Course: Biology of Nature Protection

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Course title Biology of Nature Protection
Course code KAES/QBOP
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction unspecified
Work placements unspecified
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kopecký Marek, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Agricultural ecosystems and biodiversity protection (agroecosystems and agroecology, agroecosystems and natural ecosystems). Agroecosystems and biodiversity (ecosystem services, functional biodiversity, biodiversity assessment, leading players of biodiversity in agroecosystems). Agriculture and its impact on biodiversity in terms of its protection. The main effects of agriculture on biodiversity. Agricultural disturbances and their effects on biodiversity (pests in agriculture and ecological perspective). Pest control and management, integrated pest management, pesticides and their impact on biodiversity. Biological control and protection of species in agroecosystems (classical biological control, documentation and risk assessment). Agriculture and the surrounding landscape (field edges, field crops as a habitat for natural enemies). Agriculture in protected areas (sustainable development, agrotourism, current trends in agrotourism, tourism and cultural change).

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book)
  • Preparation for exam - 50 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 12 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 40 hours per semester
  • Preparation for classes - 48 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The seminar introduces the basic principles of writing final qualification theses to students. Students will work independently on the assigned work, while they will actively discuss the correctness of the chosen procedures in writing this work with the teacher.
Graduates will deepen their knowledge of nature conservation, environmental management practices, and biodiversity support.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of issues related to biological conservation (scientific disciplines on which the biology of nature protection is based - biology, ecology, agriculture, forestry, etc.).

Assessment methods and criteria
Systematic student observation, Combined exam, Test

Participation in seminars. Passing the credit test.
Recommended literature
  • Boháč J. Biologie ochrany přírody pro agroekology. http://pece.zf.jcu.cz/docs/prednasky/Biologie-ochrany-prirody-b31653557a.pdf, 2013.
  • Kindlmann P., Matějka K., Doležal P. Lesy Šumavy, lýkožrout a ochrana přírody. Praha, 2012.
  • Kolář F. a kol. Ochrana přírody z pohledu biologa, Proč a jak chránit českou přírodu. Praha, 2012.
  • Primack R., Kindlmann P., Jirsáková J. Biologické principy ochrany přírody. Praha, 2001.
  • Primack R.B., Kindlmann P., Jersáková J. Úvod do biologie ochrany přírody. Praha, 2011.
  • Šarapatka B., Niggli U.. Zemědělství a krajina. Cesty k vzájemnému souladu. Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci., 2008.
  • Wood D., Lenné J. M. Agrobiodiversity: characterization, utilization and management.. CAB International, Wallingford, 1999.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): Agricultural Ecology (2017) Category: Agriculture and forestry 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): Agricultural Ecology (2017) Category: Agriculture and forestry 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter