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Lecturer(s)
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John Václav, Mgr.
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Dolejšek Vojtěch, Mgr.
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Grell Kristian
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Sucháčková Alena, RNDr. Ph.D.
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Duda Pavel, RNDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Content of lectures: Identification and life histories of high mountain vertebrate and invertebrate animals Endemic animals of European mountain systems High-mountain biogeography, faunal history Adaptations to alpine environments Content of practicals: Exploring two Alpine valleys, a northern and southern one, plus visit of Alpenzoo Insbruck
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Monitoring, Demonstration, Skills training, Excursion, Work with multi-media resources (texts, internet, IT technologies), Individual tutoring, Project-based learning, Practical training, Group work
- Field trip
- 60 hours per semester
- Preparation for credit
- 20 hours per semester
- Class attendance
- 10 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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Understanding faunal development and animal communities of European high mountains.
Knowledge of origin, vegetation, fauna and consrvation issues in high mountains of western Eurasia. Readiness to design and exectute field research in demanding alpine conditions.
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Prerequisites
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Basic orientation in field biology, average physical fitness, ability to deal with stessful conditions, participation of group activities.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Interview, Systematic student observation, Colloquium, Analysis of the qualification work, Seminar work
Student prepars a lecture (presentation) on assayed topic, which he/she presents durient field trip. During the trip, participation in all group activities, which include functioning in high mountains, observations and sampling of abiotic environment and fauna, as well as grasping cultural and etnographic conditions of the region explored.
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Recommended literature
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Mani MS (1968) Ecology and biogeography of high altitude insects..
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Nagy L & Grabherr G (2009) The Biology of Alpine Habitats. Oxford Univ. Press.
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