Lecturer(s)
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Čítek Jindřich, prof. Ing. CSc.
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Večerek Libor, Ing. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Biodiversity - definition and importance. Genetic principles of biodiversity, practical use. Contemporary status of farm animal and plants species. Activities in preservation of farm animal amnd plant species, breeds, varieties. Definition, importance of local breeds and varieties. Their historic, social importance. Local breeds and varieties in Middle Europe. Geneticanalyses of biodiversity. National program of gene resources preservation in the Czech Republic. Global strategies in different states and regions.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Individual tutoring
- Preparation for credit
- 20 hours per semester
- Preparation for exam
- 30 hours per semester
- Semestral paper
- 30 hours per semester
- Class attendance
- 56 hours per semester
- Preparation for classes
- 15 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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Analysis of genetic diversity, methods of evaluation. Conservation programs in the Czech Republic.
Importance of diversity for future breeding. Ability to analyse and evaluate the diversity in animals and plants, design the methods for saving. Programs of preservation in the Czech Republic.
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Prerequisites
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Knowledge of genetics, esp. population genetics.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Interview, Combined exam
Active participation in exercises, protocols from laboratory exercises, understanding the curriculum defined for the exam.
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Recommended literature
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Stav genetických zdrojů hospodářských zvířat, Česká republika. Národní referenční středisko pro užití aa ochranu zdrojů hospodářských zvířat, 71 s., 2002.
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Výroční zpráva Národního programu uchování a využití genetických zdrojů hospodářských a užitkových zvířat, ryb a včel za rok 2008, 2009, 2010. Národní referenční středisko pro genetické zdroje hospodářských zvířat, VÚŽV Uhříněves, 78, 85, 77 s.
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Řehout, V., Kúbek, A., Filistowicz A. Geneticky modifikované organismy. Genetické zdroje.. České Budějovice, ZF JU 89 s., 2005.
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Wilson E.O., Peter F. M. Biodeversity. Washington, National Academy Press 199, 305 s.
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