Course: Applied Ecology

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Course title Applied Ecology
Course code KBD/AE
Organizational form of instruction no contact
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 0
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Čížková Hana, prof. RNDr. CSc.
  • Kučera Tomáš, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
The course includes the following topics: 1. Ecological survey and ecological monitoring 2. Ecological indicators 3. Environmental Impact Assessment 4. Restoration ecology 5. cintrol of non-native species 6. Pest control 7. Principles of nature cénservation in protected areas 8. Protection of species in situ and ex situ 9. Reintroduction and restoration of populations

Learning activities and teaching methods
E-learning, Individual tutoring
  • Class attendance - 24 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 24 hours per semester
  • Preparation for classes - 220 hours per semester
  • Preparation for classes - 220 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to recapitulate and expand knowledge about the application of ecological principles in nature protection and landscape tending.
In comparison with courses dealing with applied and landscape ecology at the bachelor's and master's levels, the graduate of the doctoral course in Applied Ecology has knowledge that goes more in depth in selected key topics of the field and covers more complex and broader aspects of the issue.
Prerequisites
Students' ability to independently study professional and scientific literature on the topic, discuss it and integrate the information into the context of their own research

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance assessment, Combined exam

The course is based on an independent study of professional and scientific literature, recommended by the teacher. The student also elaborates an essay on a topic related to his/her dissertation, which also serves as a basis for the oral examination.
Recommended literature
  • Bastian, Olaf,; Steinhardt, Uta,; Naveh, Zeev. Development and perspectives of landscape ecology. Dordrecht : Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2002. ISBN 1-4020-0919-4.
  • Forman, Richard T. T.; Godron, Michel. Krajinná ekologie. 1. vyd. Praha : Academia, 1993. ISBN 80-200-0464-5.
  • Goodenough, Anne; Hart, Adam G. Applied ecology : monitoring, managing, and conserving. Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2017. ISBN 978-0-19-872328-8.
  • Newman E .I. Applied Ecology and Environmental Management. Wiley, 2000. ISBN 13-978-0-632-0426.


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): Applied and Landscape Ecology (1) Category: Ecology and environmental protection - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): Applied and Landscape Ecology (1) Category: Ecology and environmental protection - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -