Course: Field Work IV - zoology

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Course title Field Work IV - zoology
Course code KZO/194
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Frequency of the course In each academic year, in the summer semester.
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech, English
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)
  • Veselý Petr, RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Nedvěd Oldřich, prof. RNDr. CSc.
  • Bezděk Aleš, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Syrová Michaela, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Vodrážková Magda, Ing.
Course content
Content of practices: Capture and sampling of animals, mainly insects and birds, on a selected species rich locality in the Czech Republic, in May or June. Determination of species, sampling and preservation of samples, bird ringing, observation of morphology and behaviour.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monitoring, Demonstration, Excursion, Practical training, Group work
  • Field trip - 40 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 5 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Observation of selected animal species in their natural habitats; learning methods of sampling, capture, observation.
The student will gain the ability to identify the basic species of animals in the field, including methods of their collection / capture. The student will get acquainted with the basic ecological requirements of various species of animals, including their biology and protection.
Prerequisites
The course introduces the issue, does not assume specific input knowledge.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance assessment, Systematic student observation

The student is able to recognize the basic species of animals. Can summarize their ecological requirements, the specifics of their biology and protection.
Recommended literature
  • Libovolné určovací klíče fauny České republiky.


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: Summer