Lecturer(s)
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Buček Aleš, RNDr. Ph.D.
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Novotný Vojtěch, prof. RNDr. CSc.
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Volf Martin, RNDr. Ph.D.
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Hrček Jan, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Klečka Jan, RNDr. Ph.D.
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Klimeš Petr, RNDr. Ph.D.
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Sam Kateřina, Mgr. Ph.D.
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MATOS MARAVÍ Pável Fortunato, RNDr. MSc.
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Course content
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Content of practicals: The course involves presenting and discussing recently published scientific papers (Journal club) bringing new knowledge important for their specific field of research (their laboratory, department). Students will present scientific papers of their choice (after approval by their lecturer). The presentations will be followed by an open discussion among the course participants.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Work with text (with textbook, with book), Activating (simulations, games, drama), Group work
- Class attendance
- 14 hours per semester
- Preparation for classes
- 30 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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This course will allow the students to keep up with important developments in their specific field within ecology. They will learn to present and interpret the results of key novel studies and to discuss how these novel findings advance their field or challenge classical paradigms. The course is recommended mainly for doctoral students of Entomology programme.
The students will keep up with important developments in their specific field within ecology and will learn how to critically interpret and present results of scientific studies.
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Prerequisites
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General ability of working with scientific literature and basic computer programs (Microsoft Office or similar) is assumed. Students are required to actively use English.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Systematic student observation
Regular attendance and active participation (minimal attendance is 75% of the practicals).
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Recommended literature
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Nové články z časopisů jako Ecography, Ecology Letters, Ecological Entomology, Journal of Animal Ecology, Oecologia..
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