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Lecturer(s)
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Müllerová Anna, Mgr.
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Vejvodová Kateřina, Mgr.
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Ekrt Libor, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
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Manukjanová Alžběta, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Content of lectures: 1. Introduction to systematics and phylogeny, basal terms and methodology. 2. Bryophytes: Hepaticophyta, Anthocerophyta, Bryophyta; morphology, life cycle, modern classification of three divisions of this special group. 3. Early Land Plants , Rhyniophyta, fossil and recent Lycopsids (Lycopodiophyta), comparison of isosporic and heterosporic clades. 4. Systematics of fossil and recent Sphenopsids (Equisetophyta) and eusporangiate ferns (Psilotopsida, Ophioglossidopsida, Marattiopsida). 5. Leptosporangiate ferns (Polypodiopsida). 6. Seed plants: evolution of heterospory, evolutionary steps in male and female gametophytes, ovule and pollen tube; birth of seed plants. Progymnospermophytes; the oldest clades of seed plants - fossil Lyginopteridophyta (seed ferns), fossil and recent Cycadophyta. Coniferophytic clade of Gymnosperms: Pinophyta (Ginkgo, cordaites, coniferophytes); survey of classification of Pinopsida. Gymnosperms clades closely related to angiosperms: fossil Glossopterids, Caytonia, Cycadeiods, recent gnetophytes (Gnetophyta) 7. Angiosperms (Magnoliophyta): general characteristic, plesiomorphic and apomorphic features; basal phylogenetical diversification: magnolids, monocots, eu-dicots (comparison with older phyletic classification); Magnoliopsida (magnolids). 8. - 9. Liliopsida (monocots) 10.- 12. Rosopsida (eu-dicots). Seminar Content: The seminar consists of 1 hour out of the 3-hour scheduled lecture time. During the seminar, the material is practiced through quizzes, where students can additionally earn bonus points for the exam test. The seminar also includes guided discussions on selected topics related to various aspects of botany. Students present small informational and interactive projects related to the studied material and other associated activities. Content of practices: Explanation of morfology and anatomy of the most important groups. Identification of commonest plants (excursions).
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Demonstration, Projection, Activating (simulations, games, drama), Excursion
- Class attendance
- 59 hours per semester
- Preparation for classes
- 50 hours per semester
- Field trip
- 12 hours per semester
- Preparation for credit
- 30 hours per semester
- Preparation for exam
- 70 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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Description, Phylogeny and recent clasification of all clades of higher plants, including also major phylogenetically important fossil groups of pteridophytes and gymnosperms. Identification of commonest Central European Plants is required for the examination. This one semester course is focused on students with interest to higher vascular plants, its phylogeny, systematics, biology and ecology. The target group are students of non-botanical disciplines: zoology, ecology, biology teaching, moleculary studies close to botany and others.
This one semester course is focused on students with interest to higher vascular plants, its phylogeny, systematics, biology and ecology. It is basic course of botany of higher plants. The main scope is knowledge of the systems of higher plants from the primitive to modern groups. Students learn to recognize basic plant species (excursions).
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Prerequisites
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This is a basic botanical course. It is assumed knowledge from the biological lectures from the High school.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Test
Course Completion Requirements To successfully complete the course, students must first obtain credit (a "zápočet") from both the practical sessions and the seminar. Only after fulfilling these requirements are they eligible to take the final examination. CREDIT REQUIREMENTS Practices To receive credit for the practical component, students must demonstrate knowledge of the practical topics covered during the exercises. This is assessed through a short test, in which a minimum of two-thirds of the questions must be answered correctly in order to pass. Additionally, students must be able to identify basic plant species from a provided list. The plant identification test includes 15 species, and students must achieve at least a two-thirds score to obtain credit. Seminar During the seminar, students have the opportunity to earn bonus points, which are added to the final examination score. Credit for the seminar is awarded based on active participation in the preparation or presentation of a report on an assigned topic. Students who do not actively participate will be orally examined on the seminar content. FINAL EXAMINATION The final exam is conducted in written form and consists of approximately 30 questions, with a maximum attainable score of 110 points. A minimum of two-thirds of the total points is required to pass the exam. Bonus points earned through seminar quizzes are also included in the final examination score.
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Recommended literature
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Bell P. R., Hemsley A. R. Green plants: their origin and diversity. Cambridge, 2000. ISBN 978-0521646734.
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Henry J. R. Plant Diversity and Evolution: Genotypic and Phenotypic Variation in Higher Plants. 2004. ISBN 0851999042.
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Johri J.R., Lata S.,Tyagi K. A Textbook of Gymnosperm, 2nd Ed.. 2012. ISBN 9789380642734.
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Judd W. S. et al. Plant Systematics: A Phylogenetic Approach, 4th Ed.. 2016. ISBN 9781605353890.
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Mártonfi P. Systematika cievnatých rastlín. Ed. 2. Košice, 2006.
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Smejkal M. Systém a evoluce vyšších rostlin. Praha, 1992.
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Woodland D. W. Contemporary Plant Systematics - 4th edition. Berrien Springs, 2009. ISBN 978-1-883925-64-2.
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