Course: Population Ecology

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Course title Population Ecology
Course code KBO/334
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + 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 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction unspecified
Work placements unspecified
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Fibich Pavel, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Lepš Jan, prof. RNDr. CSc.
  • Blažek Petr, RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content


Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Demonstration, Skills training
  • Class attendance - 45 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 35 hours per semester
  • Preparation for classes - 50 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Ecology (corresponding to the basic ecology course), and basics of mathematics (matrices, difference and differential equations).

Assessment methods and criteria
Combined exam, Seminar work

Recommended literature
  • Caswell, H. (2001). Matrix population models. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd..
  • Vandermeer, J. H., & Goldberg, D. E. (2013). Population ecology: first principles. Princeton University Press..
  • Begon M., Townsend C.R., Harper J.L. Ecology, From Individuals to Ecosystems. Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2006.


Study plans that include the course
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