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Course title -
Course code KAES/BPA
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction unspecified
Work placements unspecified
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Bernas Jaroslav, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the biological basics of agriculture and the procedures applied in agriculture and the agricultural landscape. The course will cover the following topics: 1. Overview and introduction to basic groups of cultural plants 2. Agriculture as one of the fields of applied ecology 3. History of agriculture 4. Ecological principles of agriculture 5. Basic types of agricultural production 6. Influence of environment on production 7. General plant nutrition 8. Agricultural practices and methods 9. Factors affecting production 10. Agricultural practices and hydrological cycle 11. Agricultural disturbances and their impact on biodiversity 12. Agriculture and surrounding landscape

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Work with text (with textbook, with book), E-learning, Individual preparation for exam, Individual tutoring
  • Class attendance - 50 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 20 hours per semester
  • Semestral paper - 10 hours per semester
  • Preparation for classes - 10 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 40 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the subject is to introduce students to basic biological knowledge of agricultural science and approaches applied in agroecosystems and agricultural landscapes.
The student can use the knowledge received during the study, specified in part: Syllabus content.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of biology and ecology, fundamental ecological understanding of individuals, populations, and communities, and the principles of forming ecosystems.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Written examination, Interview, Combined exam, Test, Seminar work, Interim evaluation

The student must meet the requirements of an overview of basic knowledge in the field. Furthermore, the student must demonstrate the ability to think and explain the issues of individual topics. Credit requirements: Credit test. Exam requirements: Oral exam.
Recommended literature
  • Alcamo, Joseph. Ecosystems and human well-being : a framework for assessment. 1st ed. Washington : Island Press, 2003. ISBN 1-55963-403-0.
  • Altieri, M. A. Agroecology: the science of sustainable agriculture. Washington, DC, 2018.
  • Carpenter, Stephen R. Ecosystems and human well-being : scenarios. Vol. 2. 1st ed. Washington : Island Press, 2005. ISBN 1-55963-390-5.
  • Peart, R. M., Shoup, W. D. Agricultural systems modeling and simulation. 2018.
  • Šarapatka, Bořivoj; Urban, Jiří. Organic agriculture. Prague : IAEI, 2009. ISBN 978-80-86671-69-7.
  • Townsend, Colin R. Ecological applications : toward a sustainable world. 1st ed. Malden : Blackwell, 2008. ISBN 978-1-4051-3698-3.
  • Wratten, Stephen D.; Sandhu, Harpinder; Cullen, Ross,; Costanza, Robert. Ecosystem services in agricultural and urban landscapes. First published. West Sussex : Wiley-Blackwell a John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Publication, 2013. ISBN 978-1-4051-7008-6.


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): Multifunctional Agriculture (2016) Category: Agriculture and forestry 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter