know the basic concepts which characterize methods of quality assessment of the environment by the means of living organisms;
• know bioindicational forms and requirements that are applied to organisms-indicators;
• know modern techniques and basic methods of biological indication in the research of environment;
• know the basic natural laws of formation and functioning of ecosystems of different ranks;
• be able practically make an assessment of land, aquatic and soil ecosystems based on methods of bioindication and biological testing.

• Environmental monitoring;
• Basics of microbiology;
• Ecotoxicology.

The theoretical basis of bioindication. The history of the use of bioindicators. Bioindication of harmful substances in the environment. Main directions of bioindication. Biogeochemical method of indication. Methods of phytoindication. Lichens as bioindicators. Higher plants as indicators of pollution. Methods of integrated bioindication and biological testing. Bioindication pollution of air, soil and water, the main pollutants and their indication by using plants. Indicator plant and evaluation of their response to pollutants. The selection and preparation of biological material for of bioindication.

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• Current control, oral examination (30%)
• Final control (control measure, exam), written-oral form (70%)