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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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1) Literature and internet - general and field-specific sources. 2) Field methods. 3) Principles of light and electron microscopic methods. 4) Scientific photographic documentation. 5) Work with image data, preparation of posters. 6) Description of taxa - principles of nomenclatoric rules, classic and modern methods. 7) Individual work with material using presented methods.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Demonstration, Skills training, Laboratory, Work with multi-media resources (texts, internet, IT technologies)
- Semestral paper
- 16 hours per semester
- Class attendance
- 32 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The course provides basic knowledge on methods widely used in phycology.
Students will become familiar with basic techniques of field sampling and subsequent sample analysis and evaluation. Special attention is paid on usage of advanced microscopes and works with image data.
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Prerequisites
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Only high-school knowledge is expected.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Seminar work
- presence at at least 60 % of classes - accomplishment of homeworks
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Recommended literature
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Andersen, R.A.(ed.). Algal culturing techniques. 2005. ISBN 9780120884261.
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