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Lecturer(s)
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Prach Karel, prof. RNDr. CSc.
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Bezděk Aleš, Ing. Ph.D.
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Edwards Keith Raymond, doc. MSc. Ph.D.
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Veselý Petr, RNDr. Ph.D.
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Mudrák Ondřej, RNDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Content of lectures: 1) History of biological invasions, past studies in the frame of ecology. 2) Chorological and historical approaches. 3) What species chracteristics are responsible for invasibility of a species? 4) "Ideal" invasive species. 5) Demography and seasonal dynamics of invasive species. 6) Retreat of native species under the competitions with aliens. 7) Characteristics of invaded communities (relations to productivity, diversity, disturbance regimes,successional stage etc.). 8) Examples of plant invasions. 9) Examples of annimal invasions. 10) Indirect approaches in invasion controle (management, land use). 11) Direct controle (erradication). 12) Conclusions and possibilities for other research. Power-point presentations are available at the faculty website.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming)
- Preparation for classes
- 30 hours per semester
- Preparation for credit
- 20 hours per semester
- Class attendance
- 24 hours per semester
- Semestral paper
- 20 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The study of ecological invasions integrates various approaches of the modern ecology frombroad-scale geographical aspects, through a study of invaded communities, autecological characters of invasive species and their population dynamics, to detailed eco-physiological andgenetical studies of invading populations. On the problem of ecological invasions we can demonstrate themost of basic ecological theories. Moreover, ecological invasions have many practical consequences. The course is intended for advanced students in the late mgr. and PhD programs.
Students are expected to learn basic theoretical principles connected to ecological invasions and with their practical consequences in nature conservancy and ecosystem management.
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Prerequisites
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Basic ecological knowledge is expected of those who inscribe this course.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Seminar work
Students must present a talk concerning a selected particular problem of invasion ecology, to work wit international literature and synthetize relevant information.
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Recommended literature
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Drake et al. (1989): Biological invasions. A global perspective. - Wiley, Chichester.
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Elton (1958): Ecology of invasions by annimals and plants. - London.
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Pyšek P., Prach K. (eds. ) (1997): Invazní rostliny v české flóře. - Zprávy ČBS, Materiály 14: 1-138..
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van Kleunen et al. (2015) Global exchange and accumulation of non-native plants. Nature.
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Williamson M. (1996): Biological invasions. Chapman and Hall, London.
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