Lecturer(s)
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Čížková Hana, prof. RNDr. CSc.
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Course content
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Lectures: Basic characteristics of wetlands, main types of wetlands in CR (peatlands, lotic and lenitic wetlands, human-made wetlands) . Adaptations of plants, invertebrates and vertebrates to conditions in wetlands and shallow waters, primary production and its use in the ecosystems, biodiversity, interrelationships between humans and wetlands. Practicals: Excursion to selected types of near-natural and human-made wetlands
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), E-learning, Excursion
- 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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Acquaint students with key characteristics and functions aóf wetlan ecosystems and their various types
Knowledge of general characteristics and functions of wetlands, overview of main wetland types
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Prerequisites
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Basic knowledge of biology and ecology
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Combined exam
Individual study of information sources, presence at practicals, fulfilment of practical tasks
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Recommended literature
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Čížková, H., Vlasáková, L., Květ, J. Mokřady: ekologie, ochrana a udržitelné využívání. České Budějovice, 2017. ISBN 978-80-7394-658-6.
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Mitsch W.J., Gosselink J.G. Wetlands. 5th Edition. 2015. ISBN 978-1-118-67682-0.
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