Course: Field Work III - 1

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Course title Field Work III - 1
Course code KBO/193
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Frequency of the course In academic years starting with an even year (e.g. 2016/2017), in the winter semester.
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Štech Milan, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Content of practicals: 5-day autumnal excursion focused on the mountain ecosystems of the Bohemian Forest. During full-day excursions plant diversity is presented in detail, but in the context of ecological, historical and socio-economic factors determining the current status of ecosystems.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Monitoring, Demonstration, Excursion
  • Field trip - 40 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 20 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Basic overview of the biodiversity of the visited region and understanding main driving environmental and historical factors.
Understanding environmental and historical factors driving present vegetation, flora and fauna of visited region.
Prerequisites
The excursion is accessible to all students of natural sciences. With respect to the demanding terrain, at least the average physical condition is expected.

Assessment methods and criteria
Systematic student observation

Attendance to the field excursion.
Recommended literature
  • Dudák V. [ed.]. Šumava - příroda, historie, život. Baset, Praha, 2003.
  • Chábera et al. Příroda na Šumavě. České Budějovice, 1987.
  • Procházka F. et Štech M. [eds]. Komentovaný černý a červený seznam cévnatých rostlin české Šumavy. Vimperk, 2002.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Ecosystem Biology (1) Category: Ecology and environmental protection - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter