Course: Orchideology

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Course title Orchideology
Course code KBD/QORCH
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 6
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)
  • Malíková Lenka, Ing. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Special biology of the family Orchidaceae. Biological and cultivation specifics of individual groups, of which important species, including reproduction according to the taxonomic division of the family Orchidaceae: subtribus Cypripedilinae, Haberinae, Disinae, Physurinae, Spiranthinae, Arethusinae, Vanillinae, Bulbophyllinae, Cymbidinae, Phendaiinae, , Gongorinae, Zygopetalinae, Oncidiinae, Sarcanthinae, Lycastinae, Campylocentrinae and others. Threat to representatives of individual groups in nature, the possibility of rescue cultivation. Taxonomic determination - especially in relation to the distinction between botanical species and artificial hybrids.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Demonstration
  • Preparation for credit - 30 hours per semester
  • Preparation for classes - 30 hours per semester
  • Field trip - 12 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 35 hours per semester
  • Semestral paper - 17 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 56 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Special biology of the family Orchidaceae. Biological and cultivation specifics of individual groups, of which important species, including reproduction according to the taxonomic division of the family Orchidaceae: subtribus Cypripedilinae, Haberinae, Disinae, Physurinae, Spiranthinae, Arethusinae, Vanillinae, Bulbophyllinae, Cymbidinae, Phendaiinae, , Gongorinae, Zygopetalinae, Oncidiinae, Sarcanthinae, Lycastinae, Campylocentrinae and others. Threat to representatives of individual groups in nature, the possibility of rescue cultivation. Taxonomic determination - especially in relation to the distinction between botanical species and artificial hybrids.
Basic knowledge of botany and anatomy of plants.
Prerequisites
At least 80% attendance at seminars, 10-15 minute oral presentation, knowledge of basic principles of ecology and botanical classification.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance assessment, Test, Seminar work

-to determine important species, to know basic characteristics of the species, behavior and ecological requirements
Recommended literature
  • Bechtel, H. a kol. Manual of Cultivated Orchid Species. Cambridge University Press, 1992.
  • Curtis, C.H. Orchids: Their Description and Cultivation. London, 1990.
  • Dykyjová D. Ekologie středoevropských orchidejí. Kopp, České Budějovice, 2003.
  • Gilmour, J.S. a kol. Handbook on Orchid Nomenclature and Registration. London, 1996.
  • Goedeová, B. Orchideje: praktický rádce pro zdraví rostlin a krásu květů. Euromedia Group Praha, 2005.
  • Ježek, J. Encyklopedie orchidejí. Rebo Productions, 2003.
  • Nash, N. a Croix, I. Orchideje Computer press. 2007.
  • Pinske, J. Orchideje. Rebo Productions, 2005.
  • Sheehan, T. An illustrated survey of orchid genera. Cambridge University Press, 1994.
  • Schlechter, R. a kol. Die Orchideen. Berlin u. Hamburg, 1981.
  • Zákrejs, J. Pěstujeme orchideje. Brázda, Praha, 2004.


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): Biology and protection of "hobby" organisms (2019) Category: Agriculture and forestry 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): Biology and protection of "hobby" organisms (2013) Category: Agriculture and forestry 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter