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Lecturer(s)
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Jalovecká Marie, RNDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Course Topics: Introduction to Protistology and Eukaryotic Diversity Eukaryogenesis and Organelle Evolution Metamonada Discoba I - Euglenozoa, Heterolobosea and Jakobida Discoba II - Kinetoplastid Parasites Amoebozoa Opisthokonta, CRuMs, Provora and Other Eukaryotic Lineages Stramenopiles Alveolata I Alveolata II - Apicomplexa I Alveolata III - Apicomplexa II Rhizaria
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Individual tutoring
- Preparation for exam
- 50 hours per semester
- Class attendance
- 52 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to introduce students to modern phylogenetic protistology with special emphasis on heterotrophic protists, evolution of parasitism, anaerobic adaptations, and symbiotic interactions. The course integrates current concepts of eukaryotic evolution with cell biology, ultrastructure, organelle evolution, and ecological diversity of protists. Particular attention is paid to transitions between free-living, symbiotic, and parasitic lifestyles. This specialized PhD-level course is taught in English and is intended primarily for graduate students working with protists in their research.
The student will be able to understand modern eukaryotic phylogeny, characterize major lineages of heterotrophic protists, and explain their cellular organization, ecological diversity, and adaptations to free-living, symbiotic, and parasitic lifestyles.
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Prerequisites
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Basic knowledge of cell biology and eukaryotic evolution; previous specialization in protistology is not required.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Colloquium
Active participation in practicals and successful completion of an oral examination.
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Recommended literature
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Archibald, John M., Simpson, Alastair G.B., Slamovits, Claudio H. (Eds.). Handbook of the Protists. Springer, 2017. ISBN 978-3-319-28147-6..
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John J. Lee and kol. Illustrated Guide To The Protozoa.. ALLEN PRESS, 2000. ISBN 9781891276224.
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Klaus Hausmann, Norbert Hülsmann. Protistology.. Schweizerbart Sche Vlgsb, 2003. ISBN 9783510652082.
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