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Lecturer(s)
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Čížková Hana, prof. RNDr. CSc.
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Course content
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Lectures: Basic principles of biological monitoring, methods of monitoring of plant populations and communitites, methods of monitoring of animal populations and communitites, methods of monitoring of the environment, use of genetic methods, use of volunteers. Main monitoring programmes in the Czech Rep. and EU. Practicals: study of the new scientific literature and a follow-up discussion Field training (measurement of the basic parameters of the environment, populations and communities)
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Demonstration, Laboratory
- Preparation for classes
- 44 hours per semester
- Preparation for exam
- 50 hours per semester
- Class attendance
- 56 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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To acquaint studentes with principles and basic methods of monitoring of plants and animals of different ecological and taxonomic groups and their environment
Basic overview of the principles and basic methods of monitoring of plants and animals of different ecological and taxonomic groups and their environment
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Prerequisites
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Knowledge of botany, zoology and ecology at a level of the Bc study programme Biology and Protection of Hobby organisms.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Written examination, Seminar work
Individual study of information sources, presence at practicals, fulfilment of practical tasks
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Recommended literature
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Elzinga, C.L. et al. Monitoring Plant and Animal Populations.. Oxford, 2001. ISBN 0-632-04442-x.
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Goodenough, A., Hart, A. Applied Ecology: Monitoring, Managing, and Conserving. Oxford, 2017. ISBN 978-0-19-872328-8.
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