memory testing. Physiological methodologies of emotion recognition. Influence of metabolical parameters change on the mood. Behavioural tests. Software application in ethological (EthoVision XT, The Observer XT, CatWalk XT).






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Oral examination 40

Mid-term test Writing and defending project

15 20

OVERALL SUM






Course title Field Work




Year of study IV


Name of lecturer/lecturers -

Teaching mode





Training students for field work. Revising theoretical ecologic and biogeographic learning units through practical field work. Developing awareness of complexity of the analyzed natural ecosystems, their role and significance in preserving biologic diversity. Students are enabled to realize basic ecologic phenomenons and processes in natural environment. Formation of a researcher capable of performing field work in different biologic disciplines who will advocate preservation of natural environment.


Practical knowledge

Field and practical work at the location of Tara, lasting several days. First day of field work will be dedicated to introducing students to specifics of flora and fauna of the river Vrelo and Raca. On the second day, students will be introduced to the specifics of national park Tara, which includes: components of the soil, plant communities, presence of relict and endemic plants, certain animal species and their behaviour. Also, students will be introduced to ways and methods of endangered species protection, as well as characteristic relations in and among living organisms populations. Phytocoenologic recordings should be taken, determining aspectivity of plant communities, as well as qualitative analysis of levels in different types of plant communities. Sampling and identification of pedofauna of forest litter should also be performed as well as sampling and identification of Arthropoda. On the third day, students will be introduced to water ecosystem at the lake Perucac. They should sample plankton, perifiton and bentos and get intoduced to indicators of water troficity. The fourth day will be performed in the canyon of the river Derventa and the river Crni Rzav. Students are introduced to relict, endemic and water flora and fauna. They will sample and identify plants and animals (invertebrates) in order to make collections. Field work presents work of the students on their own, with instructions and supervision of a teaching assistant. Students keep diary and present the results of their field work at the final exam.




Practical classes 25

Written examination 55

Making biologic collection

20 Oral examination

OPTIONAL COURSES

FOR BACHELOR ACADEMIC STUDIES BIOLOGY

s.n. Course number Course title Semester

Course type

Course status

Number of classes

ECTS credits

1. BО109 Bioethics 2 АО IB 2 + 1 + 0 5

2. BО110 Communicology 2 АО IB 2 + 1 + 0 5

3. BО111 The English Language 2 АО IB 2 + 1 + 0 5

4. BО208 Human Rights 4 АО IB 2 + 2 + 0 6

5. BО209 Sociology 4 АО IB 2 + 2 + 0 6

6. BО210 Applicative Softwares in Biology 4 ТМ IB 2 + 2 + 0 6

7. BО304 Pedagogy 5 АО IB 2 + 2 + 0 6

8. BО305 Human Ecology 5 SА IB 2 + 2 + 0 6

9. BО306 Basics of Pedagogical Psychology 5 АО IB 2 + 2 + 0 6

10. BО307 Environmental Protection 5 SА IB 2 + 2 + 0 6

11. BО311 Applied Microbiology 6 SА IB 2 + 2 + 0 6

12. BО312 Biology of Bees 6 SА IB 2 + 2 + 0 6

13. BО313 Methodics of Biology Teaching 6 ТМ IB 2 + 2 + 0 6

14. BО314 Medicinal Genetics 6 SА IB 2 + 2 + 0 6

15. BО404 Biochemistry of Physiologically Active Compounds

7 SА IB 2 + 2 + 0 6

16. BО405 Hydrobiology 7 NS IB 2 + 2 + 0 6

17. BО406 Influence of Radiation on Biological Systems 7 SА IB 2 + 2 + 0 6

18. BО407 Applied Ecology 7 SА IB 2 + 2 + 0 6

19. BО411 Immunobiology 8 NS IB 2 + 0 + 2 6

20. BО412 Analytics of Natural and Waste Waters 8 SА IB 2 + 0 + 2 6






Course title Bioethics


Type of course ☐ Obligatory x Elective


Year of study I


Name of lecturer/lecturers Zana C. Dolicanin

Teaching mode





Introducing students to the principles of bioethics and application of ethical attitudes in relation to specific biomedicinal problems. Adopted attitudes and application of ethical standards in judging and understanding relations among people, as well as in conducting clinical research.


Theoretical knowledge General part- definition of the term ethics (theoretical ethics, ethics in practice); Homo moralis – conscience (types of conscience), moral acts (types of moral acts), criteria for judging ethical behaviour (old norms, folklore, euphemism,

relation of moral to customs and law), basic ethical studying (positivist, normative and humanistic ethics), religion and ethics, historical development of medicinal ethics (Hippocratic oath), international code of medicinal ethics, Helsinki declaration with addition (recommendation for doctors in clinical research), examples and ethical principles in our country and in other social environments, codifying of moral norms in biomedicine. Specialized part – ethical problems in certain medicinal branches (internal medicine, surgery, psychiatry, contagious diseases), deontologic responsibility of doctors, ethics and experiments on humans, ethical dilemmas regarding transplanting organs, ethical aspects of artificial abortion, ethical aspects of death, euthanasia. Practical knowledge Ethical code of the State University of Novi Pazar. Ethical boards. Demands for determining ethics of the proposed experiments in biomedicinal research. Criteria for ethics judging. LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION ☒Serbian (complete course) ☐English (complete course) ☐Other ______________ (complete course) ☐Serbian with English (mentoring) ☐Serbian with other (mentoring) ___________




5 Written examination 30

Practical activities 5 Oral examination 30

Mid-term tests (2) 30 OVERALL SUM






Course title Communicology




Year of study I


Name of lecturer/lecturers Dusanka L. Djurovic

Teaching mode





Acquiring theoretical and practical knowledge in the areas of communicology and organizational communication, enabling students for more efficient forms of communication with the aim of improving work effect and maintaining mental health. Ability to realize importance of influence of communication on obtaining goals of organization, as well as functioning of an individual in work environment. Acquiring basic terms and principles of communicology as a practical science, as well as acquiring basic skills of understanding and controlling different factors in human communication.


Theoretical knowledge The concept of communicating, business communicating, aim and role of communicating in business context. Communication in organization – formal and informal communication. Business interview, phases of a business interview, written correspondence, business letter,electronic mail, writing biography and cover letter, non-verbal communication, communicational aspects of management, styles of management, communication in work groups and team work. Communicative aspects of motivation in an organization, mass communication, conflicts in communication, assertiveness, psychopathology of a system, mobbing, stage freight.

Practical knowledge Good manners in business. Rules of written communication, writing business letter, electronic mail. Aspects and functions of non-verbal communication. Emotional literacy. Psychology of negotiating. Media in marketing and advertising. Propaganda and disinformation. LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION ☒Serbian (complete course) ☐English (complete course) ☐Other ______________ (complete course) ☐Serbian with English (mentoring) ☐Serbian with other (mentoring) ___________





Practical activities 5 Oral examination

Mid-term tests Seminar paper with presentation

30 10 OVERALL SUM






Course title The English Language




Year of study I


Name of lecturer/lecturers Sibela R. Eminovic

Teaching mode





Learning of the basic aspects of the English morphosyntax, scientific terminology referring to different fields of chemistry. Developing of academic language skills for the purpose of using the language successfully and development in further education and practice. After successfully completed course, a student should develop abilities: - general skills: making the difference between formal (academic) and informal style, correct and fast interpretation of scientic texts and their critical analysis, writing of shorter forms, successful oral competence regarding general and professional topics. -course-specific skills: recogniying and correct use of professional terms and grammar elements specific to the scientific field, efficient use of general and specialized dictionaries.


Theoretical knowledge Basic characteristics of general academic and English as the language for professional purpose: basic processing of grammar units (nouns, verbs, sequence of tenses, indirect speech, passive voice), practising of grammar categories necessary for professional texts, basic terminology regarding description, classification, periodic system, chemical elements, units of measurement, laboratory dishes and chemicals. Practical knowledge Development of academic language skills: reading of authentic scientific texts in order to develop reading skills, anticipating, understanding of the basic ideas and details as well as implicit information, writing definitions, description of processes and experiments, making conclusions, translation, writing summaries, lexical use of professional terms, short presentations, discussions regarding professional topics. LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION ☒Serbian (complete course) ☐English (complete course) ☐Other ______________ (complete course) ☐Serbian with English (mentoring) ☐Serbian with other (mentoring) ___________





Oral presentation 10 Oral examination 30







Course title Human Rights




Year of study II


Name of lecturer/lecturers Milos M. Petrovic

Teaching mode





Professional enabling students to understand, categorize and transfer knowledge about human rights and freedoms within social and political transition, as well as within wider social relations based on European values and regularities which are being established in constitutional, law and political practice of Serbia. Development of democratic values by promoting critical approach in relation to every type of conservativism which can limit or jeopardize human rights and freedoms. Accepting and adopting attitude that widening of human rights and freedoms can never be final, which means that after third generation there will be new ways and needs for humans to express and confirm themselves as special and collective beings.


Introduction to scientific discipline and method of working, terminology, development of the idea of human rights – law, development of the idea of human rights - philosophy and social theory, development of the idea of human rights – from 16th century to 1914, development of the idea of human rights between two world wars, classification of human rights, human rights in legal system, implementation of the norms regarding human rights, human rights and internatonal organizations, United Nations, European organizations, general norms of human rights 1 and 2, derogation and human rights limitations, facultative limitations. LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION ☒Serbian (complete course) ☐English (complete course) ☐Other ______________ (complete course) ☐Serbian with English (mentoring) ☐Serbian with other (mentoring) ___________




5 Written examination -


Mid-term test Seminar with presentation

20 10

OVERALL SUM






Course title Sociology




Year of study II


Name of lecturer/lecturers Milos M. Petrovic

Teaching mode





Acquiring knowledge about categories of modern society. Forming critical opinion and understanding basic social, economic, cultural and political determinants of social life in developmental and comparative perspective (societies of First, Second and Third world). Forming critical opinion and understanding basic social, economic, cultural and political determinants of social life in developmental and comparative perspective (societies of First, Second and Third world). Enabling students for functioning in immediate social environment in which they will work as professionals after graduation. Forming the right view of the world consisting of three onthological areas: man, nature and society. Understanding relation between modern social changes and processes which influence changes of life quality in modern society.


Analysis of basic terms. Sociology. Society. Sociological method. Sociology and other sciences: geography, demography, spatial planning. Elements of society and social life. Needs and interests. Objects and means. Values and norms. Social rules. Nature-man-society. Natural and social environment. Work and division of work. Traditional way of social life. Work in modern technological society. Scientific-technological revolution. Urbanization. Society and population. Population growth and ecologic crisis. Demographic transition. Population politics. Sustainable development. Influence of humans on natural world – ecologic problems. Genetically modified food. Structure and organization of society. Dimensions of social structure. Social groups: family, young people, old people, women, ethnic communities, persons with special needs. Property and social power. Models of vertical social mobility. Classes in Serbian and British society. Cities. Urban lifestyle. Urban social culture. Differences between cities and the country. Urban criminal and pathologic events in cities: drug abuse, prostitution, alcoholism, violence over women, city and health, poverty. The country. Rural lifestyle. Social groups in the country: neighbourhood, family, relatives, rural women, the young and the old in villages. Religious life in the country. Rural culture. Rural deviations: single young males over 35, rural poverty. Politics and state. Politics as governing skill. Structure and function of state. State with social care. Function of state in social development. Culture – concept, elements, forms, functions. Language. Religion. Patterns of belief. Customs. Moral. Law. Business ethics. Ideology. Art. Culture and civilization. Mass society. Mass industrial production. Mass culture and free time. Personality. Socialization of personality and authority. Social character. Types of personality. Geographic space and mentality. Modern society. Modernization.globalization. postindustrial and IT society. LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION ☒Serbian (complete course) ☐English (complete course) ☐Other ______________ (complete course) ☐Serbian with English (mentoring) ☐Serbian with other (mentoring) ___________






Seminars 20 OVERALL SUM






Course title Applicative Softwares in Biology




Year of study II


Name of lecturer/lecturers Zarko P. Barbaric

Teaching mode





Within this course, sudents learn how to apply computers in biology, in teaching, as well as in research work. Students have acquired elementary knowledge in the use of computer programmes in different areas of biology.


Theoretical knowledge Operating system Windows. Word. Excel. Power Point. The internet.

Practical knowledge

Operating system Windows. Introduction to the architecture of computers. Working with files and directories (creating, deleting, copying, moving). Wоrd. Formatting of fonts (choice of font, size, style, colour). Formatting of paragraphs (adjusting, spacing), formatting borders and shadows, formatting listing, working with pictures and table formatting. Excel. Formatting cells (content, font, adjusting, borders), formulas, creating graphs. Power point. Creating slides. Defining patterns. Formatting text. Dynamic effects. Internet. Web sites. Searching. Biology sites. Electronic mail. LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION ☒Serbian (complete course) ☐English (complete course) ☐Other ______________ (complete course) ☐Serbian with English (mentoring) ☐Serbian with other (mentoring) ___________







20 10 OVERALL SUM






Course title Pedagogy




Year of study III


Name of lecturer/lecturers Jovica U. Randjelovic

Teaching mode





The aim of this course is for students to acquire general knowledge in the area of education, as well as didactic facts referring to educational process. They should also develop abilities to become teachers. Students who pass this course will be able to apply principles, methods and tools of educational and didactic work in chemistry teaching for analysis and synthesis, curricular and creative preparation, planning and organization of chemistry teaching.


Theoretical knowledge Areas of education: physical, intellectual, ethical, professional and esthetic. Education. Methodology of pedagogy. Didactics - content, objective and its place in system of sciences. Scientific and theoretical foundation of educational learning process, theoretical and empirical approach. The term and essence of teaching, structure of teching process, systems of teaching. Cognitive, psychological, didactic-methodical and material-technical conditions. Didactic principles. Individualization of teaching process and different possibilities of teaching organization. Pedagogy as a science, its objective and development. Practical knowledge The concept and essence of teaching. Working on certain stages in educational process. Modern system of teaching. Theory of curriculum and teaching plan. Forms of teaching. Dynamics and structure of teaching process. Teaching class, structure, organization, methodics. Thematic teaching and correlation of teaching content in the subject. LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION ☒Serbian (complete course) ☐English (complete course) ☐Other ______________ (complete course) ☐Serbian with English (mentoring) ☐Serbian with other (mentoring) ___________












Course title Human Ecology




Year of study III


Name of lecturer/lecturers Konstansa K. Lazarevic

Teaching mode





Introducing to environmental influence on human health. Application of the acquired knowledge to the area of protection and advancing of environment: pieces of advice in the area of protection and advancing of environment, prevention of its pollution in order to protect human health. It provides interpretation regarding protective effect of environmental factors on human health.


Theoretical knowledge Definition and development of human ecology. Water as the basis of health, physiological and epidemiological importance of water, food and health, health safety of food, air and air pollution – influence on health and prevention measures, climate, microclimatic factors and influence on health, chemical NOKs in environment and influence on health, soil – importance for humans, hygienic disposition of waste materials, medicinal waste and its influence on health, non-ioning and ioning radiation and influence on health, noise and influence on health, hygiene of settlement, assessment of health influence, syndrome of sick buildings.

Practical knowledge Ecological incidents, catastrophes and influence on health. LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION ☒Serbian (complete course) ☐English (complete course) ☐Other ______________ (complete course) ☐Serbian with English (mentoring) ☐Serbian with other (mentoring) ___________







20 10 OVERALL SUM






Course title Basics of Pedagogical Psychology




Year of study III


Name of lecturer/lecturers Mirjana M. Beara

Teaching mode





Introducing students to the content, objectives, development, methods and research techniques in pedagogical psychology, with pedagogical implications of developmental and psychological knowledge, principles and laws of learning psychology in upbringing, with basic principles of upbringing and education of children and youth with special needs in inclusive education, as well as possibilities and restrictions of psychological interventions in educational situations. Students are expected to be introduced to basic scientific facts important for effective pedagogical interventions, explain psychological mechanisms of educational method, be capable to give directions to the participants in pedagogical work regarding psychological interventions and inspiring developmental changes in human potential realization in educational context.


Theoretical knowledge Content, history and problems of pedagogical psychology. Research methods in pedagogical psychology, Pedagogical implications of developmental and psychological states. Pedagogical implications of the laws and principles of learning psychology. Psychological service in schools, its programme and tasks. Learning motivation and self-regulated learning. Learning and teaching. Planning and evaluation of educational process. Special problems in schools: underachievement, behavioural problems, school violence, learning difficulties, drug abuse. Education of children with special needs, inclusion. Collaboration of psychologist, pedagogist, teacher and parents, models of upbringing.

Practical knowledge Discussions, analysis of original scientific papers and research work, workshops, individual and group presentations, practical work issuing from theory. Within the course, a student is supposed to do practice on his own, with tasks and obligations set in advance, in a school or pre-school facility. It lasts five days and it is under supervision of a school psychologist or pedagogist. Students write practice diary and it is evaluated as a seminar. LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION ☒Serbian (complete course) ☐English (complete course) ☐Other ______________ (complete course) ☐Serbian with English (mentoring) ☐Serbian with other (mentoring) ___________






Mid-term tests Practice + seminar (practice diary)

20 20 OVERALL SUM






Course title Environmental Protection




Year of study III



Teaching mode





The aim of the course is to introduce sudents to basic terms from the area of environmental protection, ways of endangering it, consequences and measures of environmental protection. Learning about polluters and ways of endangering environment. Enabling students to detect problems and apply basic measures, methods and techniques in biomonitoring and environmental protection. Development skills of sampling in the field and analysis of bioindicators.


Theoretical knowledge The concept of environment. Physical resources: water, air, soil. Biological resources: food, biodiversity. Climate and weather, global climatic changes. Antropogenous influence on ecosystems. Economy and the use of resources. Biomonitoring and bioindicators. Air pollution: consequences and protection measures. Water pollution. Soil pollution and protection measures. Pest control. Factors of endangering biodiversity, IUCN categorization, red books, conservation biology, protected natural goods. Food pollution. Urbanization and sustainable urban development. Conventional and sustainable energy sources. Methods and devices for nature protection (in situ and ex situ). National and international regulatives, organizational and economic measures. Education in the area of environmental protection. Bioms, regions, restauration and management in nature protection. Assessment of influence on the environment. The role of biologist in the system of environmental protection. Practical knowledge Classification of polluters. Biomonitoring methods. Bioindicators of water, air and soil pollution. Sampling in the field with the aim of biomonitoring. Qualitative and quantitative analysis of bioindicators. Global development in the area of environmental protection, Global conferences and their importance. International organizations important for environmental protection. Laws in the area of environmental protection, conventions and regulatives, important national institutions, national parks. Field work. LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION ☒Serbian (complete course) ☐English (complete course) ☐Other ______________ (complete course) ☐Serbian with English (mentoring) ☐Serbian with other (mentoring) ___________







20 10 OVERALL SUM






Course title Applied Microbiology




Year of study III



Teaching mode





The aim of the course is to introduce students to application of microorganisms in different areas. Students will be able to apply their knowledge in biotechnological processes according to regulatives regarding quality control of appropriate national and international standards.


Theoretical knowledge: Basic biotechnological principles. Application of microorganisms in biotechnology: isolating, selection and growth of microbial taxons. Introduction to national and international standards (ISO standards, HCCP, WHO, FWD etc.) and law regulatives. Selected chapters of microbial chemistry: metabolical paths of microorganisms

important for biotechnological processes. Biotechnology in food industry and agriculture: making of fermented milk products, probiotics, microbiological production of non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks, starters for silage production, bioinsecticides, biopesticides, biofertilizers (fungal metabolites with stimulative effects for higher plants). Production of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, additives. Technology of microbe biomass - production of baking and beer yeast. Biotechnology in medicine and pharmacy, biosynthesis of secondary metabolites (antibiotics, amino acids, vitamins, microbial transformation of hormones, alcaloides), diagnostic agents, vaccines, toxoids, micotoxins, antitoxins. Biotechnology in chemical industry: organic acids, biopolymers, microorganisms as energy source. Biotechnological aspects of environmental protection: bioremediation, biodegradation. Whole picture of biotechnological process: basics of biotechnological process design, equipment and device choice. Practical knowledge: Biotechnological and health aspects of soil, water and air. New biotechnological methods for soil, water and air quality control. Visit to the city water supply, introducing to work technology and biotechnological analyses. Visit to the company with devices for biotechnological sewage water treatment. Visit to the company with devices for biotechnological production of food products. Visit to the company with devices for bioremediation. LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION ☒Serbian (complete course) ☐English (complete course) ☐Other ______________ (complete course) ☐Serbian with English (mentoring) ☐Serbian with other (mentoring) ___________












Course title Biology of Bees




Year of study III


Name of lecturer/lecturers Dragan M. Cirkovic

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This course should provide students with knowledge about anatomic morphology of honey bee and its specific properties under the influence of environmental factors, principles of multiplying and development, significance of bee as a pollinator, honey plants and importance of bee products – honey, pollen, propolis and bee poison. Students should be able to recognize the place of honey bee in ecosystem, acquire knowledge about its morphology, learn social hierarchy of bee community and dynamics of its development, morphology and communication of members of bee community, as well as basic principles of breeding and correct treatment of bee community.


Theoretical knowledge Status and species of honey bees. Structure and social hierarchy of bee community, biology of bee community members. Queen bee (biology and feromones of queen bee, recognizing queen bee). Drone. Significance and role of drones in bee community. Worker – house bees (age structure, role, inter-relations and work division) and forager bees (pollen bees, nectar bees, inter-relations). Genetics of honey bee. Selection of honey bee. Behaviour of honey bee. Communication among bee community members (pheromones and bee dance). Bee graze. Honey providing flora and dynamics of nectar collecting in this area. Bee products. Honey: characteristics, storing, crystallization, importance, biological and nutritional value. Pollen powder: characteristics, collecting, storing, importance, biological and nutritional value. Honey and pollen powder and their reserve for bee communities. Royal jelly: characteristics, collecting, storing, importance, biological and nutritional value. Propolis. Wax: characteristics, collecting, storing. Bee poison: characteristics, collecting, storing, biological value and importance. Illnesses of bees, poisoning of bees. Practical knowledge Introducing to techniques of bee keeping and use of equipment and tools in bee keeping. Types of hives. Breeding of honey bees and bee swarms. LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION ☒Serbian (complete course) ☐English (complete course) ☐Other ______________ (complete course) ☐Serbian with English (mentoring) ☐Serbian with other (mentoring) ___________







20 10

OVERALL SUM






Course title Methodics of Biology Teaching




Year of study III



Teaching mode

xLectures xGroup tutorials xIndividual tutorials




Within this course students should form knowledge about roles of biology teachers and necessary competences, understanding goals of teaching, understanding characteristics of curriculum, understanding nature of problems and capability for their solving, understanding criteria for the choice of content in curriculums and term of biological literacy. Course outcomes refer to preferred learning outcomes. Students should: acquire knowledge about different roles of biology teachers and necessary competences for each of these roles (introduction to the profession), understand goals of biology teaching and learning in elementary and high schools, understand characteristics of teaching content (facts, terms, rules, principles, theories, laws).


Theoretical knowledge Concept and general issues regarding methodics of biology teaching. Role and significance of biology teacher. Specific characteristics of learning process in biology teaching. Aim and tasks of biology teaching. Teaching principles in biology teaching. Curriculum in biology teaching. Organizational forms in biology teaching. Teaching methods. Teaching premises in biology teaching. Teaching technology and teaching devices. Planning and preparation in biology teaching. Performing educational process. Testing and evaluating in biology teaching. Specific characteristics of biology teacher vocation and personal characteristics of a teacher. Innovations in biology teaching. Extracurricular activities.

Practical knowledge Discussions and team work at following tasks: monthly and global operative plans of biology teachers. Teaching class as a basic organizational unit of teaching job. Examples of teaching instructive sheets. Student evaluation. Additional classes. Biological and ecological selection. Preparation of teachers for a class. Written preparation. LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION ☒Serbian (complete course) ☐English (complete course) ☐Other ______________ (complete course) ☐Serbian with English (mentoring) ☐Serbian with other (mentoring) ___________




- Written examination 15



20 10 OVERALL SUM






Course title Medicinal Genetics




Year of study III



Teaching mode

xLectures xGroup tutorials xIndividual tutorials




Introduction to types and mechanisms of hereditary illnesses, contemporary techniques of chromosome and gene analysis, principles of genetic consultancy work, prenatal and postnatal diagnostics. Students will understand mechanisms of hereditary illnesses formation, ways of detecting certain illnesses at the level of genes and chromosomes. They will be enabled to work in genetic consultancy and give appropriate genetic pieces of advice.


Theoretical knowledge Mapping and identification of genes in monogenetic illnesses, hemoglobin and hemoglobinopathy. Biochemical genetics – inborn metabolism errors. Pharmacogenetics and genetic variations in population regarding metabolism of medicines. Mechanisms of inborn immunity, hereditary immunodeficiency. Genetics of malignant illnesses. Genetic factors of widespread illnesses. Congenital anomalies and dysmorphic syndromes. Chromosomic aberrations. Monogenetic disorders. Reproductive genetics. Therapy of genetic illnesses.

Practical knowledge Cell and molecular basis of inheritance, chromosomes and cell division, models of inheritance. Methods of prenatal diagnostics. Genetic consultancy. Prenatal diagnostics of inborn metabolism errors. Genetic consultancy regarding family malignity. Screening of genetic illnesses. Determining risk of hereditary illnesses. Ethical and legal issues in medicinal genetics. LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION ☒Serbian (complete course) ☐English (complete course) ☐Other ______________ (complete course) ☐Serbian with English (mentoring) ☐Serbian with other (mentoring) ___________




- Written examination 15



20 10 OVERALL SUM






Course title Biochemistry of Physiologically Active Compounds




Year of study IV



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The aim of this course is to introduce students to natural and synthetic compounds, their structure, physiological role and correlation of structure and role. Recognizing structures with biological activity. Assessment of antimicrobe activity of natural and synthetic compounds in relation to their chemical structure and stereochemistry depending on their way of functioning. Chemical modifications in order to increase compounds' activity.


Theoretical knowledge Term of pharmacophore. Types of pharmacophore in activity function. Influence of chemical structure on activity of compounds. Quantitative part of chemical structure in activity of compounds. Chemical structures which express activity on enzymes, nucleic acids and proteins. Intercalators, chemical modifications. Inhibitors. Inhibition of enzymes. Metabolical reactions of medicinal compounds. Detoxication reactions. Spectral identification of metabolites. Mechanism of antibiotics functioning. Antioxidants. Vitamins and hormones.

Practical knowledge Modeling structure according to pharmacophores. Modeling structures according to QCAP parameters. Competitive inhibition of enzyme reactions. Antimetabolites of nucleic acids. Antioxidative stress. Antibiogram. LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION ☒Serbian (complete course) ☐English (complete course) ☐Other ______________ (complete course) ☐Serbian with English (mentoring) ☐Serbian with other (mentoring) ___________







20 10 OVERALL SUM






Course title Hydrobiology




Year of study IV



Teaching mode





The aim of this course is to introduce students to water ecosystems as the most widespread on our planet and measures of their protection. Enabling students to recognize basic types of aquatic ecosystems in the field, as well as types and communities of aquatic organisms. Understanding processes in different aquatic ecosystems, as well as protective measures that need to be taken in order to protect them.


Theoretical knowledge Definition and historical development of hydrobiology as a unique science. Water as living environment: physical and chemical properties of water and biotic factors in it. Vertical and horizontal zoning and seasonal changeability in aquatic ecosystems. Biocenologic successions. Cyclomorphosis and anthropogenic factor. Specific characteristics of seas and oceans. Inland waters, their origin and origin of living organisms inhabiting them. Properties of underground waters and living world in them. Types of fresh water surface ecosystems: running waters, still waters (lakes – tectonic, erosive, accumulative, thermic, artificial, swamps, marshes, hydrosystems) and their characteristics. Distribution, content and seasonal dinamycs of communities – plankton, nekton, bentos, peryphiton and aquatic vegetation. Toxic influence of algae and other hydrobionts. Aquatic ecosystems as a source of organic matter: primary production, food chains and specific properties of organisms according to the way of nutrition. Natural production of aquatic ecosystems, eutrophication and its slowing down. Pollution of aquatic ecosystems, types of pollution, biological effect of water polluters and measures of preventing pollution. Biological methods of water quality measuring. Hydrobiology and fishery. Writing seminars in the area of hydrobiology and water protection.

Practical knowledge Methods of sampling water for hydrobiological analysis. Measuring physical and chemical properties of water. Methods of hydrobiological testing of water quality: microbiology, phytoplankton, zooplankton, fauna of the bottom. Parameters of trophicity. Protective measures of water ecosystems. LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION ☒Serbian (complete course) ☐English (complete course) ☐Other ______________ (complete course) ☐Serbian with English (mentoring) ☐Serbian with other (mentoring) ___________












Course title Influence of Radiation on Biological Systems




Year of study IV



Teaching mode





Introducing students to types and characteristics of environmental radiation, their biological effects, basic elements of radiobiology and radioecology, influence of radiation on flora, fauna and human health. Ability of students to understand biological effects of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and application of radiation protective measures according to existing standards and regularities at national and international level.


Theoretical knowledge Environmental radiation. Types and characteristics of radiation. Ionizing radiation. Detection of radiation. Biological effects of ionizing radiation. Doses of radiation. Radiological risks. X rays. Computerized tomography (X-CT). Ionizing radiation in nuclear medicine. Gamma camera. Positron emission tomography. Biological effects of inserted radionuclides. Radiological basis of therapeutic application of ionizing radiation. Internal dosimetry. Protective measures against ionizing radiation. National and international standards and regulatives. Radiation effects – elements of radiobiology. Direct and indirect effects of ionizing radiation. DNA damaging. Cell response to radiation, cell radiosensitivity. Radiation effect on human health. Non-ionizing radiation – influence on biological systems. Ultraviolet radiation. Stimulated emission of light, lasers. Microwaves, ultrasound. Nuclear MRI. Protective measures against non-ionizing radiation. National and international standards and regularities

Practical knowledge Performed in accordance with theoretical classes through calculations of doses and internal doses of radiation, as well as radiological risks. LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION ☒Serbian (complete course) ☐English (complete course) ☐Other ______________ (complete course) ☐Serbian with English (mentoring) ☐Serbian with other (mentoring) ___________






Mid-term tests 2x15=30 OVERALL SUM






Course title Applied Ecology




Year of study IV


Name of lecturer/lecturers Radomir R. Biocain

Teaching mode





Introducing students to basic principles of applied ecology as an integrated approach of ecological, social and biotechnological aspects of managing natural goods and environmental protection, in terms of maintaining optimal conditions and controlled use of natural resources and recovery of jeopardized ecosystems, as well as solving local problems in global changes. Capability of students to apply acquired knowledge.


Theoretical knowledge Basic principles, tasks and methodology of applied ecology research. Biosphere and biogeochemical cycles. Natural and anthropogenic polluters of the environment. Global climatic changes: temperature growth, global warming, and rise of sea level. Traditional and contemporary biotechnology. Air pollution and consequences. Water pollution and consequences, managing water ecosystems. Soil pollution and consequences, land ecosystems: managing, degradation factors and loss of habitats, wild species and their habitat. Ecosystem restauration. Population managing: factors of endangering – exploitation, indirect anthropogenic endangerement, competition, exotic and invasive species, introduction, reintroduction, translocation. Ex-situ and in-situ protection. Managing protected areas. Factors with negative influence on biodiversity maintenance.

Practical knowledge Performed in accordance with theoretical lectures through practical examples and demonstrational experiments. LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION ☒Serbian (complete course) ☐English (complete course) ☐Other ______________ (complete course) ☐Serbian with English (mentoring) ☐Serbian with other (mentoring) ___________






Mid-term tests 2x15=30 OVERALL SUM






Course title Immunobiology




Year of study IV



Teaching mode





The aim of this course is for students to acquire basic knowledge and understand principles of immune system functioning at the level of molecules, cells and organism as a whole, to acquire skills of laboratory work and to integrate their knowledge in solving problems of immune defence of organism. Knowledge and understanding of basic terms and principles of immune system cells and organs functioning, ability of integration and application og acquired knowledge in making hypotheses, choice of experimental procedures, analysis and interpretation of results. Ability of laboratory work and application of the acquired knowledge in practice.


Theoretical knowledge Nomenclature, general properties and components of immune system. Inborn immunity. Components and mechanisms of inborn immunity. Antigene taking over and presentation of antigenes by lymphocytes. Recognizing antigenes in acquired immunity. Cellular immune response. Effector mechanisms of cellular immunity. Humoral immune response. Effector mechanisms of humoral immunity. Immunological tolerance and auto-immunity. Immune response against tumors and transplated tissues. Illnesses of oversensitivity. Congenital and acquired immunodeficiencies. Reproductive immunology. Practical knowledge Methods and techniques in immunology. Determining number of leucocytes in peripheral human blood. Determining leucocytes formula. Isolating and visualization of leucocytes in full blood. Determining concentration of superoxide anion radicals. Immunocytochemistry and immunohistochemistry. Use of antibodies in flow cytometry, radioimmunodetection, ELISA tests and immune electrophoresis. Determining blood types of ABO system. Determining Rh system of blood types. Test of interreaction (blood compatibility). LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION ☒Serbian (complete course) ☐English (complete course) ☐Other ______________ (complete course) ☐Serbian with English (mentoring) ☐Serbian with other (mentoring) ___________






Mid-term tests Writing and defending of a project

20 15 OVERALL SUM






Course title Analytics of Natural and Waste Waters




Year of study IV



Teaching mode





The aim of this course is for students to acquire knowledge and skills that will enable them to perform measuring and determining physical and chemical parameters in natural and waste waters within classic and basic instrumental methods of analysis. Knowledge acquired at this course will enable students to make choice and apply appropriate analytical methods in a complete analysis of natural and waste water samples.


Theoretical knowledge Natural waters. Underground and surface waters. Drinking water. Waste waters. Sampling, preserving and preparation of water samples for analysis. Physical properties of water. Chemical indicators of water. Hardness of water. Chemical use of oxygen. Non-metals in natural and waste waters. Metals in natural and waste waters. Organic and biological polluters in water. Surface active substances in water. Oil and its derivatives in water. Pesticides in water. Choice and application of classic and electrochemical methods for parameters determining in natural and waste waters. Choice and application of optical methods for parameters determining in natural and waste waters. Soil. Soil analysis. Interpretation of water analysis results. Interpretation of soil analysis results. Practical knowledge Sampling, preservation and preparation of water samples for analysis (combination of field and laboratory work). Determining electrolytical conductivity of natural waters. Potentiometric determining of pH in samples of natural and waste waters. Photometric determining of ammonium in natural waters. Determining use of permanganate in waters. Photometric determining of phosphates in natural waters. Determining heavy metals in water. Determining alkalic metals in mineral waters. Determining phenols in waste waters. Photometric determining of detergent in natural and waste waters. Potentiometric determining of pH in soil samples. Determining mangan in soil. LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION ☒Serbian (complete course) ☐English (complete course) ☐Other ______________ (complete course) ☐Serbian with English (mentoring) ☐Serbian with other (mentoring) ___________







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