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Lecturer(s)
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Pechar Libor, doc. RNDr. CSc.
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Course content
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1. Introduction, definition, origins of hydrobiology, distribution, development in Europe and the Czech Republic. Application, use and importance. 2. Water as an environment - its important physical properties (temperature, density, viscosity, conductivity, etc.) 3. Chemical properties of water - oxygen, carbon dioxide, water reactions, COD (alkalinity), nitrogen, phosphorus, organic matter, etc. 4. Cycling of elements - thermal regime of waters, cycling of oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, iron, sulphur, silicon, etc. 5. Biological characteristics of the aquatic environment - eco-physiological factors, distribution of waters. Standing waters - zonation, population 6. Flowing waters - physical and chemical characteristics, nutrient cycling, river continuum theory. 7. Environment of flowing waters - interactions in river system. Free water, benthic, hyporheic. 8. Flowing water communities - plankton, drift, microbenthos, zoobenthos, nekton. Morphological and physiological adaptations. 9. Pollution and self-cleaning - sources of pollution, types of runoff, saprobic systems, determination of saprobicity. 10. Eutrophication of standing waters - individual trophic stages, their characteristics. 11. Wastewater treatment - mechanical, chemical, biological. Anaerobic and aerobic processes. 12. Biological productivity of waters - production and productivity. Primary production and its measurement. 13. Secondary production of aquatic ecosystems - definition, measurement and application in the trophic chain of movement of substances and energy. 14. Legal protection of water and water resources. Flood service and operational activities on streams.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Monitoring, Excursion, Practical training
- Preparation for classes
- 70 hours per semester
- Preparation for exam
- 80 hours per semester
- Class attendance
- 20 hours per semester
- Preparation for credit
- 30 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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Learning outcomes of the course lead students to orientation in ecological processes in aquatic especially freshwater environments. Students get knowledge about the main production processes and utilization freshwaters in terms of ensuring quality raw water for drinking water treatment. Students will familiarize with the main risks of the water quality deterioration, especially risks from agriculture and farming. Key principles of WFD (ES2000 / 60) are included in the course.
Students can apply an active working approach and are capable of independent scientific activity in the field. They are able to use a large amount of relevant data (professional literature, their own practical experience in the field, experience of experts), which they are able to analyse, critically evaluate and draw appropriate conclusions. Graduates can apply these skills creatively in their research activities. Students are well prepared for further independent learning and sustained professional growth in the field. Graduates have mastered the ability to think analytically and synthetically.
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Prerequisites
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Students are able to work independently in the field, but they have also mastered the principles of teamwork. They are equipped with the ability to formulate and present their own opinions and communicate them in their native language and in a world language. They are able to communicate information, ideas, identify problems and propose possible solutions without problems. They are able to critically evaluate their approach to a problem; they are able to defend their professional opinion using arguments they have acquired through study and practical experience in the field.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Student performance assessment, Interview, Seminar work
The scope of knowledge corresponds to the SZZ at the JU Faculty of Science. Students of the combined form of study have the same obligations as students of the full-time form. Consultations are carried out 3-4 times per semester at dates agreed with students. Students can also contact the teacher by e-mail, The teacher can contact students of his/her course by mass e-mail, through the STAG study agenda system. Additional literature beyond the above list is specified according to the focus of the individual student's dissertation.
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Recommended literature
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Adámek, Zdeněk; Helešic, Jan,; Maršálek, Blahoslav,; Rulík, Martin. Aplikovaná hydrobiologie. 2., rozš. upr. vyd. Vodňany : Jihočeská univerzita v Českých Budějovicích, Fakulta rybářství a ochrany vod, 2010. ISBN 978-80-87437-09-4.
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Eiseltová, Martina. Restoration of lakes, streams, floodplains, and bogs in Europe : principles and case studies. Dordrecht : Springer, 2010. ISBN 978-90-481-9264-9.
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Lellák, Jan; Kubíček, František; Kynclová, Alena. Hydrobiologie. 1. vyd. Praha : Karolinum, 1991. ISBN 80-7066-530-0.
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O'Sulliven, P. and Reynolds, C. The Lakes Handbook: Limnology and Limnetic Ecology. Malden: Blackwell Science Ltd., 2004. ISBN 978-0-632-04797-0.
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Wetzel, Robert G. Limnology : lake and river ecosystems. Third edition. San Diego ; San Francisco ; New York ; Boston ; London ; Sydney ; Tokyo : Academic Press, an imprint, 2001. ISBN 0-12-744760-1.
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