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Lecturer(s)
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Uhrová Michaela, Mgr.
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Lövy Matěj, RNDr. Ph.D.
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Robovský Jan, RNDr. Ph.D.
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Pleštilová Lucie, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Nemeth Atila, Ph.D.
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Šumbera Radim, prof. Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Selection from the following tasks and excursions: ? Methods of capturing and studying mammals. ? Osteology. ? Dissection of exotic mammal species. ? Methods used in the study of large mammals (e.g., Šumava National Park, (one-day excursion). ? Molecular identification of unknown species ? Research of steppe mammals (multi-day excursion to eastern Hungary, Hortobagy National Park) ? Winter bat census ? Dissection of the middle ear apparatus
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monitoring, Demonstration, Excursion
- Field trip
- 20 hours per semester
- Class attendance
- 50 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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To adopt both practical and teoretical skills and methods of studying free-living mammals. To familiarise with their anatomy with focus on special mammalian characteristics.
A graduate should be able to carry out standard mammalogical work both in the field and in a lab from trapping, measuring to dissection.
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Prerequisites
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no requirements
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Systematic student observation
Active participation in practise and field trips
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Recommended literature
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Barnett A, Dutton J. Expedition Field Techniques: Small Mammals (excluding bats). Expedition Advisory Centre,. London, England, 1995.
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Ryan JM. Mammalogy Techniques Manual. 2nd edition, Lulu, Raleigh, NC. 2011.
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