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Lecturer(s)
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Štech Milan, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
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Bezděk Aleš, Ing. Ph.D.
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Perlík Michal, Mgr.
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Vodrážková Magda, Ing.
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Syrová Michaela, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Prach Karel, prof. RNDr. CSc.
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Kaštovský Jan, prof. RNDr. Ph.D.
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Kučera Jan, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
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Sucháčková Alena, RNDr. Ph.D.
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Vašutová Martina, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Content of practicals: The course is organized as an approximately two weeks bus excursion to various parts of Europe. Various habitats are visited and general distribution and ecology of respective ecosystems are presented in the field. Diversity of various taxonomical groups is demonstrated in details. Beside these, historical and present socio-economical context of visited parts of Europe is also presented.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Monitoring, Demonstration, Excursion
- Field trip
- 168 hours per semester
- Preparation for classes
- 12 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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To demonstrate distribution and biodiversity of various ecosystems over Europe. Understanding environmental and historical driving factors.
Understanding environmental and historical factors driving present vegetation, flora and fauna of visited region. Identification of dominant organisms.
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Prerequisites
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The excursion is accessible to all students of natural sciences. With respect to the demanding terrain, at least the average physical condition is expected.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Systematic student observation
Attendance to the field excursion. Tratment of given topic. Presentation.
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Recommended literature
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Archibold O. W. Ecology of world vegetation. Chapman and Hall, London.
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Bohn U. et al. Map of the natural vegetation of Europe. Federal Agency for Nature Conservation, Bonn, 2000.
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