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Lecturer(s)
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Suchý Karel, Ing. Ph.D.
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Hoštičková Irena, Ing. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Biology and its position in the scientific system, the categorization of biological sciences and the history of biology. Organization of living systems, their specific features, procaryonts and eucaryonts, single cellular and polycellular, higher individuals. Cytology of the plant and animal cells, the main differences between animal and plant cells. The reproduction of living systems, basic anatomy and morphology of plants and animals, tissues, organs and metamorphosis. The overview of the plant and animal system, families and taxa important in agriculture.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Work with text (with textbook, with book), Demonstration, Blended learning
- Preparation for classes
- 50 hours per semester
- Preparation for exam
- 59 hours per semester
- Class attendance
- 16 hours per semester
- Preparation for credit
- 25 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to inform students about the main characteristics of living systems and basic biological principles applicable in agriculture, food industry, biotechnology, forestry etc.
Acquisition of a basic unifying overview of biological sciences, their history, anatomy and morphology of plants and animals, basics of plant and animal systematics from the agricultural aspect.
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Prerequisites
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are not required
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Combined exam, Development of laboratory protocols
knowledge in the required scope of the syllabus
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Recommended literature
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Raven, Peter H. Biology, McGraw-Hill Science, 2005,1250 pages. ISBN 978-0072921649.
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Rosypal S. a kol.:. Nový přehled biologie. Scientia, Praha, 2003, 795 stran. ISBN 80-7183-268-5.
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